The 2023 KTM 200 Duke is all set to hit Indian roads soon. While there is no official confirmation from the Austrian manufacturer yet, a teaser video on its social media handles gives us a glimpse of what appears to be the new 200 Duke. Concerning the styling updates for the model year 2023, the bike will get a LED headlamp setup borrowed from the KTM 390 Duke. Apart from this, the upcoming 200 Duke will be unaltered. The split-seat setup, angular tank shrouds, and cuts & creases will remain as is. Given that the handlebar, seating position, and footpegs appear to stay the same, even the riding triangle will be retained.
Having said that, we are not sure whether the company will offer the 200 Duke with new colour schemes. It is also speculated that the current model will continue to stay on sale alongside the latest product. In terms of pricing, the 2023 bike is likely to go on sale at around Rs 1.97 lakh (ex-showroom), which is marginally higher than the 2022 model.
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2023 KTM 200 Duke: Features
On the feature front, the 2023 KTM 200 Duke will come with LED lighting and an LCD instrument cluster that allows you to keep a tab on the speedometer, trip metre, odometer, tachometer, gear position indicator, and fuel level indicator. In contrast, the KTM 390 Duke and its other premium siblings feature a TFT unit.
2023 KTM 200 Duke: Engine and Gearbox
The latest 200 Duke will sit above the current model. Powering the 2023 iteration of the 200 Duke is a 200cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that is compatible with a 6-speed gearbox. Power and torque figures stand at 25.47bhp and 19Nm.
2023 KTM 200 Duke: Hardware
The updated 200 Duke is built around the same trellis frame as before. The suspension set-up of the new model consists of lightweight upside-down forks at the front and a 10-step adjustable mono-shock at the rear. According to KTM, the WP suspension allows riders to cruise comfortably on long stretches of tarmac. For braking duties, the bike comes equipped with disc brakes on both ends, accompanied by a dual-channel anti-lock braking system.
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The 2023 bike will be KTM's answer to the likes of the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, the Bajaj Pulsar NS200, the Suzuki Gixxer 250, and the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250. In related news, the company is preparing to launch the new generation KTM 390 Duke. The bike has been spotted on several occasions, revealing angular body panels, revamped split seats, and a sharp and sleek headlight with DRLs.
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