KTM Duke 200 (2013 - 2024)

The KTM 200 Duke is the Austrian brand’s first motorcycle to enter India. Armed with a powerful liquid-cooled engine, top-class suspension and involving dynamics, the motorcycle created waves among enthusiasts who were until then smitten by the Yamaha YZF-R15. What sealed the deal even more was its mouth-watering launch price of Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)! The 200 Duke’s positive response among customers resulted in the brand introducing the manic KTM 390 Duke the following year. Both bikes became benchmarks in their respective segments for the power-packed performance and absolute value for money they offered. In 2019, the 200 Duke received the much-needed update of a single-channel ABS to comply with the latest safety norms. The KTM 200 Duke doesn’t really have any natural rivals. That said, its closest competitors in terms of specs are the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and the TVS Apache RTR 200.