KTM have updated it's 2015 model's of 390 twins , that's Duke 390 and RC 390 and now finally they're updating Duke 200 as for now it's 4th year of this baby Duke from it's launching year of 2012. Therefor update is necessary for various reason such as staying competitive in segment or staying fresh in public's mind what ever it is, Update helps to keep selling figure consistency and that's what important for brand.
So here is what update you'll get in Duke 200,
1) first of all bike getting new sealed bearings to prevent oil leak,
2)new radiator design for better heat dissipation as with older model almost any having complaint to heavy heat at legs during stop and go traffic.
3)Redesign front and rear fender with better quality material.
4)New sealed indicators for prevention of electrical damage from water.
5)Dust proof cover for shock.
6)Newer design collar sprocket.
7) RC 200's wider tire mud cover.
8) Better design belly pan.
9)longer service intervals.
and some other nit pic updates. there is no plan for mechanical update and thus motor is same 199.5 cc cracking out 25 bhp with 19.2 Nm of torque driven through 6 speed gearbox. We can expect official update announcement in following weeks.
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