Reviews of KTM RC 200 [2020]

Starting with the looks the motorcycle looks drop dead gorgeous , orange frame and wheels go so well with the matte black all around(i own 2016 model). Head lamp housing may seem peculiar at first but it grows on you(wrapping over the visor helps a great deal) and the tail section is by far one of the best i have seen on an Indian motorcycle. Led indicators are 'oh so beautiful' and front ones are neatly integrated with mirrors. Instrument cluster hosts plethora of info, i only wish it was bigger in size nevertheless it does it's job clean and crisp.

Coming to ride and handling, i would say this is the forte of the motorcycle, the trellis frame, the shorter wheelbase and front biased weight distribution all aid for a superb handling package. Riding ergonomics are sporty i'm sorry extremely sporty?? but this aids for handling and one will get used to the riding posture after say a month or so. Having said that 5 feet 5 inches tall and below would feel too hunched over to the bars and in that sense i wouldn't recommend for riders below the aforementioned. Pillion seat is well cushioned(even more than rider seat ) but only con is the seat being so up high so i wouldn't recommend long stints with pillion but within the city limits it's a thumbs up for pillion. Continuing with the handling aspect one can actually do a knee down on this without scraping the belly pan or fairing and if you are into cornering and call yourself a cornering junkie then this bike will be your best bet.

Performance: the motorcycle excels here as well. The torque is spread throughout the rev range and the motor feels frantic to hit the red line every-time you pin the throttle. Gearing is on a shorter side so we quickly move up the gears which adds to the frantic nature of the bike. There is ample power for the overtaking manoeuvres and brakes are potent too. The stock mrf tyres are good but require a bit warming up to do to get complete grip out of them. Coming back to engine there is an electronically set speed limiter at 137kmph but that aids for engine life in a long run and practically speaking we hardly touch that speed even when going for leisure rides, unless it's a long straight stretch which is difficult to find in Indian roads.

So to sum up the motorcycle is jaw dropping good looking, comes equipped with top notch hardware (upside down forks, aluminium swing arm, radial brakes etc) and handles like a dream thanks to ride ergonomics. And engine is a screamer, the power delivery and shorter gearing adds up to fun motorcycle. I don't find much cons in the motorcycle but if i really have to nitpick i would say tires lack grip and rear locks up under hard braking and rider seat is a stone (can add few layers of foam to make it 'usable') and that's it for the cons. This is one awesome motorcycle and i like the ktm ethos they haven't just flapped a fairing on duke and called it a sport bike but instead they have made one.

Thank you

Its good bike..

But for daily purpose not..

The problem of back will be occurred while riding this..

There is less comfort in this bike..

In other manner its good in mileage..

Speed is awesome .. Pickup is healthy..

For highway its monster....

Take the bike loose the connection with world..

Go in flow of bike..