Naked Motorcycles
2018KTM 200 Duke
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The 2018 KTM 200 Duke is a small naked bike for Asian markets with a 199.5cc liquid-cooled single making 26 hp and 20 Nm. A six-speed gearbox, 805 mm seat and 132 kg dry weight make it quick and agile.
- Capacity
- 199.5 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 132.0 kg
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Power
- 26.0 HP (19.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM
What’s new for the 2018 KTM 200 Duke
vs the 2016| Spec | 2016 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 26.0 HP (19.0 kW) | 26.0 HP (19.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM |
| Dry weight | 129.5 kg (285.5 pounds) | 132.0 kg (291.0 pounds) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 litres (2.91 US gallons) | not listed |
| Front suspension | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm | Non-adjustable 43mm inverted WP Apex fork |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock | Linkage-free, spring-preload adjustable WP Apex shock w/ progressive damping |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Four-piston calipers. | Single 300 mm disc, radially mounted ByBre four-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single 230 mm disc, floating ByBre caliper |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a nimble city and commuter bike that also rewards playful, twisty-road riding.
- Built for
- A fun, flickable single-cylinder streetfighter with sharp handling and enough torque for spirited urban riding.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to riders wanting sustained high-speed highway touring, long-distance comfort, or genuine off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →36
out of 100Below average
The KTM 200 Duke passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 80.4% of the time, 3.3 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 36% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
80.4%Passed first time
9.4%Failed outright
10.3%Fixed during test
5,000Typical miles
565Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
37
33
20122013
Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Enfield Classic 350 | 93 Excellent | 825 |
| 2 | Honda CB500F | 88 Excellent | 4,568 |
| 3 | Royal Enfield Bullet 350 | 75 Good | 8,617 |
| 4 | KTM 390 Duke | 60 Good | 9,871 |
| 5 | Yamaha MT-03 | 55 Average | 9,988 |
| 6 | KTM 200 Duke | 36 Below average | 565 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 199.5 ccm
- Power
- 26.0 HP (19.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM
- Torque
- 20.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m) @ 6800 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1970 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 49.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Lubrication system
- Pressure circulation lubrication with one rotary pump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically operated
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1357 mm
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Dry weight
- 132.0 kg
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Powdercoated steel trellis w/ bolt-on rear subframe
- Front suspension
- Non-adjustable 43mm inverted WP Apex fork
- Rear suspension
- Linkage-free, spring-preload adjustable WP Apex shock w/ progressive damping
- Front wheel travel
- 117 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Trail
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 300 mm disc, radially mounted ByBre four-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 230 mm disc, floating ByBre caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 230 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 200 cc | 200 cc | 200 cc | 200 cc | 200 cc |
| Dry weight | 125 kg | 130 kg | 130 kg | 132 kg | 132 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm | 800 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L | — | 13.4 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 37 Below average | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the KTM 200 Duke?
The 2018 KTM 200 Duke has a Capacity of 199.5 ccm (12.17 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM 200 Duke have?
The 2018 KTM 200 Duke has a Power of 26.0 HP (19.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM.
How many gears does the KTM 200 Duke have?
The 2018 KTM 200 Duke has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the KTM 200 Duke?
The 2018 KTM 200 Duke has a Torque of 20.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.8 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM.
How much does the KTM 200 Duke weigh?
The 2018 KTM 200 Duke has a Dry weight of 132.0 kg (291.0 pounds).
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