The KTM 200 Duke shares the same angular shape and the same roster of brand-name bits as its big brother, but is aimed at tight city commutes as opposed to the open road, with 26 hp on tap. KTM
KTM’s smallest Dukes, the 200 Duke and 390 Duke are sticking with a proven formula for 2021. Which is to say, short of paint and sticker upgrades, they’re as they were last year. That’s not to disparage; if it works, stick with it. And if the pandemic dinged your finances in 2020, KTM has your back in ’21, keeping its lightweight corner carvers just the way people like them.
Both colorways on the 200 Duke come with orange wheels. The 200’s unique paint schemes are handy for keeping it from being confused with a 390. KTM
For ’21, the 390 is available in silver-and-orange and white-and-orange colorways, both of which set its unique angles off nicely. If you have tasked yourself with picking between them, we say to you good luck. If you’re really looking to shave time off your commute, the 390 is available this year with a quickshifter.
KTM markets the 200 as its “light heavyweight” option—suited to new riders without being bland and characterless. KTM
Both the 390 and the 200 still have KTM’s impressive list of brand-name premium parts. It’s no secret the ByBre brakes are downmarket (made in India) Brembo units, and like all KTMs the little rippers get lovely WP suspension. Like the 890, the little Dukes’ springy bits are pulled from the WP Apex line.
The 200 Duke also has a supermoto mode, where rear-wheel slides are not only possible, they’re encouraged. KTM
Both bikes have ABS, and if you go for the 390 you can set it to ‘Supermoto Mode,’ which gives you the option to lay down some sweet, sweet skids.
Both will be in dealers by February.
The KTM 390 Duke returns this year, with new colorways, a new optional quickshifter, and ABS brakes that can be set to Supermoto mode. KTM
