On the other hand, cleverly illuminated, crisp working switches are also ala Bajaj. The massive tank region is deeply grooved for good thigh grip, although tall riders could find their knees feeling a shade cramped if you like sitting deep into your bike, hugging the tank. And while complaining about ergonomics, we also found the rider’s ankle grip panels behind the footrests located too low for viable use.
There’s ample space for the rider, and the front seat is well padded. As on several sportsbikes, the pillion seat is seldom going to be your position of choice. Good overall quality and acceptable fit-finish are present on the KTM 200 Duke.