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2012 KTM 200 XC-W

2012 KTM 200 XC-W

– 2012 KTM 200 XC-W

2012 KTM 200 XC-W Review

Feels like a mountain bike until you twist the throttle. For 2012, greater peak power, new airbox and intake snorkel. Oh, and the kick starter is now 80g lighter. Yes, that does make a difference.

2012 KTM 200 XC-W Features and Benefits

New for 2012:

• New ignition curve for smoother rideability

• Lighter kick starter (80 grams lighter)

• Completely new frame design with PDS that reduces longitudinal stiffness

• New one-piece cast aluminium swingarm with excellent flex characteristics

• New WP PDS mono shock (7mm longer) with new preload adjuster

• WP 48mm USD forks received new oil and dust seals by SKF and new bushings with improved Teflon coating for better sensitivity and durability

• 2.64 gallon/ 10 liter translucent fuel tank

• New intake boot that provides great power and extra protection for Twin-Air filter which still has the same quick change, no-tools access air filter change process

• New bodywork including a white airbox, white rear number plates, and a redesigned reinforced rear fender for perfect ergonomics and excellent contact points

• New handguard mount and flag design

• New Excel AL7 rims with silver anodized stripes, zinc/nickel coated spokes, aluminium nipples and high-end CNC machined hubs

• New integrated routing for the cooling system for better airflow

• New Dunlop GEOMAX MX51 front and rear tires

2012 KTM 200 XC-W – American and Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: See KTM dealer for pricing.

ENGINE
Design 1-cylinder 2-stroke engine, water-cooled, with reed intake and exhaust control
Displacement 193 cm³ (11.78 cu in)
Bore 64 mm (2.52 in)
Stroke 60 mm (2.36 in)
Starting aid Kick starter
Gearbox 6-gear, claw shifted
Primary transmission 23:73
Secondary ratio 14:48
Clutch Multidisc clutch in oil bath/hydraulically activated
Ignition Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan

CHASSIS
Frame Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Fork WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
Shock absorber WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC
Suspension travel Front 300 mm (11.81 in)
Suspension travel Rear 335 mm (13.19 in)
Brake system Disc brakes, brake calipers on floating bearings
Brake discs – diameter Front 260 mm (10.24 in)
Brake discs – diameter Rear 220 mm (8.66 in)
Chain 5/8 x 1/4″
Steering head angle 63.5°
Wheelbase 1,471±10 mm (57.91±0.39 in)
Ground clearance unloaded 355 mm (13.98 in)
Seat height unloaded 960 mm (37.8 in)
Total fuel tank capacity, approx. 10 l (2.6 US gal)
Super unleaded gasoline, mixed with 2-stroke engine oil (1:60)
Weight without fuel, approx. 95 kg (209 lb.)