The 200 Duke?s hand-me-down steel-trellis frame with a detachable and replaceable subframe came from its big brother, the 390 Duke. It also snatched up the 390?s WP suspension, specifically updated for the 200 Duke. Photos courtesy of KTM.

Dubbed the ?light heavyweight? by its Austrian creators, the entry-level 2020 KTM 200 Duke should wear the great Muhammad Ali?s quote, ?Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee? on its sleeve, with its nimble handling and rev-happy 199.5cc single-cylinder engine. But its price is the real haymaker ? at $3,999, KTM hopes that the 200 Duke will get serious attention from a new generation of riders.

High-quality Michelin Road 5 tires are standard fitment in the U.S. market and worlds above the typical OEM tire choices found in this class.
Manufactured in India, the 200 Duke has been available in other countries since 2012, but has never made an appearance in the United States until now. This year also marks the platform?s first major update ? it gets the 390 Duke?s entire chassis, revamped styling in the current Duke family image and an all-new Euro 5 compliant engine.

Non-adjustable levers are common on motorcycles at this price point. I wear a medium glove and found the reach acceptable, but adjustability is always appreciated.

Toss a leg over the Dukette and you?re met with backswept handlebars that prop the rider up in a neutral position, still allowing you to get your elbows out in the corners, and a low 31.6-inch seat...