Category: KTM Bikes

Here’s the Complete KTM India Bike line-Up and Prices for 2023

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KTM is an Austrian brand that has a global reputation for track-ready and track-only bikes. For India, the brand produces mass-market bikes built locally in India with 125, 200, 250, and 390 CC engines. 

This post will highlight KTM’s India line-up in brief.

Here goes.

  • The KTM 125 Duke is the entry-level street bike in the Duke range. It costs Rs. 2, 06,473 and is powered by a 124.7cc BS6 engine. The peak torque and power outputs of the engine are 14.3 bhp and 12 Nm. Front and rear disc brakes along with single-channel ABS are part of the OEM package.
  • The KTM RC 125 is the entry-level compact sports bike in the RC series. It costs Rs. 2, 18,239 (official ex-showroom KTM price in India). The bike has a 124.7cc BS6 engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 14.34 bhp and 12 Nm respectively. Dual disc brakes and single-channel ABS are part of the OEM standard package.
  • The KTM 200 Duke was the first bike KTM launched in India. The bike costs Rs. 2, 27,693 and is powered by a 199.5cc BS6 engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 24.67 bhp and 19.3 Nm. Dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS are part of the OEM standard package.
  • The KTM RC 200 is a more powerful compact sports bike meant for those who do not want the RC 125. It costs Rs. 2, 48,096 for the base trim. The top trim costs Rs. 2, 54,668. The bike has a 199.5cc BS6 engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 24.6 bhp and 19.2 Nm respectively. Dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS are part of the OEM standard package.
  • The KTM 250 Duke costs Rs. 2, 78,832 and is powered by a 248.76cc BS6 engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 29.6 bhp and 24 Nm respectively. Dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS are part of the OEM standard package. 
  • The KTM 250 Adventure is an entry-level adventure bike from the brand. The bike costs Rs. 2, 87,945 and has a 248.76cc BS6 engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 29.63 bhp and 24 Nm. Dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS are part of the OEM standard package.
  • The KTM 390 Duke is the most powerful in the Duke India range. The bike costs Rs. 3, 54,586 and has a 373.27cc BS6 engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 42.9 bhp and 37 Nm respectively. Dual-channel ABS and dual disc brakes are part of the OEM standard package.
  • The KTM RC 390 is the most powerful compact sports bike in the RC India range. A new KTM model known as MotoGP edition was introduced for this bike. The base trim costs Rs. 3, 69,495. The top trim costs Rs. 3, 76,535. The bike has a 373.27cc BS6 engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 42.9 bhp and 37 Nm respectively. Dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS are part of the OEM standard packaging.
  • The KTM 390 Adventure is the most powerful adventure bike in KTM’s India line-up. The bike costs Rs. 4, 01,442. The bike has a 373.27cc BS6 engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 42.9 bhp and 37 Nm respectively. Dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS are part of the OEM standard package.

To learn more about KTM’s India line-up, visit the nearest KTM dealership today.

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Are the KTM Duke 390 and RC 390 Similar in Terms of Specifications?

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KTM, the Austrian motorcycle brand offers street, compact sport and adventure bikes. Engine options range from 125 CC to 200 CC, 250 CC and 390 CC.

The Duke and RC ranges are street and compact sport bikes respectively. The RC 390 and the Duke 390 are the most powerful bikes in KTM’s India line-up.

The following sections will compare KTM RC 390 vs Duke 390 in terms of specifications and looks.

Here goes.

The KTM RC 390 is a compact sports bike. The base trim costs Rs. 3, 69,495. The top trim costs Rs. 3, 76,535.

Specifications of the bike are as follows – 

  • Peak Power and torque outputs – 42.9 bhp @ 9,000 rpm and 37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm respectively
  • Engine – Liquid-cooled fuel-injected BS-VI, 373.27 cc, single cylinder.
  • Bore and stroke – 89 mm and 60 mm respectively
  • 4 Valves Per Cylinder 
  • Compression Ratio – 12.88:1
  • Spark Plugs – 1
  • Clutch – Shift Assist And Slipper Clutch
  • Fuel Tank Capacity – 13.7 litres
  • Mileage – 29 kmpl
  • Top Speed – 170 Kmph

The Duke 390 on the other hand is a KTM bike meant for the streets. The ex-showroom price of the bike is Rs. 3, 54,586.

Specifications of the bike are as follows – 

  • Peak Power and torque outputs – 42.9 bhp @ 9,000 rpm and 37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm respectively
  • Engine – Liquid-cooled fuel-injected BS-VI, 373.27 cc, single cylinder.
  • Bore and stroke – 89 mm and 60 mm respectively
  • 4 Valves Per Cylinder 
  • Compression Ratio – 12.88:1
  • Spark Plugs – 1
  • Fuel Tank Capacity – 13.4 litres
  • Mileage – 27 kmpl
  • Top Speed – 167 Kmph

So the answer is yes, both bikes are similar in terms of specifications. However, they differ in terms of looks, classification, mileage, fuel tank capacity and top speed.

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KTM RC 200 – Top 5 Best Things That You Should Know

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KTM is an Austrian brand that entered the Indian motorcycle market back in 2012 with the Duke 200.

The brand offers street bikes, compact sports bikes and adventure bikes in India. The KTM RC 200 is a compact sports bike. It is a fully-faired motorcycle with some unique selling points.

Some of the bike’s USPs are mentioned below –

  • The top speed of the motorcycle is electronically limited to 140 KMPH.
  • The bike is powered by a 199.5 CC engine. The motor is capable of producing 24.6 bhp @ 10,000 rpm. The peak torque produced by the motor is 19.2 Nm @ 8,000 rpm.
  • Despite a 200 CC engine, the owner-claimed mileage of the bike is 34.5 KMPL.
  • The fuel tank on the bike now comes with a 13.7-litre capacity.
  • The engine has 4 valves for its single cylinder. 
  • The compression ratio of the cylinder is 13:3:1. A high compression ratio means that the engine produces more power in the power stroke. Furthermore, a high compression ratio also ensures the efficient burning of fuel and minimal exhaust fumes.
  • The bike shared a lot of similarities with other KTM bikes in India. For instance, the engine is paired with an efficient fuel injection system and a revised liquid cooling system.
  • The six-speed racing-tuned and track-tested transmission are paired with a wet multi-disc clutch that ensures smooth gear shifts. 
  • The bike is offered with dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS. The front 320 mm disc is paired with 4 fixed pistons. The rear 230 mm disc is paired with 1 floating piston.
  • Trellis frame, WP Apex USD front shocks and WP Apex rear monoshock are OEM standard packages.

For more details, it would be best to head over to the nearest KTM dealership.

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Why KTM Bikes Counted As High-Performance Bikes?

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KTM has a large market share in India. The majority of its client base is Indian youth.

But why?

Well, there are many reasons why KTM bikes in India enjoy such reverence. The following sections will shine a light on some of those reasons – 

  • All KTM motorcycles come from the factory with amazing features, looks and onboard electronic systems.
  • All KTM bikes, including the top-selling KTM Duke 200 are built using the fabled Trellis subframe.
  • KTM motorcycles are track-tuned. It means that the brand’s tagline, ‘Ready-To-Race’ is not just a tagline. The bikes are indeed capable of partaking in motorcycle races.
  • The transmission systems on all KTM bikes are precision engineered that offer the best of both mileage and performance.
  • All motorcycles from the brand come with premium bike parts such as the USD and mono-shock suspensions from WP Apex.
  • Premium KTM motorcycles such as the Duke or RC 390 come with a slipper clutch. KTM motorcycles, the premium ones to be precise, are offered with a slipper clutch. A slipper clutch allows the rider to downshift at high speeds without worrying about locking the rear wheel. 
  • Premium KTM bikes such as the RC 390 come with the QuickShifter+ feature that allows clutchless gearshifts. The RC 390 also comes with the highly sought-after SuperMoto mode. SuperMoto mode is KTM’s proprietary technology that allows the rider to switch off the rear wheel’s ABS sensor. When engaged, the SuperMoto mode allows riders to enter corners with drift mode.

Take a test ride of a KTM motorcycle today to learn more.

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Top Reasons Why You Should You Buy The KTM RC 390

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The RC 390 is a compact sports bike. It is one of the best-selling motorcycles in India in its category. There are several Unique Selling Points that boost the sales of the motorcycle.

Some of them are mentioned below – 

The current iteration of the bike looks amazing

The latest iteration of the KTM RC 390 comes with a heavily revised single headlamp unit. The front turn indicators and the DRL are integrated into the front fairing. The windshield and the rearview mirrors are also revised.

KTM currently offers the bike in three colour options. They are – 

  • Orange
  • Factory Racing Blue and
  • GP Edition.

The Engine is amazing

Similar to other KTM Bikes in India, the RC 390 got several engine upgrades this year. One of them is a larger air intake that allows the engine to produce more low-end torque. The engine is the same 373 CC liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected unit. The peak power and mapping for the engine are set at 42.9bhp and 37Nm respectively. The true potential of the motor is unlocked beyond 7,000 RPM. The redline for the engine is set at 10,000 RPM! The radiator for the engine now comes with two fans for better engine heat management.

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Performance focussed hardware – Trellis frame and WP APEX suspensions

The bike’s Trellis frame has been revised.

The front and rear wheel suspensions are from the latest generation of WP’s APEX range. The front wheel gets a USD fork suspension and the rear wheel gets a preload-adjustable monoshock.

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KTM Duke 200 – Best Things That You Should Know About

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KTM, the Austrian bike brand entered the Indian motorcycle sector with the Duke 200. The latest iteration of the bike has many positive sides that still make it the best-selling KTM bike in India.

The following sections will enunciate why one should buy a KTM Duke 200 and not one of its rivals.

Here goes – 

KTM bikes in India are periodically updated in terms of their appearance. This year, the Duke 200 got an overhaul. The 2022 iteration of the Duke 200 was launched last month. And it looks amazing.

The bike retains its menacing looks where the sharp lines harmoniously merge with the body panels. The bike is equipped with the same digital instrument cluster unit found in the Duke 125 and Duke 250. The headlamp unit has been revised along with the overall design of the LED DRLs. The Duke 200 shares the fuel tank design, seat layout and front look with its Duke siblings. The 2022 version of the Duke 200 also received updates regarding the available color schemes. The latest color scheme retains the electronic orange paint option. The ceramic white paint option, however, is replaced with Dark silver metallic.

The engine on the latest version of the bike remains the same. The mechanical specifications of the motor are as follows – 

The engine is a 200 CC, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, BS6-compliant unit. The power and torque mapping has been kept untouched. The peak power and torque output of the engine are 25PS and 19.3 Nm respectively. The peak power and peak torque of the motor are available to the rider when the tachometer surpasses 6000 rpm!

In terms of motorcycle parts, the bike comes loaded from the factory. To put things into perspective, the front wheel of the bike is paired with a 43 MM upside-down fork suspension. The rear wheel is paired with a monoshock suspension unit. Both suspensions are from WP (Apex). The latest version of the bike retains the Trellis subframe; however, it has been tweaked a bit.

To learn more about the bike, the reader is requested to take a test ride at the nearest KTM dealership.

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Checklist That You Should Consider While Buying KTM Duke 390

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Taking long bike rides is a relaxing activity. But one has to ensure that the bike they have chosen for the ride ticks all the right boxes.

If one has been on the hunt for such a bike then they should check out the KTM Duke 390.

Why?

Well, due to the following reasons –

  • KTM updated the Duke 390. The latest iteration of the motorcycle is equipped with an all-LED headlamp unit. The centre console has a colour TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity.
  • The bike has a single-cylinder, fuel-injected, BS6-compliant, liquid-cooled, rev-happy motor. Its cylinder has a total displacement of 373 CC. The engine is paired with a peak power mapping set for 42.9 BHP which unlocks at the ungodly 9,000 RPM! The peak torque mapping for the motor is set for 37 Nm. The peak torque is unlocked when the tachometer surpasses the 7,000 RPM mark! The power and torque figures are enough to label the bike as one of the best bikes for long rides!
  • KTM also equipped the bike with a slipper clutch. A slipper clutch, unlike a regular clutch, allows aggressive downshifts without locking up the rear wheel.
  • KTM also went ahead and paired the bike with a track-tuned 6-speed gearbox. The gear ratios have been precisely set to ensure linear power delivery from the engine to the rear wheel. The tack-tuned transmission is also advanced enough to work in tandem with KTM’s Quickshifter+ onboard technology!
  • The bike also comes equipped with a 320mm front disc brake. The rear disc brake is a 230mm unit. Both the rear and the front brake callipers are from ByBre. KTM also offers the bike with dual-channel ABS as part of the standard package.

For more details, taking a test ride of the bike is strongly advised.

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Things You Must Need To Know About The KTM RC 125

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The 2022 iteration of the RC 125 is a massive upgrade from its predecessor. Read on to learn more.

KTM recently unveiled the 2022 iteration of the RC 125. The upgrades were not limited to aesthetics. The Austrian OEM made sure that the changes trickled down to onboard features. There are also quite a few electromechanical adjustments made on the bike.

The entire bodywork of the KTM RC 125 has been heavily inspired by the fabled KTM RC8.

The bike now looks less sharp, to be honest, but it made the motorcycle more aerodynamic. More aerodynamic design means increased fuel efficiency. The bike now can run for 40 kilometres on a litre of petrol.

The visor on the bike is shaped like a bubble. The fairing on the bike as well as its fuel tank has been redesigned. The dual-projector headlamps are replaced by a single headlamp unit with a halogen bulb.

The turn indicators at the front are integrated into the front fairing. The subframe of the bike has been mechanically tweaked. This ensured that the pillion seat has more surface area thus allowing more wiggle room for the pillion rider.

The bike is available at a starting price of Rs. 2, 12,821*. Hence, it is best to apply for a bike loan from a reputed lender.

The fuel tank capacity now stands at 13.7-litres. The engine is the same 124 CC, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, BS6-compliant unit. The air intake has been revised and it is now a larger unit. The larger air intake now allows the engine to offer more low-end torque. The radiator unit, cooling the engine has been tweaked as well thus leading to better heat dissipation.

Other features on the 2022 RC 125 are as follows – 

  • A brand new LCD instrument cluster
  • WP Apex USD fork suspension for the front wheel.
  • WP Apex mono-shock suspension for the rear wheel.
  • 320mm front disc
  • 200mm rear disc and
  • Light 5-spoke wheels.

To learn more, booking a test ride at a KTM authorised dealership is strongly advised.

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Top Reasons Why You Should Buy KTM Duke 200

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Summary – The KTM 200 Duke is a great bike in the 200 CC segment. Why? Read on to learn more –

The Duke range of bikes is quite popular in India. KTM recently subjected its products to the much-needed BS6 emission norms.

The prices of the bikes were also updated. According to the official price list, the KTM Duke 200 is available at a starting price of Rs. 2, 21,190. The number of variants available is one. The colour options available are two.

There are lots of other reasons why the Duke 200 remains a best seller from KTM. Some of those reasons are as follows – 

Looks

The bike comes with an inverted triangle-shaped headlamp cowl. It houses an LED DRL that accompanies a headlamp unit with a halogen bulb. The fuel tank on the latest iteration of the bike has an increased fuel-carrying capacity of 13.5-litres. The fuel tank has a new design. The tank shrouds are sharp but subtle at the same time. The tail section is a bit tweaked as well. It is sleeker than before. The seats are redesigned as well as they are now split into two separate sections.

Product Packaging

The bike comes with a similar product packaging to its BS-4 iteration. The bike still carries the orange-backlit LCD instrument cluster. The layout of the display has been tweaked a bit to keep it fresh. The bike comes with dual-channel ABS as factory standard equipment.

The Engine

The bike now comes with a split Trellis frame. It makes the bike agile in the corners and well-balanced at low speeds. The engine is a 199 CC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. It still has the ready-to-race eagerness but overall, it has been tuned to be more rider-friendly and fuel-efficient. The power output of the engine is 24.7 bhp. The torque output is 19.3Nm. Compared to its rivals, the Duke 200 offers best-in-class performance on tracks as well as on roads.

Verdict

Similar to other KTM bikes in India, the 200 Duke is a great bike by all means. It has the power, the looks and the pedigree of a performance bike. Hence, buying this motorcycle is a winning move!

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Five Best Things About The KTM 390 Duke That You Must Know

Things That You Need To Know About KTM Duke 200

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The Duke 200 was the first product offered by KTM when it entered the Indian market. Since its introduction, the bike gained a huge following all over the nation.Why?
Well, many aspects work in favour of the motorcycle.

Some of them are as follows – 

Looks

The latest iteration of the Duke 200 is now in sync with the rest of the available KTM bikes in India.
The design language is refreshed. The bike now comes with an angular headlamp unit with integrated LED DRLs. The fuel tank of the bike is also aggressively designed. The best part is that the capacity of the fuel tank is increased to 13.5 litres from 10.2 litres. The tail end of the bike is now sleeker. The seats are split which adds to the appeal and functionality of the bike.
In terms of colour schemes, KTM offers the bike in two colours. The graphics affixed are also revised. The colour schemes available are Electric Orange and Ceramic White.

Impressive packaging

The KTM Duke 200 price is justified as soon as one takes a look at the overall packaging. The bike now comes with a completely overhauled sub-frame. The instrument cluster is an all-LED unit with an orange backlight. The layout of the display has been revised. The bike also comes with dual-channel ABS instead of single-channel ABS that was found in the previous generation. 

Mind blowing performance

The re-engineered split Trellis frame offers a riding stance that does justice to the rest of the bike’s streetfighter looks.The engine of the bike is a BS6-tuned single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected unit. The displacement of the motor stands at 199 CCs. It is tuned to produce 24.7 bhp of peak power and 19.3Nm of peak torque. 

Verdict

It makes sense to buy a Duke 200 as it offers more than one will be spending on it.

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