Bestsellers in India: KTM bike
Since the Austrian bikemaker entered the Indian market in 2012, it has received acceptance from Indian bikers. One of the main reasons behind its popularity was its collaboration with Bajaj Motors, which is still active. KTM never thought they would reach the position where they are right now. Another reason was that they entered the market at the right time when buyers had the same mainstream bikes with no other exciting options. And that’s when KTM started unveiling their products, which created a great craze among youths and other bike enthusiasts. KTM’s funky looks combined with good engine options made it a dealbreaker. During their products’ introduction, they unveiled three categories: the Duke range, the RC series, and the Adventure range.
They also offered a wide range of engine options to cater to customers from different economic strata.
However, the available KTM bikes in India are as follows:
1) KTM 125 Duke: This is an entry-level offering from KTM India. It has an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.78 lakh as of July 2022. There is only one variant available: the Standard. Along with that, the customer has three colour options: orange, white, and black.
As for the specifications, the KTM 125 Duke has a 124cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with an output of 14.3bhp and 12Nm of torque. Along with that, it gets a six-speed manual transmission.
For fuel efficiency, the ARAI-rated KTM 125 Duke’s mileage is 46kmpl.
2) KTM 200 Duke: Before the launch of the KTM 125 Duke, the 200cc Duke was the entry-level offering. However, since the 200 Duke’s engine displacement is on the higher side, it translates to more output. With an engine displacement of 199cc, this single-cylinder liquid-cooled unit churns out 24.6bhp and 19.3Nm of torque. It gets a six-speed manual gearbox. Considering its output, it is one of the fastest KTM bikes in India.
The naked bike has a fuel capacity of 13.5 litres.
Apart from specifications, the KTM 200 Duke’s price is Rs 1.91 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. The price is as of July 2022.
3) KTM 250 Duke: This is the third model in the Duke range and positions itself above the 200cc Duke. At its core, the 248.8cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine churns out 28bhp and 24Nm of torque. It is available with a six-speed manual transmission. In terms of fuel-efficiency, the KTM 250 Duke’s mileage is 31.85 kmpl.
The 250 Duke has a fuel tank capacity of 13.5 litres.
In terms of features, this bike boasts a long list. It gets a digital instrument cluster, LED lights (front and rear), and has the added safety feature of ABS. Moreover, it is one of the top-selling bikes in India.
Apart from features and specifications, the KTM 250 Duke’s price is Rs 2.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). And it comes with a standard two-year warranty.
4) KTM 390 Duke: The most powerful bike in the Duke range of KTM India. It also has the meanest and most in-your-face design in its class. Its heart is the biggest in the Duke series. The 373cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine produces 42.9bhp and 37Nm of torque.
The unit works with a six-speed manual transmission. As for the fuel economy, expect the KTM 390 Duke’s mileage to be around 26kmpl. It has a fuel tank capacity of 13.5 litres.
To know the rideability of the KTM 390 Duke and its ADV iteration, check out the KTM 390 Adventure vs KTM 390 Duke: Comparison on autoX.
Furthermore, the KTM 390 Duke hosts a long list of features. It gets a TFT display with Bluetooth support, dual-channel ABS, a slipper clutch, ride-by-wire throttle, and riding modes, to name a few. Apart from that, the bike also gets LED lights at its front and rear.
As for the pricing, the KTM 390 Duke demands a price of Rs 2.96 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). There is only one variant available. It has two colour options: Metallic Silver and Ceramic White.
This bike also gets a two-year warranty.
5) KTM 790 Adventure: The Austrian bikemaker confirmed the arrival of the KTM 790 Adventure. And in the adventure bike segment, the 790 ADV is one of the upcoming KTM bikes.
Overseas, this adventure bike is already available. However, as of now, there are no further official announcements regarding the ADV bike. It shares its powertrain with the KTM 790 Duke in the international markets. Unlike the KTM 790 Duke, the 790 Adventure has a lower state of engine tune. It gets a reduced power output by 10PS but 1Nm more torque than its Duke iteration. Overall, the 790 ADV bike churns out 93bhp and 88Nm of torque.
Furthermore, expect the KTM 790 Adventure bike to follow the CKD route to India.
Apart from that, the KTM 790 Adventure’s expected price is under Rs 13 lakh. Once launched, it will take on the likes of the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx and the BMW F 850 GS.
So these are a few KTM bikes that are available on the market, and one of them is the most anticipated ADV bike. For more information, such as on-road prices, comparisons, the latest news and reviews, and discounts and offers, visit autoX.
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