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All-new KTM 390 Duke : Special Preview!
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Big, Bad and on a Budget is how we would like to sum up the KTM 390 Duke. But it is still too little to define a motorcycle which is set to light up the explosive Indian motorcycle bazaar
The Bajaj-KTM combo has indeed given comprehensive thought to take the game a notch higher with a firm and determined approach in the fiercest of markets. They have carefully charted a course in the affordable performance motorcycle space in India rather than run ahead of themselves by jumping into the high end CBU fray. It’s a strategic policy that encompasses long-term benefits while raking in slow but steady short-term returns as the Pulsar and now the KTM 200 Duke have shown.
Building further on the fundamentals of affordable performance is the soon-to-be-launched KTM 390 Duke that packs in blazing performance, world class equipment, solid fit and finish and a 200 like radical exterior make-up wrapped up in an attractive price package. Expect the 390 Duke to be priced in the region of Rs 2 - 2.2 lakh (on-road) which is indeed an alluring price for a machine that makes a whopping 44PS of power at 9,500rpm and 35Nm of torque at 7,250rpm, weighing just 139kg (dry), translating to a phenomenal power-to-weight ratio of 316.5PS/tonne!
Though referred to as the 390, in line with KTM nomenclature policy, the bigger Duke for India will be powered by a 373.2cc water-cooled single-cylinder DOHC fuel-injected engine mated to a six-speed transmission. While the basic architecture of the motor remains similar to its younger sibling, it features all-new crankcases and also significant changes starting with an obvious increase in its bore into stroke of 89mm x 60mm equalled by a higher compression ratio of 12.5:1, as against the 11.5:1 of the 200 Duke. The 373.2cc engine is packaged inside the same ultra light trellis frame as employed on the 200 Duke, but on the 390 it is finished in trademark KTM orange unlike the black frame of the 200 Duke.
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Pankaj
A lot of people here talking about Bajaj.....Indian Manufacturers and patriotism.... I had the same thinking before buying my Pulsar 200NS, but since then the so called Superb Technology Bajaj gave me so much appreciated service that I changed my mind to go for a though expensive but foreign made vehicle in future. Really fed up of the service and so many issues with the bike, that has been never solved by bajaj..... and that made me come to a decision that I would never buy any Indian made bike ever. By the way Bajaj has a big share in the austrian brand KTM, and I read some where that bajaj is thinking to increase its share and that would be really bad for KTM, if bajaj continues its BAD service.
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Blitzkrieg
Why is there talk about patriotism? I care about a good bike, not the maker's nationality! The only reason I have high hopes about this bike is because it has the words KTM in it.. although I would read reports about this bike first before jumping to conclusions.
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Yohan
Yes Bajaj has taken a forward step in tying up with ktm,but horrible mag wheel quality,radiator fan not switching on correctly causing waxed legs in traffice,and some other stupid problems are some that Bajaj will have to clean out of its slate,because the bigger you get ,the more answerable you become to the public. But im very proud to say that today Tata,Bajaj,and even royal bullet enfield have put India's stamp of automobiles anywhere you go in the world. The moment u say im from this land,they may not respect you,but they will bloddy well acknowledge you.
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ajay
They day will come when KTM part ways with Bajaj, And that's the day I will buy a KTM! I simply don't see the bike DNA in Bajaj...They are gossip/show-off/display mongers..Honda-yes- substantiate-Read HistoryYamaha-yes-substantiate-Read HistorySuzuki-yes-substantiate-Read History
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Karan
hey rishi I support to what you said , I am proud to be an Indian and we should support Indian brands...not the one who ruled us for decades...KTM (UNITED KINGDOM)
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sumant
hats off to you for ur patriotism.
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Rishi
Why this Kolaveri , why we Indians dont like our own brands, I feel proud to be Bajaj Pulsar 150ES owner since 03 , I have question for you - If you can afford Jaguar , would still go for an audi , just because its owned by Tata . KTM may be completly owned by Bajaj in coming day's Bro . wake up , our companies are growning more than expectations .
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deepan
well some articles suggest that India will be getting the fully faired version of the Duke 390 and not the ones which will be exported soon into the market. .
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