KTM Bikes

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History

KTM India has recently updated the RC lineup for 2024, with both the RC 390, RC 200 and RC 125 receiving new colour schemes and blacked-out front indicators. In 2023, KTM launched the spoked wheel variant of hte 390 Adventure with adjustable suspension called the KTM 390 Adventure SW. The spoked wheel variant is now the top-spec variant in the 390 Adventure lineup. After that, a few months later, KTM launched the all-new KTM 390 Duke and KTM 250 Duke in India. The new 390 Duke is an all-new bike with a new chassis, bigger engine, fully adjustable suspension and an extensive list of features. The KTM 250 Duke is also based on the same platform and gets a revised chassis along with an all-new engine.

Currently, the manufacturer is working on the RC 390 based on the 390 Duke’s platform and it has been spied testing already. It is expected to be unveiled at EICMA 2024. It will be powered by the same engine as that of the 390 Duke. Also, the next-gen 390 Adventure is also on the works and it has also been spied on multiple times now. It is expected to be unveiled by the end of 2024 as well.

Product portfolio

Nakeds - The Dukes have been the go-to sport machines for enthusiasts for over half a decade in India. Right from the smallest 125 Duke to the manic 390 Duke, each one of these nakeds adheres to KTM’s ‘Ready To Race’ mantra well. The 200 Duke has been a darling of Indian riders and if you are looking for a little sensibility from your Duke, the 250 Duke has you covered.

Sport Bikes - From being one-trick ponies to accommodating everyday sport bikes, the KTM RCs have grown up a lot. Sure, the new look isn’t everyone’s cuppa, but what the bikes promise now is a more welcoming stance and easier riding dynamics. 

ADVs - These weren’t quite the adventure bikes that we had expected. Nevertheless, the 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure are KTM’s sole off-road-centric bikes on sale in India. They give you a small taste of what the Austrian bike maker is capable of and hopefully, will be the start of something better in the future.

Greatest hits

KTM’s top five products for India so far have been:

200 Duke - the highest selling Duke

390 Duke - the most thrilling Duke

RC 390 - the sharpest track weapon in the sub-400cc space

250 Duke - the mature yet fast Duke

125 Duke (2018 model) - made the Duke accessible once again

Future prospect

We expect KTM’s big bike portfolio to grow in the coming years. From the 490s to the 890s and larger, KTM is likely going to offer Dukes, RCs and Adventure models for most of its engine formats. KTM is also working closely with Bajaj for electric mobility, although that project is likely to bear fruit only a few years later.