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The KTM 390 Adventure now gets two new colourways and traction control modes
The updated flagship adventure motorcycle for India, the KTM 390 Adventure, has been launched at Rs 3.35 lakh (ex-showroom). While the motorcycle doesn’t look all that different from its predecessor, it has gotten smarter.
[Read more…]After a brief absence, KTM are bringing back the original Scalpel, the 790 Duke, back to their line-up and into the global market.
An off-road-biased prototype KTM 390 Adventure/Enduro was spotted on test at the Austrian firm’s base recently. To make things more exciting, it appears to have a brand-new frame and suspension along the lines of the manufacturer’s popular enduro models.
In a recent presentation, KTM’s parent company, Pierer Mobility AG revealed that there is an electric KTM E-Duke in development. The bike is expected to be revealed towards the end of 2022.
The future is electric. This has been a term we’ve heard over the past decade. While it’s been a couple of years since the transition towards electric mobility began, 2021 saw a lot of manufacturers confirm electrification on a larger scale. Here are a few confirmed motorcycles and scooters that will be launched over the next twelve months.
Bajaj, KTM and Husqvarna:
After successfully launching the Chetak electric scooter, it looks like Bajaj are working on yet another electric scooter. While we’re still waiting on confirmation if this would be a KTM, Husqvarna or another Chetak, we expect this to feature a more powerful motor along with a larger battery to back it up. In the international market, Husqvarna unveiled two electric two wheeler concepts, the E-Pilen and the Vektorr, and we expect them to run the powertrain that Bajaj are testing in India.
The Krämer GP2-R is the sister bike to KTM’s limited-edition RC 8C, which got sold out in less than 30 minutes. The Krämer uses a KTM 890 parallel twin engine housed in a chassis designed for the track only. The GP2-R is a high-spec race bike which inspired the RC 8C, but, unlike the KTM, is available to buy and comes ready to race or just to have fun with
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[Read more…]The new 2022 KTM RC 200 has been launched at Rs 2.09 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory). We got to ride it at the Bajaj test track and here’s what you should know about this motorcycle.
A special discount of Rs 25,000 can be availed on a KTM 250 Adventure between 14 July and 31 August.
The nimble Suzuki Gixxer 250 takes on the re-styled Yamaha FZS 25, the muscular Bajaj Dominar 250, the stylish Husqvarna Svartpilen 250, and the sporty KTM 250 Duke.
