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We have been exploring the capabilities of the CEAT Zoom Rad X1 tyres with which we shod a KTM 390 Duke. This is the concluding part of the series.
Story: Azaman Chothia
Photography: Apurva Ambep
We bring you our review of the 2022 KTM RC 390 after spending a morning with the motorcycle at Bajaj’s test track in Chakan, Pune.
The 2022 KTM RC 390 has finally been launched in India and is priced at Rs 3.14 lakh (ex-showroom).
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
Story: Adam Child “Chad’
Photography: Tim Keeton (Impact Images)
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