2 weeks Ago By Akash Pandey
Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM has launched several new premium models in the Indian market. The lineup includes the 890 Duke R, 890 Adventure R, 1390 Duke R EVO, 1290 Super adventure S, and three Enduro motorcycles. Previously, these high-end bikes were only available internationally but now, they are accessible to Indian customers as well.
KTM expands Duke range with 2 new models KTM has expanded its Duke range, which was previously restricted to the 125, 250, and 390 models. The expansion comes in the form of the 890 Duke R and flagship 1390 Duke R EVO. Both bikes will be brought to India through the Completely Built-up Unit (CBU) route.
They have been priced at ₹14.50 lakh and ₹22.96 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.
A closer look at the 890 Duke R Dubbed the "ultimate middleweight naked" or "super scalpel," the 890 Duke R is powered by an 889cc parallel-twin motor. The engine is a tweaked version of the one found on the 790 Duke, which was briefly available in India. It produces a power output of 119.
35hp and torque of 99Nm. The bike has a seat height of 820mm and wet weight of around 180kg. The 1390 Duke R EVO KTM's flagship model, the 1390 Duke R EVO, also known as the "Beast," comes with KTM's latest LC8 V-twin engine with a displacement of 1,350cc.
The powerful engine produces an impressive 187.74hp and 145Nm of torque. Weighing around 200kg (without fuel), the bike also boasts of a semi-active fully adjustable suspension, top-spec Brembo Stylema brakes among other premium components.
KTM India's Adventure range gets new models as well In the Adventure segment, KTM has launched the 890 Adventure R and 1290 Super Adventure S in India. These bikes will also be brought in through the CBU route, with ex-showroom prices pegged at ₹15.80 lakh and ₹22.
74 lakh, respectively. The 890 Adventure R is an adventure-ready bike backed by an 889cc parallel-twin engine that produces a power output of 103.26hp and torque of 100Nm.
1290 Super Adventure S is a sporty adventure motorcycle The 1290 Super Adventure S is built for sporty adventure travel. It comes with a semi-active suspension, adaptive cruise control, and rider-focused ergonomics. The bike is powered by a 1,301cc V-twin mill that offers a power output of 157hp and torque of 138Nm.
It weighs around 227kg (without fuel) and comes with a fuel tank capacity of 23-liter. KTM's Enduro and Motocross offerings Along with the 390 Adventure, KTM has also launched the 350 EXC-SF Six Days enduro motorcycle, priced at ₹12.96 lakh (ex-showroom).
This competition-ready bike comes with traction control, quickshifter, off-road control unit, two engine maps, rider-focused body-position and a 2-piece exhaust system. KTM also introduced five closed circuit motocross bikes: the 50 SX (₹4.75 lakh), 65 SX (₹5.
47 lakh), and 85 SX (₹6.89 lakh), along with 250 SX-F (₹9.58 lakh) and range-topping 450 SX-F (₹10.
25 lakh)..
