It has emerged that Bajaj-KTM is planning to please every Indian bike afficonado by launching the all new KTM 390 Duke in March this year. The news comes straight from Joseph Sebastian, business head of KTM India.
The new bike will have a price tag of around INR 2.25 lakhs and the new Katoom will open the doors to an all new segment in Indian performance bike industry.
We aren’t too surprised that the new Katoom will be soon here as KTM India website has been teasing the KTM 390 Duke India Launch since some time now.
The KTM 390 Duke will come kitted with ABS for Indian bike market. The ABS on the KTM 390 is manufactured by Bosch and can be switched ON or OFF by the rider.
The KTM 390 Duke will be manufactured at the Bajaj-KTM manufacturing plant and the attractive price tag mentioned above is the heavy localization that Bajaj has planned for the manufacturing of upcoming bike.
KTM 390 Duke Technical Specifications:
Engine: 4 stroke water-cooled single cylinder
Engine capacity: 373.2cc
Torque: 35Nm at 7,250rpm
Power: 44HP at 9,500rpm
Transmission: 6-speed
Dry Weight: 139Kg
Power-to-weight ratio: 316.5PS/Tonne
Clutch: Hydraulic operated
Fuel system: Bosch EFI
Ignition system: Bosch EMS83
KTM 390 Duke Video Clip:
KTM 390 Duke Image Gallery
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I dont understand why everyone is confused about the pricing.
People, foreign bike makers do NOT have a choice ! There is a certain cost per bhp number for both 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers. Do the math and you will know what I am talking about.
This is apparently being done to protect domestic players. ( And make money off international players)
Take any bike and car of non Indian origin and compare it with its peers. You will find that their cost per BHP is at least a certain number. ( or more) In this case it appears to be 20 hp/ lakh. For cars I guess it is around 9 hp/lakh
What I am saying is, ours is not a free economy to enter. There are restrictions/barriers for all foreign investors to protect the so called domestic players. ( trade barriers)
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Bajaj own 47% of KTM. According to your theory, Bajaj would be screwing themselves then..
I don't think KTM 390 has Hydraulic operated clutch , KTM's official site claims mechanical operated clutch