KTM global CEO Stefan Pierer recently hinted at the possibility of a 180cc KTM bike to be positioned below the very popular KTM 200 Duke. To our great delight, Stefan Pierer has now confirmed that KTM plans to come up with a faired and touring versions of the recently unveiled KTM Duke 390. The KTM Duke 390, which was recently unveiled at EICMA, has been launched in European bike market and it is a matter of time before the new Katoom comes to our bike market.
Stefan Pierer has further said that the rapidly growing Indian bike market will witness the launch of a new KTM product every 6 months for the next 18 months. This simply means that the touring and faired version of the KTM 390 Duke will be introduced in our country.
The faired KTM 390 Duke will go up against the new CBR 500R and would be come with a lesser price tag.
The KTM Duke 390 Touring variant will come with a bigger fuel tank and wind protection along with slightly reworked ergonomics.
Source CNBC-TV18
Nothing is sure. However, 2o13 end launch is probable.
is there a tentative time around which touring bike from KTM will be available for sale in India
The info comes straight from KTM Global CEO. The Pics shown are of KTM Touring and Faired bikes. The 390 variants, in all probability, would look related to these.
wow…can we get some kind of confirmation about this 390 touring version before everybody goes gaga over it and it turns out to be sour grapes…Yatharth can you confirm if this info is from KTM and is that picture right?
Bring it on KTM (touring)… exactly what I think a lot of Indians have been crying for..a genuine Touring Capable Bike..at a lower price range….with good power….I am eagerly waiting for one…