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    2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 Launch Price Rs 12.9 L – Bigger Engine, Lower Price Tag

    2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 LaunchedKawasaki’s flagship ADV Tourer, the Versys 1000, is being replaced in India with the newer and better Versys 1100. This is a major departure in strategies in Kawasaki’s operations too. We say this because Kawasaki has reduced the price tag with Versys 1100, making it a more attractive proposition for Indian buyers. Let’s take a look.
    2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100
    Where pricing is concerned, 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 is launched at Rs 12.9 lakh (Ex-sh). This is a welcome strategy from Kawasaki, considering the Versys 1000 used to be priced at Rs 13.91 lakh (Ex-sh). The newer model costs more than Rs 1 lakh more affordable than its predecessor, while offering more.
    2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 Launched
    There is only one colour option with 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 – Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Grey / Metallic Diablo Black. This colour is rather clean, with less Green in it, making it less in-your-face. This makes the overall appeal of this motorcycle a lot more mature and is likely to be appreciated by target demographic.
    The main change is in the engine department. Kawasaki is now offering a larger 1,099cc 4-cylinder engine, replacing the older 1,043cc engine. Kawasaki has achieved this with a longer stroke. This new engine is also more powerful as it delivers 133 bhp of peak power and 112.5 Nm of peak torque.
    New Kawasaki Versys 1100 Launched
    Specs & Features
    When compared to the Versys 1000’s 118.27 bhp and 102 Nm, this should be a noticeable bump in performance. Notable componentry on this motorcycle includes an aluminium twin tube frame, 43mm USD forks and rear mono-shock unit that are fully adjustable, 17-inch wheels wrapped with 120-section front and 180-section rear tyres.
    With the bump in performance, braking power needs to be reinforced too. In that regard, 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 gets twin 310 mm front discs and a 260 mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS as standard. Overall weight is 257 kg, while ground clearance is 150 mm and seat height is 820 mm, which is very accessible.
    New Kawasaki Versys 1100 Launched
    Where features are concerned, 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 gets full LED lighting all around, a semi-digital instrument cluster, a Type-C USB port (new with 2025 model), a switchable traction control system, cruise control, cornering management, Kawasaki’s Ergo-Fit and more. It will take on bigger ADVs like Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, Ducati Multistrada V4 and BMW M1000 XR, among others. More

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    BMW’s Latest Concept Gives a Clearer Picture of Upcoming 3-Series EV

    The BMW Vision Driving Experience is the latest concept to preview the upcoming Neue Klasse EVs, one of which will be an electric variant of the next-generation 3-series sedan. The concept’s bodywork and interior are an evolution of the 2023 Vision Neue Klasse concept, with sharp lighting and a full-width screen on the dashboard beneath the windshield.The concept features the “Heart of Joy,” a so-called “superbrain” that will control the driving dynamics functions in the Neue Klasse vehicles.A new BMW 3-series is imminent. Previewed by the 2023 Vision Neue Klasse concept, the new iteration of BMW’s long-running sports sedan will come in both traditional gas-powered and electric forms, with the latter expected to adopt the i3 moniker. Now, BMW has revealed a new concept, the Vision Driving Experience, to hint at some of the systems that will be found beneath the sheetmetal of the electric Neue Klasse model and which promise to preserve BMW’s famed driving dynamics. BMW insists that the Vision Driving Experience itself is not bound for production, although the body looks like an evolution of the Vision Neue Klasse concept and is not too far off from the spy photos of the next-generation 3-series. There are a few differences, however. The integrated headlight and grille element is thinner than the concept and there’s a large opening in the lower front bumper, presumably to cool the batteries.A New Breed of ComputerDespite the similarities, BMW instead calls the concept a “rolling test rig for drivetrain and driving dynamics management technology.” The concept houses what BMW calls the “Heart of Joy,” an over-the-top nickname for the control unit that handles the drivetrain, braking, charging, regeneration, and steering functions. The Heart of Joy will be found in every electric Neue Klasse model, BMW says, which presumably includes the upcoming iX3 electric SUV as well. The Heart of Joy is one of four central units in the car’s electronics architecture and marks the first time that drivetrain and driving dynamics functions have been combined into a singular unit. Not only does BMW claim that the system will make driving more enjoyable, but the automaker also says it will lead to better efficiency and range. Developed entirely by BMW, the Heart of Joy works in conjunction with the brand’s Dynamic Performance Control software to manage driving functions. The control unit reportedly processes information 10 times faster than the company’s previous units, with BMW claiming that the response is nearly immediate, with latencies in the milliseconds. The integrated braking and energy recuperation control allow drivers to avoid applying the conventional friction brakes in most scenarios, BMW says, instead relying on regeneration. This is claimed to increase efficiency by up to 25 percent. The company also says that stopping and restarting is seamless, regardless of whether the car is in D or B drive modes, using active cruise control, or using the Auto Hold function.Color-Changing Wheels and a Quirky CabinBMW is using the concept to experiment with color-changing wheels to demonstrate how the Heart of Joy system is working, showing green for acceleration, blue for energy recuperation, and orange for friction braking. Although BMW didn’t specify how this illumination occurs, the company has experimented in the past with color-changing body panels. The color-shifting i Vision Dee concept used “E Ink,” the same technology found on the screens of e-readers, for a chameleon-like effect.The Heart of Joy will be one of four “superbrains” that will control future BMWs. It will be accompanied by three other computer systems that control things such as automated driving, climate control, vehicle access, and interior and exterior lighting.BMW also showed photos of the Vision Driving Experience’s interior, previewing what to expect from the 3-series EV. A large, unusually shaped hexagonal screen sits in the center of the dashboard. A thin display stretches across the width of the car, providing info such as time and speed. A similar setup was showcased in the Vision Neue Klasse, Vision Neue Klasse X concept, and the Panoramic iDrive system shown at CES 2025.BMW has confirmed the first Neue Klasse model will start production later this year at the company’s plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The new 3-series—which will utilize this Neue Klasse platform and pack the Heart of Joy control unit—should debut sometime in the next several months.More on the Electric 3-SeriesCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

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    Honda City Turbo and Honda Motocompo on Bring a Trailer Are a Perfect Pair

    This pint-sized Honda hatchback had the best accessory ever: a folding scooter.The City Turbo was a small but roomy hatchback that was sold in Japan and featured a scrappy turbocharged engine.The Motocompo folds up and fits in the back, so you never have to leave it behind.In the argument over the greatest optional extra ever fitted to a car, Honda’s 1980s mobility solution knocks any would-be competition on its ear. When ticking the boxes on a then-new Honda City hatchback, buyers had the ability to add on a tiny folding scooter that tucked right into the trunk. It was called the Motocompo, and a 1983 Honda City Turbo with this fantastic accessory has turned up on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos).A City Turbo is great fun all by itself, a scrappy little Japan-market urban runabout from Honda’s golden age. If you remember the Civic Wagovan, you can probably see a little of that Star Trek shuttle design here, making the most of a small footprint with a boxy outline. At the time of its launch in 1981, it was the smallest Japanese car outside of the Lilliputian kei class of cars, yet you could still fit four people in it.Bring a TrailerBeing a Turbo model, this example gets a turbocharged 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine that made just shy of 100 horsepower when new. Given that a Honda City only weighs around 1600 pounds, that’s plenty of scoot for a subcompact car. Think a high-roofed Mk 1 Volkswagen GTI: easy to park, very practical, thrifty on fuel, capital-F Fun. Bring a TrailerAdding frosting to this little Honda cupcake is the presence of the 49cc Motocompo, which can be folded up to fit in the rear. Like all small-displacement scooters, the Motocompo manages to provide an outsize hilarity despite not being all that quick. The fact that you can fold it up like a Transformers cassette tape just makes it that much cooler.Bring a TrailerThis pairing is such an iconic design combo that if you pick up the Hot Wheels model of the Honda City, you can see a couple of Motocompos molded in plastic in the back hatch. It wasn’t actually all that successful in the period, but Honda fans have long shown this little scooter love, to the point that Honda brought out a modern battery-powered version in 2023: the Motocompacto.Car and bike are located in Washington State, and both appear to be clean examples with a little wear. The City Turbo has the equivalent of 45,000 miles on the odometer and has had its paint refreshed at some point. Everything looks nice and tidy, especially that simple, all-business 1980s Honda interior.Bring a TrailerIt’s nearly impossible to think of a more fun pairing. Honda should think of letting its hair down a little and doing this again: a Civic Type R hatchback paired with a built-in, more powerful Motocompacto? The best optional extras ever. The no-reserve auction ends on Wednesday, February 19.Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. More

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    Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Among Classic Cars at Art Academy Auction

    San Francisco’s Academy of Art is auctioning off its vast collection of classic cars.Many of the cars are examples of prewar coachbuilding—beautiful, but perhaps not particularly relevant to modern car design.Not everything from the collection is priced out of reach, with over 100 lots meaning plenty of variety.The only constant in art is change. After all, style, design, and technique are constantly evolving, being destroyed, and rebuilt from basic elements. It’s the same thing in car design, where ideas and elements can be brought forward from the past and reimagined or break from tradition entirely. Thus, while no one would classify a 1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton as anything other than a hand-built rolling piece of art, it’s perhaps not the best teaching tool for training car designers in 2025.Broad Arrow AuctionsThis Phaeton, along with over 1o0 other vintage cars, goes up for sale this weekend, part of the San Francisco Academy of Art collection being auctioned by Broad Arrow. There are plenty of significant cars going under the hammer, including a 1934 Packard Twelve said to have been owned by Cesar Romero, a V-16-powered 1932 Marmon convertible sedan, and a fabulous 1937 Squire Corsica Drophead coupe.Broad Arrow AuctionsMany of these cars are Pebble Beach Concours veterans, their hand-shaped bodies crafted the traditional way. But there are also plenty of more modern cars in the auction listing mix, including fare that doesn’t require deep pockets. Yes, you’ll probably have to pony up well over $1 million for the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing that’s on offer, but there’s also a perfectly restored MGB GT Special in a fetching shade of green or a ’67 Volvo 1800 S with just 10,000 miles on it. Neither is expected to fetch more than what a new CR-V would cost.The Academy of Art’s car collection was amassed by the late university president Richard A. Stephens, son of the academy’s founder. Together with his daughter Elisa Stephens and the current president, he built a large and varied collection that was open to the public. Elisa Stephens has said the auction’s intent is to rebuild the collection around more modern cars, those from 1960 and after.Broad Arrow AuctionsBroad Arrow AuctionsAll the classics you might expect are here, from a Jaguar E-type to a split-window Corvette Sting Ray. There are also some fun oddballs too, such as an aquatic Amphicar, a Messerschmitt Kabinenroller, and a very early ripple-bonnet Citroën 2CV. One of the coolest no-reserve cars is perhaps an unrestored 1963 Buck Riviera in Regal Black with the 340-hp 425-cubic-inch engine and hideaway headlamps. It’s a close match for the car driven by Leonard Nimoy when he was playing Spock in the original Star Trek series.Broad Arrow AuctionsAs for the cars that will take the place of these mostly early classics, the academy has only vaguely indicated that there will be more muscle-era cars and more Japanese cars. However, it’s easy to make an educated guess as to two museum-quality Mazdas that might be showing up.After all, the head of the Academy of Art’s auto design program is run by none other than Tom Matano, who had his hands on both the NA-chassis Miata and the third-generation RX-7 twin-turbo. Both those cars have stood the test of time long enough to go from mass-produced sports cars to works of art in their own right. And it can only be a good thing if tomorrow’s car designers find inspiration in the pop-up-headlamp-friendly face of a happy little Mazda.Related StoriesBrendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. More

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    Top 10 Two Wheelers Jan 2025 – Splendor, Shine, Activa, Jupiter, Pulsar, Access, Classic 350

    Hero SplendorThe Indian two-wheeler market saw total sales of 10,30,163 units in January 2025, registering a 1.73% year-on-year (YoY) growth over 10,12,666 units sold in January 2024. While some models recorded strong growth, others witnessed a decline in sales.
    Top 10 Two Wheelers Jan 2025 – YoY Comparison
    Hero Splendor continued its dominance as the highest-selling two-wheeler, with 2,59,431 units sold, marking a 1.69% growth over January 2024 sales of 2,55,122 units. Honda Shine secured the second spot with 1,68,290 units, showing an impressive 15.86% YoY growth, up by 23,038 units from last year’s 1,45,252 units.
    Top 10 Two Wheelers Jan 2025 – YoY Comparison
    Honda Activa, India’s best-selling scooter, reported a slight decline of 4.04%, selling 1,66,739 units compared to 1,73,760 units in January 2024. In contrast, TVS Jupiter recorded the highest YoY growth among the top 10, with 1,07,847 units sold, a 45.30% increase over the 74,225 units from the same period last year. Bajaj Pulsar experienced a decline, with 1,04,081 units sold, a 19.24% drop from the 1,28,883 units sold in January 2024. Similarly, Hero HF Deluxe sales fell by 21.00%, reaching 62,223 units, down from 78,767 units last year.
    Suzuki Access remained steady with 54,587 units sold, witnessing a minor decline of 1.44% from 55,386 units in January 2024. TVS XL, the only moped in the list, saw marginally lower sales at 41,872 units, down 0.39% from 42,036 units. TVS Apache recorded 10.53% YoY growth, selling 34,511 units, compared to 31,222 units last year. Royal Enfield Classic 350 rounded off the top 10 with 30,582 units, a 9.17% increase from 28,013 units sold in January 2024.
    Top 10 Two Wheelers Jan 2025 – MoM Comparison
    Top 10 Two Wheelers Jan 2025 – MoM Comparison
    Compared to December 2024, the two-wheeler segment saw a significant 38.09% MoM growth, with 10,30,163 units sold in January 2025, up from 7,46,006 units in December 2024. Hero Splendor saw a 34.81% MoM increase, selling 2,59,431 units in January, up from 1,92,438 units in December. Honda Shine experienced the highest MoM growth among the top 10, surging by 66.89% with 1,68,290 units sold, up from 1,00,841 units the previous month.
    Honda Activa also posted strong MoM growth of 37.82%, with 1,66,739 units sold in January, compared to 1,20,981 units in December. TVS Jupiter continued its upward trend with a 21.63% MoM growth, increasing from 88,668 units to 1,07,847 units. Bajaj Pulsar bounced back from a weaker December, recording a 58.73% MoM surge, selling 1,04,081 units in January, compared to 65,571 units in December. Similarly, Hero HF Deluxe witnessed a 49.17% MoM jump, reaching 62,223 units from 41,713 units in the previous month.
    Suzuki Access remained relatively stable with a 4.61% increase, while TVS XL saw a 26.53% MoM rise, growing from 33,092 units to 41,872 units. TVS Apache recorded an impressive 65.24% growth, selling 34,511 units, up from 20,885 units in December. Royal Enfield Classic 350 had the least MoM growth at 3.19%, selling 30,582 units compared to 29,637 units in December.
    The strong MoM growth across most models can be attributed to renewed customer demand in the new year, dealership restocking, and seasonal buying trends. With improving sales momentum, the two-wheeler market appears to be on a positive trajectory for 2025. More

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    Honda NWX 125 Patented In India – 125cc Engine, 54 km/l Mileage

    Honda NWX 125 Patented In IndiaGearing up to capitalize on future opportunities, Honda has patented multiple new products in recent months
    India’s second-largest two-wheeler brand by volume, Honda is actively striving to claim the No. 1 spot. Based on multiple new patents filed recently, it appears that Honda is working proactively to expand its portfolio. After NX125, Honda Beat and NPF 125, Honda has now patented the NWX 125 in India. Let’s take a closer look.
    Honda NWX 125 – Muscular, exuberant design
    With its sporty, eye-catching profile, Honda NWX 125 suits the needs of the young generation. The scooter is available in select markets such as China. Some of the key highlights include a sharp front apron, striking V-shaped LED headlight design, sporty graphics, chiselled body panelling and distinctive 3-dimensional tail light with decorative turn signals.
    Honda NWX 125
    Overall look and feel is further enhanced with some exciting colour options of black, orange and blue. For those who prefer more neutral choices, Honda NWX 125 is also available in white and grey colour options. While having a spectacular profile, Honda NWX 125 is also designed to meet practical necessities. Users can access two open storage pockets at the front as well as underseat storage.
    Everyday items can also be loaded onto the flat floorboard. For smartphone charging, a 15-watt Type-C charging port is provided at the front. Honda NWX 125 has a single piece seat that seems adequately sized and cushioned for rider and pillion comfort. Tech package includes a high-definition negative LCD instrument display. Users can access a range of information such as speedometer, fuel remaining, time and odometer.
    Honda NWX 125 Patented In India
    The UI is crisp and the bright background ensures high visibility. Users who are looking for enhanced convenience can choose the Smart Key variant of Honda NWX 125. The Smart Key system is similar to that of the Honda Activa H-Smart variant offered in India. Users can start the vehicle and open the seat without any physical contact.
    Performance, Specs, Variants, Pricing
    Powering Honda NWX 125 is a 124cc, air-cooled engine that generates 9.5 PS and 10 Nm of torque. Similar to Honda scooters in India, the NWX 125 has performance-enhancing eSP tech and a fuel-saving idling stop system. Mileage is pretty good at around 54 km/l. Talking about ride dynamics, a low seat height of 760 mm ensures optimal control and handling.
    Honda NWX 125
    Honda NWX 125 weighs 104 kg and has a ground clearance of 133 mm. Gradeability is rated at 25°, which is higher than the usual range of 15° to 20° in the 125cc segment. In the Chinese market, three variants of Honda NWX 125 are on offer. The base variant has drum brakes at both ends, integrated with a combi-braking system (CBS). It is priced at 9,490 Yuan (approx. Rs 1.13 lakh).
    The single-channel ABS variant (front disc) is offered at 10,490 Yuan (Rs 1.25 lakh). The ABS Smart Key variant is priced at 11,490 Yuan (Rs 1.37 lakh). If Honda launches the NWX 125 in India, it will challenge rivals such as TVS Ntorq, Suzuki Burgman Street 125, Yamaha Fascino and Hero Xoom 125. The patent registration could also be just an IP protection exercise. More

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    Electric 2W Sales Jan 2025 – Ola, TVS, Chetak, Ather, Hero, Revolt

    Bajaj ChetakDemand for electric two wheeler improved strongly in January 2025 with just under 1 lakh unit retail sales
    Electric 2W retail sales grew both on a YoY and MoM basis to 97,734 units in Jan 2024. This was an 18.97% YoY growth from 82,149 units sold in Jan 2024. MoM sales saw an even higher percentage increase of 33.20% when compared to 73,374 unit sales of Dec 2024.
    Ola Electric, TVS Motor, and Bajaj continued to command the electric two wheeler sales list with the latter two closing in on leader Ola Electric. While in Jan 2024, Ola Electric had led by a significant margin, in Dec 2024, both Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor accounted for retail sales that far surpassed that of arch rival Ola Electric.
    Electric 2W Retail Sales Jan 2025
    Ola Electric led the segment with 24,336 unit sales. The company has suffered a 24.94% YoY decline from 32,424 unit sales of Jan 2024 while MoM sales improved by 76.72% over 13,771 unit sales of Dec 2024. Ola Electric launched its first electric motorcycles the Roadster X and Roadster X+ earlier this week. It plans to commence deliveries by mid-March.
    At No. 2 was TVS Motor with 23,809 units sold last month. Double digit YoY and MoM growth has been witnessed when compared to 15,358 units and 17,232 units sold in Jan 2024 and Dec 2024 respectively. TVS has just commenced deliveries of its most premium and flagship electric scooter – TVS X. It is being delivered in a phased manner with first set of units in Bengaluru.
    Electric 2W Sales Jan 2025 : Source – FADA Research
    It was followed by Bajaj Auto with retail sales at 21,310 units in Jan 2025. Sales nearly doubled on a YoY basis by 95.67% from 10,891 unit sales of Jan 2024. It was also a 16.44% MoM improvement from 18,302 units sold in Dec 2024. Both TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto had experienced significantly higher sales over that of Ola Electric in Dec 2024.
    Posting positive YoY and MoM growth was Ather Energy with 12,906 unit sales last month. This was a37.59% YoY and 23.17% MoM growth over 9,380 units and 10,431 unit sales of Jan 2024 and Dec 2024 respectively. Ather recently introduced the 2025 Ather 450S and 450X with some new colours options and other features updates.
    Total Sales close to 1 lakh units
    The 5th highest electric two wheeler OEM was Greaves with 3,611 unit sales in Jan 2025. This related to a 53.14% YoY and 29.24% MoM growth. PUR Energy followed with 1,650 unit sales last month. It witnessed outstanding 166.13% YoY growth from just 620 unit sales of Jan 2024 while MoM sales were up by 511.79% from 1,087 units sold in Dec 2024.
    The list also included Hero MotoCorp (1,615 units), BGauss (1,452 units) and Revolt (1,060 units). Kinetic Green sales declined by 1.71% YoY to 806 units from 820 units sold in Jan 2024 while it showed off a strong 34.11% MoM growth when compared to 601 unit sales of Dec 2024.
    Bengaluru based electric vehicle startup River Mobility Pvt Ltd had 599 unit sales in Jan 2025. This was a massive 1293.02% YoY growth from just 43 unit sales of Jan 2024 while it also experienced a 208.76% MoM growth from 194 units sold in Dec 2024. The company aims to open 100 showrooms by March 2026. The company currently has only one product with one variant that is the ‘Indie’ in its portfolio.
    While Bounce Electric added 560 units to electric 2W retail sales, there were others that added 4,020 units suffering a YoY and MoM decline. More

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    KTM 390 Duke Prices Slashed By Rs 18k – Now Costs Rs 2.95 L

    KTM Duke 390What bleeds orange and goes like a stig? If a KTM motorcycle popped into your mind, you guessed it right. We are talking about the new KTM Duke 390, which is now more affordable than before, thanks to a price slash of Rs 18,000 on its prior Ex-sh prices. This is great news to motorcycling enthusiasts and let’s take a closer look.
    KTM 390 Duke Prices Slashed
    Amidst the global turmoil, KTM is maintaining that their Indian business is unphased. The company has just revised the prices of its prized procession in India, 390 Duke. It used to be priced at Rs 3.13 lakh (Ex-sh) and now, it has been revised to Rs 2.95 lakh (Ex-sh), which is a reduction of Rs 18,000.
    KTM Duke 390
    390 Duke is one of the, if not, the sportiest motorcycle in 300cc to 400cc category globally. 390 Duke offers a combination of performance, handling, features, equipment, efficiency and funky looks. It has been a go-to motorcycle for motorcycling enthusiasts in India and is now made more affordable.
    Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is still more affordable than 390 Duke, only by a couple thousand rupees. KTM 390 Duke gets a futuristic design with 1290 Super Duke R inspired looks and performance-oriented equipment to set itself apart from rivals. It gets a trellis along with a cast aluminium subframe and a banana-shaped swingarm.
    KTM Duke 390
    Any other changes?
    Lighter alloy wheels and slimmer disc brakes reduce unsprung mass. These wheels are wrapped with 110/70-ZR17 front and 150/60-ZR17 rear tyres. Front 43mm USD telescopic forks from WP Apex are adjustable for compression and rebound. Off-set rear mono-shock suspension is adjustable for rebound and preload.
    The 398.63cc single-cylinder DOHC 4V/cylinder liquid-cooled engine on KTM 390 Duke delivers class leading 45.3 bhp of peak power at 8,500 RPM and 39 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 RPM. This engine is known to be quite tractable and is apt for both city and highways. This engine is mated to a slipper clutch, a 6-speed gearbox and a bi-directional quick-shifter as standard.
    KTM Duke 390
    Where features are concerned, 390 Duke gets a host of rider aids including dual-channel ABS, Supermoto mode, ride-by-wire throttle, a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster that gets Bluetooth connectivity, music controls and navigation, among others.
    Also read – 2025 KTM 390 Adventure, 250 Adventure Launched More