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      New Hero Xtreme 160R Spied Testing – Pulsar, Apache Rival

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      New-gen Hero Xtreme 160R could get some first-in-segment features to improve competencies against Pulsar and Apache 160New Hero Xtreme 160R spied in production guiseOne of the popular choices in 160cc segment, Hero Xtreme 160R will be getting its new-gen version soon. It was first spied on test in October last year. Now, production ready test mules have been spied. The updated bike could debut later this year, around the festive period. Both Pulsar and Apache 160cc motorcycles have been updated, requiring Hero to introduce the required set of changes to Xtreme 160R.New-gen Hero Xtreme 160R is likely to get cosmetic updates, along with some new colour options. Major design changes are unlikely, as the bike already has a sporty profile. Some premium hardware and new features could be among the key highlights of new-gen Xtreme 160R.New Hero Xtreme 160R SpiedNew Gen Hero Xtreme 160R – Updated features, More techEven in its current format, Hero Xtreme 160R is a well-equipped bike. It has all-LED lighting and an inverted LCD console with adjustable brightness. There are 5 brightness levels, allowing the user to choose as per their needs. The LCD panel displays a range of information including gear position indicator. New-gen Xtreme 160R could get an updated instrument console.Some new connectivity features could be introduced with new-gen Xtreme 160R. As of now, connectivity features offered with the bike include live tracking, speed alert, vehicle start alert, geo fence alert, hero locate, topple alert, tow away alert, driving score and trip analysis.New Hero Xtreme 160R SpiedTest mules of new-gen Xtreme 160R can be seen with telescopic forks, which is likely to be the same as that of current model. At rear, the bike has 7-step rider adjustable monoshock suspension. The bike uses 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 100/80 front and 130/70 rear tyres.Braking duties are performed by 276 mm and 220 mm petal disc at front and rear, respectively. Single-channel ABS is offered as standard. The bike’s weight is 139.5 kg, which is the lowest in segment. Fuel tank capacity is 12 litres.Engine likely to deliver improved performance, more mileageWith rivals getting performance upgrades, it is important for Hero MotoCorp to upgrade the performance of Xtreme 160R. Currently, it is powered by a 163cc, air cooled motor that generates 15.2 PS of max power and 14 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. Expect the new 160R to deliver better acceleration as well as mileage figures.New Hero Xtreme 160 Spy Shots from last yearWith the updates, new-gen Xtreme 160R could witness a slight bump in prices. Existing prices start from Rs 1.18 lakh and go all the way to Rs 1.3 lakh. A total of 4 variants are on offer. In comparison, Pulsar N160 which was recently updated with USD forks, is priced at 1.27 lakh while the TVS Apache 160 price ranges from Rs 1.18 lakh to Rs 1.23 lakh. All prices are ex-sh.Apart from this, Hero is also working on a new 210cc range of motorcycles with full fairing (Karizma) as well as naked street (Hunk / Xtreme). They also have a new 420cc Xpulse and 420cc Xtreme / Xpulse in the making along with Harley Davidson 420cc.Source More

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      Two Wheeler, Electric 2W Retail Sales Mar 2023 – Hero, Bajaj, Ola, Ather, Yamaha

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      Three stalwarts – Hero MotoCorp, Honda and TVS Motor commanded this segment, which has seen a double digit YoY growth in total retail salesOla maintains lead as No 1 electric scooterTwo wheeler retail sales in March 2023 saw a total of 14,45,867 units sold, up 12.42 percent from 12,86,109 units sold in March 2022. This was a 1,59,758 unit volume growth. It was also a MoM growth from 12,67,233 units sold in Feb 2023. Retail sales in FY 2022-23 grew 18.54 percent to 1,59,95,968 from 1,34,94,214 units retailed in FY 2021-22.Two Wheeler Retail Sales March 2023Top sellers in the past month were Hero, Honda, TVS and Bajaj, each of which saw significant increase in YoY retail sales. The same could not be said for Hero Electric, Okinawa and Classic Legends and Piaggio that have all posted YoY de-growthTwo Wheeler Retail Sales March 2023 vs March 2023 – YoY AnalysisHero MotoCorp was the best-selling two wheeler ORM in March 2023. Retail sales stood at 4,66,963 units in the past month, up from 4,14,869 units sold last year. Market share improved marginally to 32.30 percent from 32.26 percent YoY. Honda retail sales were at 3,23,901 units in March 2023, up from 2,81,936 in March 2022. Market share improved to 22.40 percent from 21.92 percent YoY.At No. 3 on the list was TVS Motor with 2,37,920 units sold last month. This was a YoY growth with market share going up to 16.46 percent from 15.34 percent YoY. TVS iQube electric scooter is what contributed significant numbers to total sales. Next up was Bajaj Auto Limited with 1,63,926 units sold in March 2023 from 1,42,790 units sold in March 2022. Chetak electric scooter sales are listed under Chetak Technologies Limited. It posted retail sales at 2,332 units last month with a 0.16 percent market share.Two Wheeler Retail Sales March 2023 % ShareRetail sales growth was also reported for Royal Enfield with sales at 69,791 units in March 2023 up from 53,233, taking up market share to 4.83 percent from 4.14 percent on a YoY basis. It was also Suzuki Motorcycle that saw retail sales improve to 64,304 units in the past month. India Yamaha Motors sales were up to 46,987 units in March 2023 from 44,187 in March 2022 though market share dipped to 3.25 percent from 3.44 percent YoY.Electric 2W Retail Sales March 2023Electric two wheeler retail sales saw significant growth. Ola Electric was the leading electric two wheeler maker in terms of sales with 21,274 units sold last month, up from 9,145 units sold in March 2022. This took up market share to 1.47 percent from 0.71 percent held in March 2022. Ola has reported its best ever sales in March 2023.Ather Energy sales in the past month stood at 12,076 units, up from 2,233 last year. Ampere, which offers a diverse range of products such as the Zeal, Magnus and Primus has seen retail sales at 9,334 units in March 2023, up from 6,341. Market share improved marginally to 0.65 percent from 0.49 percent YoY.Two Wheeler Retail Sales March 2023 vs Feb 2023 – MoM AnalysisRetail sales of Hero Electric dipped to 6,652 units in March 2023 from 13,029 in March 2022. There was also Okinawa Autotech that posted YoY de-growth in retail sales to 4,507 units in March 2023. Classic Legends (Jawa / Yezdi) retail sales dipped to 3,253 units last month from 4,265 units sold in the same month last year. Piaggio also reported a YoY de-growth in retail sales to 3,072 units in March 2023 from 4,543 sold in the same month last year. More

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      Harley Davidson 420cc Render – A Bold New Take on the Classic Cruiser

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      Upcoming made-in-India Harley-Davidson will primarily go up against the likes of Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Honda H’ness CB350Harley Davidson 420cc motorcycle for India – RenderAs part of its renewed global strategy, iconic Harley-Davidson is aggressively targeting emerging markets with smaller capacity, single-cylinder bikes. The company has formed partnerships with local OEMs to achieve a competitive price point. For example, Harley is working with QJ Motor in China, whereas the partner of choice in India is Hero MotoCorp.Made-in-India Harley bike will be a neo-retro roadster. Based on recent spy shots, here are some digital renders created by Pratyush Rout. Expected to be a 400+ cc bike, new Harley 420cc bike has a sharp profile, more comparable to RE 650 twins. It’s quite distinct from the fleshier 350ccc bikes like Classic 350 and CB350.Harley Davidson 420cc Leaked Images. Credit – IamabikerHarley-Davidson roadster styling – Render based on spy shotsHarley may be looking to avoid a direct confrontation with the core strengths of RE bikes. Instead, the objective could be to target folks who may want a more agile machine for their everyday commutes. Even Royal Enfield has the slimmer Hunter 350, which has emerged as the second best selling RE bike.Some of the key highlights of Harley-Davidson upcoming bike include round LED headlamp, vertically positioned LED DRL, circular rear view mirrors, sculpted fuel tank, sleek seat, rugged engine guard, slightly upswept exhaust and short tail section. Riding stance seems fairly comfortable with centrally mounted foot pegs and wide, ergonomically positioned handlebar. Harley’s new bike uses a fully digital instrument console, which could be either TFT or LCD.Harley Davidson 420cc motorcycle for India – RenderHarley-Davidson roadster specs, performanceIt is likely that an entirely new platform is being used for Harley’s new small-capacity bike. While the roadster will debut first, Harley could later introduce other versions such as scrambler, adventure, etc. Hero may also use this new platform to launch its own versions. However, there is no official confirmation on such possibilities.Harley Davidson 420cc for India – RenderHarley’s new 420cc motorcycle can be seen with USD forks at front and twin gas-charged shock absorbers at rear. While a monoshock could have been used, the dual shocks look a lot more elegant. The bike has dual-tone alloy wheels and Bybre disc brakes at both ends. Dual-channel ABS is expected to be offered as standard. Wheels are shod with 100-section and 140-section CEAT Zoom Cruz tyres, at front and rear, respectively.Powering Harley’s upcoming bike will be a new air and oil-cooled single-cylinder engine. HD 4XX lettering on the number plate most likely indicates a 400+ cc bike. It is likely to be a 420cc machine. As revealed in spy shots, the bike looks production ready. While an official timeline is not available, the motorcycle is expected to be launched in coming months. Festive season will probably be the best time for the Harley 420cc launch. It could be priced at around Rs 2.50 lakh.Harley Davidson 420cc for India – RenderHarley Davidson Vs Royal Enfield – Round 2It won’t be an easy road for Harley in middleweight segment, as this space is dominated by Royal Enfield. It will be interesting to see the face-off between two legendary brands, both of which are more than a hundred years old. Earlier too RE and Harley had competed, in the 500cc-750cc twin cylinder segment. In that round of competition, Royal Enfield came out on top as their 650cc range turned out to be a global success, while Harley Davidson had to discontinue their Street 500 and Street 750 due to low sales. Time will tell if Harley manages to beat RE in the 350-450cc single cylinder segment or not.Disclaimer – Design renders presented in this blog are solely for illustrative purposes and have not been commissioned, approved, or endorsed by the manufacturer. Designs presented here may not reflect the final product or the manufacturer’s intentions. The renders are provided as conceptual designs or artistic interpretations only, and their accuracy or feasibility cannot be guaranteed. More

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      This RE Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer Mod Will Race Your Heart

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      Unlike most custom jobs which revolve around design, this RE Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer mod gets enhanced performance and brakingRE Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer ModCustom bike builders bring a certain character out of their projects that manufacturers often can’t. That’s because manufacturers aim to appeal to a much wider range of buyers, while a custom bike builder has to appeal to one. That said, some custom bikes are more than just styling upgrades.This new Cafe Racer mod by Neev Motorcycles reflects the same idea. This is not just a stylized motorcycle. This particular Neev Motorcycle seems to have given “more power” in the briefing. That is exactly what Neev Motorcycles have delivered.RE Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer ModThis Continental GT 650 has been re-tuned to make more power. With more power, there should be better brakes too, right? In comes a dual disc setup at the front wheels. This is a thorough mod job and let’s take a closer look.RE Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer Mod – Engine & Braking UpgradesBetter brakes always go hand in hand with more power. Dropping the anchor on this custom Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer is a dual disc setup at the front with upgraded 4-pot calipers. A new master cylinder from Brembo is part of the upgrade as well. Rear braking setup has been kept stock.RE Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer ModNecessitating stronger brakes is a more powerful engine. The stock ECU with the base Royal Enfield GT 650 is tuned right from the factory. It makes 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque. This ECU is now remapped to deliver more performance. This ECU upgrade seems to be subtle, hence negating the need for stronger forged components.RE Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer ModComponentry Upgrades With 180-Section TyreNeev Motorcycles could have used OEM USD front forks from Super Meteor 650. But these look much fatter and offer a lot of beef to motorcycles’ overall appeal. Stock 18” wire-spoke wheels have been done away in favour of 17” alloy wheels lifted straight from a Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750.150/60-17 front and 180/60-17 rear Pirelli Rally STR tyres with block pattern lend a lot of muscle over the stock 100/90-18 front and 130/70-18 rear tyres. Dual exhausts are still present but there is a custom unobstructed exhaust system with end cans having Akrapovic branding.RE Continental GT 650 Cafe Racer ModDesign UpgradesIn terms of design, the original ethos of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is retained. Fuel tank is kept stock, but it now gets a new tank tie finished in gloss black. Other custom handbuilt parts and accessories include front and rear fenders, side body panels, and a custom rear subframe with a custom single seat and cowl.There is a new bash plate to protect underbelly, a new CNC machined triple tree and CNC milled clip-on handlebar, number plate assembly, repositioned stock instrument clusters, and more. The icing on the cake is a custom Grey shade playing beautifully with gloss black elements all along. After-market accessories include LED headlights, bar-end mirrors and grips. More

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      2023 Hayabusa Launch Price Rs 16.9 L – BS6 P2 Compliant, 3 Colours

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      This update doesn’t change the performance figures of 2023 Hayabusa – Which are 187.3 bhp of power and 150 Nm of torque2023 Hayabusa launched in IndiaCurrently, in its third generation, Hayabusa now meets BS6 Phase II emission standards. RDE norms and E20 compatibility checkboxes are now checked and this legendary motorcycle gets equipped with OBD2 equipment as well, monitoring emissions in real time. With this update, Suzuki has offered three new colours to add a touch of excitement as well.2023 Suzuki Hayabusa Gets BS6 P2 CompliantPricing for the motorcycle is pegged at Rs. 16,90,000 (ex-sh) and can be bought from any of Suzuki’s big bike showrooms across the country. OBD2-A compliant Suzuki Hayabusa will be brought into effect from April 7th, 2023.2023 Hayabusa launched in IndiaPhase II of BS6 transition kicked in on April 1st, 2023. All complying motorcycles should now come equipped with OBD2 diagnostic tools to measure real-time emission and various engine parameters. Along with that, RDE (Real Driving Emissions) are also met, apart from lab emissions and this powertrain is now E20 compliant (20% Ethanol).Mr. Kenichi Umeda, MD, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. expressed his gratitude to fellow enthusiasts of third-generation Hayabusa in India. He explained how this legend enjoys a cult following in the motorcycling world for the way it looks and performs. Also, he proudly announced that all the units that were assembled at Gurgaon plant have sold in record time.2023 Hayabusa launched in IndiaHe further explains that this fueled them to introduce new colours to the mix with OBD2-A compliance. These new colours radiate style and sophistication and Mr. Umeda hopes they will be well-received and appreciated by the Indian motorcycling community.New Colours For The New LegendSpeaking of the new colours, they are Metallic Thunder Gray/ Candy Daring Red, Metallic Mat Black No. 2/ Glass Sparkle Black and Pearl Vigor Blue/ Pearl Brilliant White. Suzuki has playfully used contrasting shades to complement the base colours.The contrast colours are found below the headlights in its fascia, lurking beneath its side fairing vents, parts of its rear subframe, seat cowl and its tail section. These add a dash of sophistication and bring a new styling quotient to Suzuki Hayabusa.2023 Hayabusa launched in IndiaWho Does Hayabusa Rival?The 1340cc inline-four motor with 187.3 bhp of power at 9700 RPM and 150 Nm of torque at 7000 RPM. Third-gen Hayabusa tips the scale at 266 kg, making it quite a chore to maneuver in the city. That said, this peregrine falcon is not meant to be caged in the city, it is meant to be unleashed on the highway for power-packed mile-munching.Sure, the performance numbers are slightly lower than second-gen and weight has gone up in third-gen model. That said, the newer model comes jam-packed with electronics making Hayabusa a versatile sports cruiser. It rivals the likes of Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX. More

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      Yamaha R15 White, Aerox Silver, MT15 New Variant – Launch Price Rs 1.43 L To Rs 1.86 L

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      While Aerox and R15 get new colour options, MT15 has gotten a new, more affordable variant without LED indicator and Bluetooth connectivityYamaha R15, Aerox new colours – MT15 base variant showcased to dealersOne of the key facets of Yamaha’s market strategy has been to introduce updates at regular intervals. Even minor updates can help refresh the portfolio and provide more value to enthusiasts. Working on the same lines, Yamaha has launched updates for Aerox, MT15 and R15 at a dealer event in Delhi, along with showcasing new products – R3, R7, R1M, MT03, MT07 and MT09.Yamaha R15 White, Aerox Silver, MT15 New Variant – Launch Price 1.43 L To Rs 1.86 LAerox, R15 new colour optionsAmong the most basic updates for a two-wheeler is new colour options. Aerox gets a new silver colour option and a traction control system (TCS). TCS will help to further maximise performance by minimising wheelspin and better control in any riding condition. Prices start from Rs 1,42,800, ex-sh for the Silver Aerox with TCS.New Yamaha Aerox Solver colour for IndiaWhile silver can be dull, it’s not the case with this new colour shade for Aerox. That’s because the new colour theme has a vibrant mix of contrasting black shade, as evident on the fairing and side panels. Moreover, the scooter gets sporty graphics and lettering.Another key highlight is the golden coloured wheels, a first for Aerox. Silver shade is a welcome addition for Aerox, as current colour options are limited to dark shades. It includes Metallic Black, Racing Blue and Grey Vermillion.2023 Yamaha R15 White ColourIn case of R15, Yamaha has introduced a new white colour, called Intensity White. New Yamaha R15 Intensity White gets Quick Shifter and is priced from Rs 1,85,900, ex-sh. Current options of R15 are Metallic Red and Dark Knight are priced at Rs 1,80,900 and Rs 1,81,900, respectively. R15 Racing Blue is priced at Rs 1,85,900.The new R15 white appears quite different in comparison to existing colour options of Metallic Red, Dark Knight and Racing Blue. White is not necessarily a mainstream colour for a bike, but can appeal to folks who want an entirely different look and feel. R15 white variant gets graphics in grey shade and has orange-coloured wheels. Golden USD forks against the white shade create an exciting contrast.Yamaha MT15 Gets New Variant – Without BluetoothWhile equipping a bike with advanced features has its merits, the resulting increased pricing may not work for everyone. To free MT15 from such constraints, Yamaha has launched a new variant of the bike, which misses out on features such as LED indicators and Bluetooth connectivity. People with limited budget shouldn’t mind sacrificing these features in lieu of the reduced cost of ownership.Cheaper Yamaha MT15 variant – without LED blinkers, bluetoothThis new MT15 variant without the Bluetooth connect, is priced at Rs 1,63,400, ex-sh. It gets two exciting colors – Dark Matte Blue & Metallic Black colour. With the launch of this variant, customers will have a choice to select from Bluetooth (Y-Connect) equipped variant and non-equipped (Y-Connect) variant. This variant will retain the features like Dual Channel ABS for added safety, TCS ensuring maximum performance and OBD2 for quick access to the machine’s vital data. MT15 Bluetooth variants come in four colour options, all of which are priced at Rs 1,68,900. Hat tip to Nikam Yamaha and Jijo Thomas for sharing the exclusive photos. More

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      2023 Yamaha R3, R7, MT03, MT07, MT09 India Launch Soon – Dealer Showcase

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      Out of the five, Yamaha R3 and MT-03 comes off as the most attractive proposition for Indian market, breathing new life into quarter-liter segment2023 Yamaha R3, R7, MT03, MT07, MT09 India Launch SoonIndian motorcycling fraternity has been waiting keenly for a long time to get some special motorcycles from Team Blue. A 150cc faired motorcycle is Yamaha’s current flagship offering for India, believe it or not. After ages, Yamaha seems to be bringing some of its big bikes to India. Motorcycles like R7 and MT-09 have been teased before, but are now showcased.We’re talking about MT-09, MT-07 and MT-03 street-fighter motorcycles and R3 and R7 faired motorcycles. These were showcased to dealers in a recent event. Our sources have revealed that Yamaha intends to launch all these motorcycles by the end of this year as well. Let’s take a look.2023 Yamaha R3, R7, MT03, MT07, MT09 India Launch SoonYamaha MT-03 & R3 – The Next Big Thing In Quarter-Liter SegmentOff all the Yamaha motorcycles showcased in this recent dealer event, our eyes were set on the R3 and MT-03. Both of them might not come equipped with fancy gizmos like a TFT screen, but they will pack substance. ABS, ride-by-wire, traction control, and ride modes are likely.The MT-03 showcased to dealers was in Grey and Cyan colour combination and R3 in Racing Blue. We will see more shades for these when launched. They both get a diamond frame chassis, 37mm USD front forks with 130mm travel, a rear mono-shock with 120mm travel, and 298mm and 220mm brake rotors at front and rear.2023 Yamaha R3, R7, MT03, MT07, MT09 India Launch SoonWe would have liked fatter tyres as opposed to 110/70-17M front and 140/70-17M rear. Both bikes boasts a low 780mm seat height and a 1,380mm long wheelbase for straight-line stability. 160mm ground clearance should be enough to scale any illogical speed breaker in India. With 14L of fuel in the tank, MT-03 will tip the scales at 168kg and R3 weighs a kilo more.2023 Yamaha R3, R7, MT03, MT07, MT09 India Launch SoonEngine is shared between both Mt-03 and R3. Both gets a DOHC setup and its parallel-twin arrangement displaces 321cc and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. 42 PS of power at 10,750 RPM and 29.6 Nm of torque at 9,000 RPM are more than sufficient for this class. KTM 390 Duke and Kawasaki Ninja 300 are the arch-rivals for MT-03 and R3 respectively.R7, MT-07 & MT-09 Will Be Launched TooYamaha’s middle-weight offerings like R7 and MT-07 have lost two of their cylinders, high-revving nature and a lot of character. But 73.4 PS of power at 8,750 RPM and 67 Nm of torque at 6,500 RPM generated from their 689cc parallel twin motor, is not to be scoffed at. This engine gets a 6-speed transmission too.2023 Yamaha R3, R7, MT03, MT07, MT09 India Launch SoonBoth R7 and MT-07 get a fancier TFT display with a load of functionalities. Other componentry includes dual 298mm and single 245mm front and rear disc brake setup, 120/70-17M front and 180/55-17M rear tyres, and a 14L fuel tank. Weight is just 184 kg with MT-07, while R7 weighs 188 kg.Talking about the “Triple” of Yamaha’s lineup, we have MT-09. It gets a 3-cylinder 890cc engine kicking out 119 PS of power at 10,000 RPM and 93 Nm of torque at 7,000 RPM and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It comes with fully adjustable 41mm front USD forks, same tyres as MT-07 and weighs 189 kg with 14L of fuel. Taking power-to-weight ratio to a new level.Launch will happen soon and pricing might be on the higher side of the spectrum, given that it is from Team Blue.Source 1, Source 2 More

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      2024 KTM RC 390 Render Based On Spy Shots – New Colours

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      New-gen KTM RC 390 is getting ready to make global debut later this year – It will be made in India by Bajaj2024 KTM RC 390 RenderKTM RC 390 has been around for a few years now. It offers the right balance between everyday rideability and an occasional track day. KTM is developing a new version, one that has been spied on multiple times. Most recent spy shots of the new KTM 390 give us a clearer look at the design of the motorcycle. Based on 2024 KTM RC 390 spy shots, automotive rendering artist Pratyush Rout has created a digital render.2024 KTM RC 390 to get new design – Render based on spy shotsThe render stays true to the spy shots. There is a single projector headlight at front, which has a jet plane-inspired nose. Side fairing covers more of the engine bay now as opposed to the outgoing model.2024 KTM RC 390 spy shots – Cycle World.Tasteful orange elements are playing with base colours. Side fairing also gets RC 390 badging along with the Ready To Race emblem on KTM logo. On the 2024 KTM RC 390 test mule, pillion seat was replaced with a rack to carry testing equipment. In the render, that is being replaced with a proper split seat setup which is more in line with the 2nd generation model.In the 1st gen model, there was a rather uncomfortable single-seat element that had a neatly integrated pillion seat. WP USD front forks might make it to the production model. There will be more performance than the outgoing model.2024 KTM RC 390 RenderNew-Gen KTM RC 390 – Back To The Drawing Board?There has been a paradigm shift in RC’s design since its inception. When first launched, RC range had a rather minimalist design with body panels, saving precious weight. It was also skinny, in this sense, it was narrower and less bulky with an underbelly exhaust, aiding in bringing the mass towards the center of the motorcycle.2024 KTM RC 390 RenderThe second generation on sale currently, came with a new design, which made the bike look a bit bigger and bulkier. The bug-eyed front dual projector headlight was replaced with a flatter one which looked more cohesive. There were mixed reactions to 2nd gen model and many fans were quite vocal on social media. This could be the reason behind KTM taking a step back, and building the 3rd gen based on 1st gen design language.In effect, 2024 KTM RC 390 gets a single projector headlight and an underbelly exhaust. Side fairing is fuller too, which is reminiscent of the 1st generation model. New-gen KTM RC 390 is likely to make its global debut at the 2023 EICMA show in Italy later this year. India launch can be expected in early 2024.Just like with current RC 390, new gen will also be made by Bajaj at the company plant near Pune. It is from here that the bike is exported across the globe. Similar design language can also be expected to feature on the next gen KTM RC 125 and RC 200. Prices of 2024 KTM RC 390 will remain similar to the current gen RC 390, which is about Rs 3.15 lakh. More