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      2023 Yamaha Fascino, RayZR Launch Price Rs 89k To Rs 93k – New Colours

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      Power and torque are kept identical on 2023 Yamaha Fascino and RayZR at 8.04 bhp and 10.3 Nm, coupled with a mild hybrid system2023 Yamaha FascinoWith Phase II of BS6 emission deadline nearing, manufacturers are updating their vehicles to comply with the new norms. After Yamaha launched its updated motorcycle line, now it is the turn of its scooters. Today, they have announced the launch of 2023 Fascino and RayZR.In Yamaha’s 125cc scooter lineup, we get two offerings, Fascino and RayZR. Both are polar opposite where design is concerned. Fascino shoots for a neo-retro vibe, while RayZR shoots for a sporty appeal. Both of them are based on similar chassis and are powered by the same 125cc engine, which is now RDE compliant.2023 Yamaha 125cc ScootersFor 2023 scooters, Yamaha offers new colours and OBD-II diagnostics compliance. The 125cc single-cylinder engine mild hybrid system has been reworked to emit a lower amount of emissions. 2023 Fascino gets all-new Dark Matt Blue colour while RayZR Hybrid gets two new attractive colours – Matte Black & Light Grey VermillionCommon features between the two are LED headlights, LED tail lights, a fully digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, front telescopic suspension, and a rear single-sided shock absorber. Both scooters get a 12” front alloy wheel with a disc brake option and a 10” rear alloy wheel with a drum brake. Rear features a 110-section tyre with both, but RayZR gets block pattern tyres.2023 Yamaha RayZRDimensionally, both Fascino and RayZR are the same as before. With this mild hybrid system, Yamaha claims best-in-segment fuel efficiency figures of up to 60 km/l too. Both offer 21L under-seat storage space and have a kerb weight of 99 kg.2023 Yamaha Scooter Prices2023 Fascino prices start from Rs 91k while that of the new RayZR is priced from Rs 89k, ex-sh. Power is still pegged at 6 kW (8.04 bhp), similar to the outgoing model. Yamaha offers an SMG (Smart Motor Generator) with this powertrain enabling features like silent start and start/stop system. Yamaha claims 30% more power and 16% improved efficiency over its preceding 113cc engine.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Eishin Chihana, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies, said, “Under the Call of the Blue brand campaign, it is our endeavor to offer an exceptional experience to our customers. The scooter segment is getting quite competitive in India and customers have much higher expectations from the brands. As a leading two-wheeler brand in India, our commitment goes beyond motorcycles and that’s what we have tried to deliver with the 2023 version of our 125cc Hybrid scooter range.2023 Yamaha Fascino, RayZR pricesThe addition of the Y-Connect app is a big step towards providing vital, driving-related information to our customers allowing them to take true charge of their riding patterns. On the other hand, colours reflect a rider’s persona and with the additions of new and exciting colours, there are now new ways for our customers to flaunt their style. That’s Yamaha’s commitment and we’ll continue to bring such exciting upgrades in our models in future as well to meet the expectations of our customers in India.” More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2023 – Splendor, Pulsar, Raider, Hunter

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      Motorcycle sales improved 11.63 percent YoY with the Hero Splendor commanding a major portion of total salesRoyal Enfield CustomsMotorcycle sales increased 11.63 percent YoY to 6,56,474 units in Jan 2023. This was a 68,369 unit volume growth over 5,88,105 units sold in Jan 2022. It was a MoM volume growth of 21,069 units from 6,35,405 units sold in Dec 2022.Motorcycle sales lists were topped by the Hero Splendor at no. 1 with sales of 2,61,833 units sold in the past month, up 25.72 percent from 2,08,263 units sold in Jan 2022. It was a 53,570 unit volume growth with the Hero commanding a 39.88 percent share on this list. Sales in Dec 2022 had stood at 2,25,443 units thus relating to a MoM volume increase of 36,390 units.Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2023Honda CB Shine was at No 2. Sales were at 99,878 units, a YoY de-growth of 5.02 percent from 1,05,159 units sold in Jan 2022. The CB Shine has a 15.21 percent share on this list.It was followed by the Bajaj Pulsar, sales of which improved 26.09 percent YoY to 84,279 units from 66,839 units sold in Jan 2022. The Pulsar range has seen a new addition with 2023 Pulsar 220F re-opened for bookings.Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2023At No. 4 was Hero HF Deluxe with sales de-growth of 44.32 percent, down to 47,840 units from 85,926 units sold in Jan 2022. The HF Deluxe commands a 7.29 percent share. When compared to sales in Dec 2022, when HF Deluxe was at No. 2, which had stood at 1,07,755 units it was a significant MoM de-growth.Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2023Bajaj Platina sales also dipped YoY by 9.94 percent to 41,873 units, down from 46,492 units sold in Jan 2022. Bajaj Auto launched the Platina ABS 110cc in Dec 2022. It is India’s first motorcycle in the 100-110cc segment to receive ABS as standard.Apache, Raider, Classic 350Lower down the order on the list of top 10 motorcycle sales in Jan 2023, were the TVS Apache with an 11.13 percent YoY growth to 28,811 units, up from 25,925 units sold in Jan 2022. It was followed by the Raider with a 139.37 percent YoY growth to 27,233 units from 11,377 units sold in Jan 2022.Top 10 Motorcycles SalesJan-23Jan-221. Hero Splendor (+26%)2,61,8332,08,2632. Honda CB Shine (-5%)99,8781,05,1593. Bajaj Pulsar (+26%)84,27966,8394. Hero HF Deluxe (-44%)47,84085,9265. Bajaj Platina (-10%)41,87346,4926. TVS Apache (+11%)28,81125,9257. TVS Raider (+139%)27,23311,3778. Royal Enfield Classic 350 (-2%)26,13426,7759. Honda Unicorn (+94%)22,01911,34910. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 (NA)16,5740Total6,56,4745,88,105Sales of RE Classic 350 dipped 2.39 percent to 26,134 units in Jan 2023 from 26,775 units sold in Jan 2022. Sales of the Honda Unicorn nearly doubled on a YoY basis t0 22,019 units from 11,349 units sold in Jan 2022. Hunter 350 sales stood at 16,574 units. This was a MoM de-growth from 17,261 sold in Dec 2022. More

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      Top 10 Scooters Jan 2023 – Activa, Jupiter, Ola, Ather, iQube

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      Honda Activa was the most sold scooter in India in January 2023 finishing ahead of TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access by a huge marginOla Electric ScooterWhen we look at the top 10 scooter sales in India in January 2023 and compare them with sales in Jan 2022 we see a significant 15.47 percent growth. Total sales stood at 3,41,791 units in Jan 2023 up from 2,95,994 units sold in Jan 2022. This was a volume growth of 45,797 units. When compared on a MoM basis, scooter sales increased significantly over 2,74,335 units sold in Dec 2022.In January 2023 as well, Honda Activa continued its reign in the scooter kingdom despite reporting a YoY de-growth. Total sales of the Activa scooter stood at 1,30,001 units last month, a 9.24 percent YoY dip from 1,43,234 units sold in Jan 2022. This was a 13,233 unit volume de-growth with the Activa commanding a 38.04 percent share. Apart from the Honda Activa, no other scooter on this list was able to cross the 1 lakh unit sales mark.Top 10 Scooter Sales Jan 2023At no. 2 was TVS Jupiter with sales growth of 25.32 percent YoY. Sales increased to 54,484 units in the past month, up from 43,476 units sold in Jan 2022. This was an 11,008 unit volume growth with the Jupiter commanding a 15.94 percent share on this list. MoM sales of the Jupiter also increased to 39,849 units sold in Dec 2022.Suzuki Access was up next with sales of 45,497 units in Jan 2023. This was a 7.95 percent YoY growth from 42,148 units sold in Jan 2022 with a volume growth of 3,349 units. TVS Ntorq sales increased 15.35 percent YoY to 24,362 units, up from 21,120 units sold in Jan 2022. It was also a significant MoM increase in sales over 16,191 units sold in Dec 2022.Top 10 Scooters Sales Jan 2023Honda has noted a YoY and MoM degrowth in sales of the Dio scooter. Sales slipped to 18,752 units in the past month, down 32.64 percent from 27,837 units sold in Jan 2022. In Dec 2022, the company had sold 20,615 units. Share percentage also fell from 7.51 percent held in Dec 2022 to 5.49 percent in Jan 2023.Top 10 Scooters Sales Jan 2023Electric Scooters – Ola S1, Ather 450XOla Electric saw its retail sales zoom 1549.64 percent YoY. Sales which had stood at 1,106 units in Jan 2022 increased to 18,245 units in the past month. The Ola S1 topped electric scooter sales charts all through the past calendar year with an average monthly sales of 8,914 units.Ather 450X sales improved 394.88 percent YoY to 14,802 units in Jan 2023, up from 2,991 units sold in Jan 2022. This was an 11,811 unit volume growth. Ather achieved a major milestone in Jan 2023 having surpassed a 1 lakh unit production. TVS iQube sales also went up 695.88 percent YoY to 12,169 units from 1,529 units sold in Jan 2022 which related to a 10,640 unit volume growth. It was also a MoM growth from 11,071 units sold in Dec 2022.Top 10 Scooters SalesJan-23Jan-221. Honda Activa (-9%)1,30,0011,43,2342. TVS Jupiter (+25%)54,48443,4763. Suzuki Access (+8%)45,49742,1484. TVS Ntorq (+15%)24,36221,1205. Honda Dio (-33%)18,75227,8376. Ola (Retail) (+1550%)18,2451,1067. Ather 450X (+395%)14,8022,9918. Suzuki Burgman (+32%)12,5049,5049. TVS iQube (+696%)12,1691,52910. Hero Destini (+296%)10,9753,049Total (+15%)3,41,7912,95,994Lower down the order at No. 8 was the Suzuki Burgman Street. Sales increased 31.57 percent YoY to 12,504 units, from 9,504 units sold in Jan 2022. The top 10 scooter list also included the Destini, sales of which improved 259.95 percent YoY to 10,975 units, up from 3,049 units sold in Jan 2022 relating to a 7,926 unit volume growth. MoM sales were higher from 9,123 units sold in Dec 2022. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar 220F Launch Price Leaks – Rs 1.39 Lakh, WB Dealer

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      The same 220 cc single-cylinder engine will be carried over, making 20.9 bhp of power and 18.5 Nm of torque and is coupled to a 5-speed gearboxBajaj Pulsar 220F Launch Price LeaksA few months after the launch of Pulsar F250, Bajaj Pulsar 220F was silently retired. But it seems that the new P250 did not manage to engage enough sales as expected. As per sales data, Bajaj has lost considerable sales in the 200 – 250cc segment since the 220F was discontinued.In order to regain lost sales in the 200cc+ segment, Bajaj has relaunched the Pulsar 220F. Production has already started at the company plant, while bookings are now open across India.Bajaj Pulsar 220F Pricing LeaksAfter bringing you pictures of the Pulsar 220F from the production plant, we have now gotten our hands on its pricing as well. Bajaj Pulsar 220F price is pegged at Rs. 1,39,686 (ex-sh), as revealed by a dealer in Durgapur, West Bengal.Pricing of the new Pulsar 220F is in line with what we had anticipated. It is currently the most affordable 200cc+ motorcycle in the Indian market. Bookings of the Pulsar 220F are now open across India.Bajaj Pulsar 220F Launch Price LeaksBajaj Pulsar 220F pricing has been its strength for a long time. Even today, there is no real rival for the Pulsar 220F. The only motorcycle coming close to Pulsar 220F is its newer and bigger sibling Pulsar F250, which is priced at Rs. 1,49,978, ex-sh. Apart from competing with its sibling, Bajaj Pulsar 220F price pits it against Hero Xpulse 200 4V, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Honda Hornet 2.0 and the likes.Specs & FeaturesWith its revival, we were hoping Bajaj would be adding dual-channel ABS, Bluetooth connectivity (not a blue-backlit Bajaj logo) and some more new features. But Bajaj has kept the Pulsar 220F unchanged. Except for new stickers and colours, there is not much that is new with the 2023 Pulsar 220F.Powering the new Pulsar 220F is a 220cc air/oil cooled engine that is now RDE and OBD-II compliant. It delivers 20.9 bhp of power and 18.5 Nm of torque, coupled to a 5-speed gearbox. Bajaj Pulsar 220F comes equipped with disc brakes at both ends and single channel ABS, telescopic front forks and twin shock absorbers at the rear.Other features include clip-on handlebars, a semi-digital instrument console, split seats, projector headlight, and a bikini fairing. More details will be revealed at the official launch in a few days. Deliveries will start immediately after. More

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      New Yamaha FZS V4.0 Arrives At Dealer Showroom – Walkaround

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      With a price tag of Rs. 1,27,400 (ex-sh), 2023 Yamaha FZ-S Ver 4.0 competes with Xtreme 160R, Apache RTR 160 4V and Pulsar N160New Yamaha FZS V4.0The FZ lineup acts as an entry-level portal into Yamaha’s motorcycle lineup. Thanks to this, it is the highest-selling Yamaha motorcycle in India. Yamaha has now updated FZ-S FI for 2023 and now bears Ver 4.0 tag. There are considerable changes to the outgoing model.Price increment associated with this update is Rs. 3,000. New Yamaha FZS V4.0 is priced from Rs. 1,27,400, as opposed to Rs. 1,24,400 for the outgoing model (both prices ex-sh). Price increment seems to be justified considering everything new with Ver 4.0. Along with new FZS, Yamaha also launched updated versions of FZ-X, R15 V4 and MT-15.2023 Yamaha FZ-S Ver 4.0First batch of the new FZ-S has started to arrive at dealer showrooms. Thanks to K2K Motovlogs we now have a detailed walkaround of 2023 Yamaha FZ-S. Main change that is immediately visible is its front headlight design. Ver 4.0 new face gets twin LED DRLs flanking the main LED headlight unit. These new DRLs somewhat remind me of the red tattoo on Kratos’ face in the God Of War video game.We would have liked it if Yamaha got rid of the chrome element surrounding its fake air vent on its tank shrouds. This still is the only sour point on an otherwise brilliant-looking motorcycle. Nonetheless, it lends FZ-S Ver 4.0 a strong character.[embedded content][embedded content]Other changes include a larger instrument console. This is the same unit as found on Yamaha MT-15. New FZS has a larger LCD display that gets Bluetooth connectivity. It displays phone battery level, SMS alerts and call alerts on the console. No turn-by-turn navigation, though.LED turn indicators are now offered as standard. Earlier, it was offered only as a paid accessory. Even though the braking hardware is kept similar to the outgoing model, TCS has been added with Ver 4.0. This is a welcome addition to Yamaha’s entry-level motorcycle. Taking on corners will be even more inspiring than before. Dual-channel ABS is still not offered.Specs & RivalsWith the new model, Yamaha has integrated OBD-II diagnostics as well. The 149cc single-cylinder engine is BS6 phase II compliant, meeting RDE norms. Along with that, this engine is E20 compliant as well. Meaning, it is capable of running on Ethanol blends up to 20%.Mechanically, there are no changes as of FZ-S Ver 4.0. It still makes 12.4 PS of power and 13.3 Nm of torque. Engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This is a fairly fuel-efficient 150cc motorcycle. Yamaha is offering the same three shades that it used to offer with FZ-S ver 3.0. These are Metallic Black, Metallic Grey and Majesty Red. Only Metallic Grey gets Blue alloys, while the other two get them in Gold shade. More

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      350cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2023 – Classic, Bullet, Jawa, Yezdi, CB350

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      Motorcycle sales in the 350cc segment grew 35.53 percent YoY and 14.53 percent MoM in Jan 2023Royal Enfield Classic 350cc Sales Jan 2023Positive sales growth was seen across the 350cc motorcycle segment in the past month. Sales stood at 68,880 units, up 35.53 percent YoY from 50,823 units sold in Jan 2022. MoM sales also ended positively with a 14.53 percent growth over 60,141 units sold in Dec 2022.Top 5 models on this list were from Royal Enfield. It was the Classic 350 that saw maximum sales at 26,134 units, down 2.39 percent YoY over 26,775 units sold in Jan 2022. MoM sales improved 26.36 percent from 20,682 units sold in Dec 2022. The Classic 350 has a 37.94 percent share in this segment.350cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2023At no. 2 was Hunter 350 with 16,574 units sold in the past month and a 24.06 percent market share. This was a MoM de-growth of 3.98 percent when compared to 17,261 units sold in Dec 2022 when market share had stood at 28.70 percent.YoY and MoM growth was reported for Bullet 350 which is regaled for its outstanding performance and iconic design. Sales in the past month improved by 31.70 percent YoY and 9.86 percent MoM to 9,685 units. There had been 7,354 units sold in Jan 2022 while sales in Dec 2022 had stood at 8,816 units.350cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2023Sales of RE Meteor dipped 9.91 percent in Jan 2023 to 7,622 units from 8,460 units sold in Jan 2022. MoM sales improved by 21.02 percent from 6,298 units sold in Dec 2022. Outstanding growth was seen in the case of Electra 350 with a 58.73 percent YoY increase in sales to 4,208 units, up from 2,651 units sold in Jan 2022. MoM sales also improved by 24.46 percent from 3,381 units sold in Dec 2022.Honda, Jawa, Yezdi Sales 350ccLower down the list was the Honda CB350 at No. 6 with sales falling 66.22 percent YoY to 1,085 units in Jan 2023 from 3,212 units sold in Jan 2022. MoM sales however improved by 6.16 percent from 1,022 units sold in Dec 2022.There was also the Jawa Yezdi on this list with retail sales in Jan 2023 at 3,572 units, up 50.65 percent from 2,371 units sold in Jan 2022 relating to volume growth of 1,201 units. In Dec 2022, there had been 2,681 units sold relating to a 33.23 percent MoM growth. This led to a volume growth of 891 units.Recently Jawa Yezdi added new colours to its Jawa 42 and Yezdi Roadster at the start of this year and have extensive plans for 2023 with expansion of network from a current 400 touchpoints in India to over 500 outlets by the end of this calendar year. More

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      Ola Electric Scooter Battery Price – Rs 87k For S1 PRO

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      Prices for Ola S1 Range batteries go till Rs. 66,549 for a 3 kWh pack and Rs. 87,298 for a 4 kWh packOla Electric Scooter Battery CostIndia has opened up to the EV revolution like never before. This is reflected in sales figures as they post meteoric rise month-on-month. Leading this growth in 2W EV segment is Ola Electric. The company recently announced varied battery options for its S1 range of scooters. Along with that, we also got a glimpse of Ola’s 5 future motorcycles too.Ola’s batteries range from 2 kWh (S1 Air & S1), 3 kWh (S1 Air & S1) and 4 kWh (S1 Air & S1 Pro) in capacity. One must have wondered how much one battery from Ola costs. Prices have been recently revealed by a Twitter user Mannu Bhardwaj. Prices for a 3 kWh battery pack for Ola S1 and S1 Air is Rs. 66,549 and a 4 kWh battery pack for S1 Air and S1 Pro is Rs. 87,298.Ola S1 Range Batteries PricesConsidering the price of these scooters respectively, battery alone costs more than half of the entire vehicle. It is staggering to learn how much EV batteries cost. For example, Nexon EV battery pack and electric motor costs Rs 11 lakh. One has to be aware of battery costs while buying EVs.Ola’s banana-shaped batteries are manufactured in-house and are indigenously designed as well. Even though Ola Electric is one of the leading mass-manufacturers of batteries in India, prices are relatively higher. Unlike China, India is still in its infant stages where battery production is concerned.Ola Electric Scooter Battery Cost – 2.98 kW at Rs 66kManufacturing efficiency of China associated with a large scale of production is a crucial factor too. Not to mention the world’s largest reserves of Lithium are in China. Indian battery prices can’t compete with Chinese component prices. Plus we have to pay customs duties. Due to a combination of factors, cost of batteries is relatively higher in India and batteries play a vital role in EV prices.Ola Electric Scooter Battery Cost – 6 kW at Rs 87kOn top of this, Ola’s batteries are part of a high-voltage EV architecture as opposed to abundant slow-speed electric scooters. Ola’s motors are capable of peaking at 4.5 kW (S1 Air) to 8.5 kW (S1 & S1 Pro). Battery development costs and battery optimisation costs add to the overall price too. Ola has engineered its scooter lineup to extract as much as 181 km (claimed) from a single charge.Ola To Setup Lithium Cell Giga FactoriesOla CEO announced today – “Ola will setup the worlds largest EV hub with integrated 2W, Car and Lithium cell Gigafactories in Tamil Nadu”. They have sighed MoU with Tamil Nadu government. These new factories will help bring battery cost down in the future.Ola Electric Announces Lithium cell GigafactoriesOne might argue for Rs. 87,298, they can buy an entire 125cc ICE scooter (ex-sh) and still have Rs. 10,000 left for fuel costs to cover 5,000 km. It is hard to argue with despite the ecological concerns. That said, early adopters are the ones burdened with EV prices so manufacturers reach the mass-production stage. It is what it is.Source More

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      2024 KTM Duke 200, Duke 390 Spied Up Close – New Details

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      New KTM Duke 200/250/390 pack in a new chassis and subframe, enhanced styling and updated swingarm and suspension2024 KTM Duke 200 Spied TestingKTM has been steadfast in introducing updates across the range at regular intervals. Be it new colour options, visual tweaks, performance boost or hi-tech features, KTM has always focused on staying one-step ahead in the game.KTM’s efforts have paid rich dividends, as is evident from its growing popularity across the globe. The company recently achieved a key production milestone of 1 million units at Bajaj plant.KTM 2023 Duke 200/250/390 updatesLater this year, KTM will be launching the updated versions of 200 Duke, 250 Duke and 390 Duke. Sightings of test mules reveal quite a few exciting updates. Duke range is among the primary volume generators for the company. So, it’s apparent that KTM will ensure the new Duke motorcycles meet expectations and have better capabilities than rivals.New 2023 KTM Duke gets a refreshed headlight and tail light. Fuel tank appears to be a larger unit and shoulder fairing seems to be a few centimetres longer than that of the current model. The grooves on the fairing appear to be deeper, which could possibly help improve the bike’s aerodynamics. Overall, the bike looks sharper and sportier in comparison to the current model. 2023 KTM Duke bikes could also get new colour options. Take a look at the detailed spy video of new gen KTM Duke shared by The Fat Biker.[embedded content][embedded content]Users can expect improved ride dynamics, as 2023 KTM Duke motorcycles utilize a new chassis and subframe. Exact details are not known, but past updates have focused on improving balance and handling. Changes introduced in the past have also resulted in a lightweight profile for the bike. A similar approach is likely for 2023 KTM Duke as well.In terms of core hardware, one of the key updates is offset monoshock rear suspension and new swingarm geometry. An offset rear monoshock can have various advantages, depending on the design. In general, it helps reduce clutter, improves space utilization and allows easy access for repairs and maintenance.KTM 2023 Duke 200/250/390 performanceNew 20223 KTM Duke motorcycles will be getting upgraded engines. Users can expect improved performance and possibly some fuel savings as well. In India, the engines will be greener with OBD-2 compliance. New 2023 KTM 390 Duke is expected to get a higher displacement 399cc motor. In its current form, 390 Duke is powered by a 373.2 cc motor that makes 43 hp of max power and 37 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.Along with cosmetic touch-ups and hardware upgrades, 2023 KTM Duke bikes could get a range of new tech features. There could be a new digital instrument console or additional features could be introduced. Rider aids could be expanded and there could be new functions on the KTM MY RIDE connectivity platform. 2023 KTM Duke bikes are expected to be launched sometime in mid-2023. As they pack in a comprehensive range of updates, pricing will be on the higher side. More