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      Bajaj, KTM Confirm New High End Electric Motorcycles – Pulsar, Duke ?

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      Launch of Bajaj, KTM electric motorcycles will take couple of years at least, as the plan is still in initial stages2023 KTM Duke Electric – RenderElectric two-wheeler segment is expected to witness significant growth in coming years. While bulk of sales will comprise affordable, entry-level electric two-wheelers, there will be plenty of scope for lifestyle products as well. It’s the latter segment that Bajaj Auto and KTM are now looking to target.According to Executive Director of Bajaj Rakesh Sharma, the company is currently working with KTM to identify an appropriate platform for the new electric motorcycles. KTM does have an EV portfolio in international markets, but it’s limited to electric cycles and off-road e-bikes. It’s apparent that Bajaj and KTM will have to develop a new platform from scratch, which is likely to take some time.Bajaj, KTM electric motorcyclesWorking together since 2007 on multiple projects, Bajaj and KTM will further solidify their partnership by foraying into high-end electric motorcycle segment. Bajaj currently manufactures KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles, as part of that partnership. These are sold in domestic market and also exported to overseas locations.Along with premium electric motorcycles, Bajaj is also likely to develop affordable EV products in collaboration with KTM. As part of its EV push, Bajaj has built a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra. This is operational and caters exclusively to manufacturing electric two-wheelers. Chetak electric scooters have started to roll out of this facility.KTM Duke Electric Motorcycle Launch PlansBajaj, KTM high-end electric motorcycles and other upcoming EVs will be manufactured at this new facility. It is a state-of-the-art facility and can be used to manufacture a wide range of electric two-wheelers. It has peak manufacturing capacity of 5 lakh units per annum. The facility also has dedicated design and R&D centres. It has been developed at an investment of around Rs 750 crore.Bajaj Auto has filed trademarks for multiple new names recently. These include Dynamo, Tecnica, Technik, Pulsar Elan, Pulsar Eleganza, etc. It is likely that Bajaj could use either of these names for their upcoming electric motorcycle. KTM has already confirmed working on a Duke based electric motorcycle.Chetak expansion plansMost of the leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers currently have a limited number of products on offer. This applies to OEMs like Ampere, Ola, Ather, Revolt Motors and TVS. Bajaj currently offers only Chetak electric scooter that has been registering consistent sales every month. Sales could have been higher, but it hasn’t been possible due to global shortage of auto parts. Till date, pre-bookings for Chetak have been more than 16,000.Bajaj will be looking to boost sales in coming months, as supply situation improves globally. The company is also working to make Chetak available across the country. As of now, Chetak is available in 27 cities. There are plans to increase this number to 100 cities in the near future. Bajaj is also working to launch multiple new electric two-wheelers over the next two years. The company has already formed a new entity named Chetak Technology to focus exclusively on development of EVs. With more products on offer, Bajaj will be able to target a larger segment of users. More

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      KTM, Husqvarna Price Hike July 2022 – Duke, RC 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

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      KTM has increased prices for all its bikes in the range of Rs 1,427 to Rs 2,148; no updatesImage – MotobikeAs has been the case in most other previous price hikes, July price hike announced by KTM and Husqvarna is likely due to rising input costs. Inflation is now a global phenomenon, which has led to increase in prices of auto parts, components and raw materials. KTM and Husqvarna had increased prices earlier this year in May also.Apart from KTM and Husqvarna, most other OEMs have also announced price hikes multiple times in CY22. Upward revision of two-wheeler prices has been happening with greater frequency since 2020-21. This trend is likely to continue throughout 2022-23 and may be even longer depending on the emerging global geo-political and economic situation.KTM new prices July 2022KTM Duke range prices have been increased by up to Rs 2,148. Lowest price hike is Rs 1,427 for KTM 200 Duke. The bike is now available at a starting price of Rs 1,91,693. KTM 125 Duke and 250 Duke have received price hikes of Rs 2,099 each. New prices are Rs  1,78,041 and Rs  2,37,222, respectively. KTM 390 Duke has the highest price hike in the group at Rs 2,148. New price of 390 Duke is Rs 2,96,230.A similar price structure can be seen for the KTM RC range, where RC 200 has received the lowest price hike of Rs 1,427. New price of RC 200 is Rs 2,14,688. Entry-level RC 125 is being offered at Rs 1,88,640, an increase of Rs 1,779 in comparison to old price. RC 390 gets a price hike of Rs 2,148. New price of KTM RC 390 is Rs 3,16,070.KTM and Husqvarna prices July 2022KTM ADV range starts with 250 Adventure, which is now available at Rs 2,44,205. That’s an increase of Rs 2,099. KTM 390 Adventure price has been increased by Rs 2,148. It is now available at a starting price of Rs 3,37,043. While prices have been hiked, there are no updates for any of the bikes.Overall price hike for KTM bikes seems manageable from the users’ perspective. It is unlikely to have any major impact on sales. Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen prices have also increased for July 2022. The 250cc motorcycles are now priced at Rs 2,19,878 and Rs 2,19,251 which is an increase of Rs 2,099.KTM upcoming bikesEarlier this year in May, KTM had launched updated versions of RC 390 and 390 Adventure. These were launched at a starting price of Rs 3.14 lakh and Rs 3.35 lakh, respectively. Future plans include next-gen 390 Duke, which is expected to make its global debut later this year. It is expected to be launched in India in the first half of 2023.Another possibility is the 390 Adventure R variant that has been spotted on road tests. R variant is already available for higher capacity KTM bikes like 890 Adventure and 1290 Super Adventure. Primary differentiation for R variants comes in the form of additional equipment and features that make these bikes a superior off-roader. As 390 Adventure is popular here, it is possible that KTM may consider the bike’s R variant for India. More

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      KTM, Husqvarna Sales Jun 2022 – Duke, RC 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

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      KTM India reports YoY and MoM decline in domestic sales for For June 2022; Sales less than halved at 1,360 unitsKTM RC 200KTM domestic sales for June 2022 is reported at a YoY and MoM decline. Total sales less than halved, down at 1,360 units from 3,224 units. At 58 percent decline, volume loss stood at 1,864 units. KTM 200 range (RC + Duke) remain atop the chart at 767 units, down from 1,404 units. Volume loss stood at 637 units at 45.37 percent decline. It accounted for over half of all domestic KTM sales last month.KTM India Sales June 2022KTM 390 (RC + Duke + ADV) sales decline was marginal in comparison at 13.43 percent. Sales fell to 374 units, down from 432 units at unit loss of 58. KTM 250 (Duke + ADV) unit sales less than halved at 218 from 536. Volume loss is reported at 318 units at 59.33 percent decline. A single KTM 125 (RC / Duke) was sold. A year earlier, 852 units were sold.KTM India Sales June 2022MoM domestic sales fell 43.36 percent, down from 2.4k units at 1,041 units volume loss. KTM 200 sales are down from 1,197 units at volume loss of 430 units at 36 percent decline. 390 sales fell from 558 units at almost a third. KTM 250 sales fell by almost two-thirds, down from 642 units.KTM India Exports June 2022Exports too fell for the month but at a less steep decline. YoY exports were down at 6,542 units from 8,542 units at 2k volume loss. Decline is at a noticeable 23.41 percent. 390 exports fell to 2,354 units from 3.8k units at 38 percent decline. KTM 200 exports fell to 1,670 units from 2,574 units. KTM 250 units were the only segment to hold its ground at 1,390 units, up from 738 units. Volume gain stood at 652 units. KTM 125 exports fell to 1,128 units from 1,430 units.KTM India Exports June 2022MoM exports were up marginally at 2.41 percent, up from 6,388 units. KTM 390 exports fell marginally from 2,399 units at volume loss of 45 units. KTM 200 exports were down from 1,939 units at a 13.87 percent decline. KTM 250 exports were in the green, up from 7,66 units. KTM 125 exports fell from 1,284 units at a 12.15 percent decline.KTM India Cumulative Sales + Exports – June 2022Total sales for June 2022 fell to 7,902 units from 11,766 units. YoY volume loss for the month is reported at 3,864 units at 32.84 percent decline. KTM 390 segment sales fell to 2,728 units from 4,232 units at volume loss of 1,504 units. Decline is reported at over a third.KTM 200 total sales fell from almost 4k units. At 1,541 units in volume loss, decline was reported at 38.74 percent. KTM 250 units gained owing to exports. Total sales is reported at 1,608 units, up from 1,274 units at volume gain of 334 units. Growth exceeded the quarter mark. KTM 125 segment sales halved, down at 1,129 units from 2,282 units.KTM India Total (Sales + Exports) June 2022MoM total sales fell from 8,789 units at volume loss of 887 units. Decline is reported at 10 percent. MoM KTM 390 segment sales fell from 2,957 units to a 7.74 percent decline. KTM 200 sales fell from 3,136 units to a volume loss of 700 units. KTM 250 sales were up from 1,408 units at volume gain of 200 units. KTM 125 unit sales fell from 1,288. At 12.34 percent decline, volume loss was reported at 159 units.Husqvarna Sales, Exports – June 2022It was yet another month wherein Husqvarna sales remained limited. A mere 4 units were sold in India, down from 186 units YoY. No units were sold in May 2022.Husqvarna India Sales June 2022Exports were in better shape but not in the green. For June 2022, exports fell to 958 units, down from 2,766 units. Volume loss stood at 1,808 units at 65.37 percent decline. YoY Husqvarna 125 exports fell to 84 units from 462 units. At 81.82 percent decline, volume loss stood at 378 units.Husqvarna 200 exports were even lower at 72 units, down from 360 units. Decline stood at 80 percent. 250c unit exports fell to 84 from 252. Volume decline was about two-thirds. Exports for 401 less than halved, down at 718 units from 1,692 units. Volume loss stood at 974 units following 57.57 percent decline.Husqvarna India Exports June 2022MoM Husqvarna exports were up from 776 units at volume gain of 182 units. Volume growth stood at 23.45 percent. Husqvarna 125 exports fell from 126 units. No Husqvarna 200 units were exported in May 2022. Husqvarna 251 exports doubled from 42 units. Husqvarna 401 exports were up from 608 units at volume gain of 110 units. More

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      Old KTM 390 Adventure Gets New Ride Modes Via Software Update

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      KTM 390 leans more towards high-speed commuting over outright off-roading like some rivalsKTM 390 ADVAustrian brand KTM has been one of the strongest contenders in premium performance motorcycles. All KTM motorcycles across the price range have been keenly focused on giving maximum performance while weighing as less as possible. Making KTM products tailor-made for young audiences and enthusiasts alike.KTM 390 series of motorcycles rely on the same principles too. We have street naked 390 Duke, track-focused RC 390 and 390 Adventure that offers explosive performance in adventure tourer segment. KTM has updated the 390 Adventure for 2022 model year with new colour schemes, tougher wheels and 2 riding modes for an increment of Rs. 6,500 over the old model.Old KTM 390 Adventure – Riding Modes390 Adventure came with two riding modes namely Street and Off-Road mode on the 2022 update. These riding modes helped 390 Adventure customers to set the traction control system in two settings based on the terrain they were in. Now, KTM has offered these riding modes for the older model 390 Adventure as well.KTM intends to add riding modes offered with 2022 390 Adventure, on the old model too. Dealers have been provided with a revised ABS software Hex file and a thorough set of instructions to enable ride modes on old model 390 Adventure. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Karan Vazirani for sharing the exclusive update. KTM dealers are expected to flash the new software encoded within provided hex file on old model’s systems. By doing this, a new ROM containing the ride modes will be installed on old model 390 Adventure and the new ROM will bring newly added riding modes too.Old KTM 390 Ride Modes Install – Via Software UpdateBy doing this, KTM is offering value to their customers who bought old 390 Adventure. Because the previous model had all the hardware necessary to get these riding modes and only needed new software to make them operational which is exactly what KTM has done. This procedure is done at dealer level when a prospective old 390 Adventure owner brings their bike for service or KTM might notify them to do so.CompetitionKTM 390 Adventure was conceived to take the 390 platform to new segments. 390 Adventure brings an adventure tourers ergonomics, road presence, ground clearance and more attributes. It may not be an outright hardcore off-roader like Royal Enfield’s Himalayan and Hero XPulse 200 which were conceived as proper off-roaders from day one. KTM is also testing an enduro version of 390 Adventure with spoked wheels offering more off-roading ability.What 390 Adventure brings to the table is its fire-cracker 373 cc single-cylinder engine which makes 42.3 bhp of power at 9000 RPM and 37 Nm of torque at 7000 RPM. It gets a 19” alloy wheel at the front that is shod with 100/90 Metzeler AT tyre and a 17” alloy wheel at the rear shod with 130/80 Metzeler AT tyre. It gets WP Apex 43 mm USD forks at front and a WP Apex mono-shock unit at the rear.KTM 390 Adventure leans more towards the tourer in ‘adventure-tourer’ genre while XPulse 200 and Himalayan offer more off-roading prowess. 2022 KTM 390 Adventure is priced at Rs. 3.33 lakh (ex-sh) and gets two colour offerings namely Dark Galvano Black and our favourite Factory Racing Blue. More

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      KTM India Sales May 2022 – Duke, RC 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

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      KTM India YoY and MoM sales increased substantially in domestic while exports dipped on both countsImage – Dev MTRKTM India has noted growth in the domestic market for May 2022. KTM registered an increase in sales across each model in the company lineup except in the case of the KTM 125 (RC + Duke). In May 2022, the company also introduced the 2022 KTM RC 390 at a price of Rs 3.14 lakh (ex-sh).KTM India Domestic Sales – May 2022Total domestic sales stood at 2,401 units in May 2022, up 154.61 percent over 943 units sold in May 2021. This was a 1,458 unit volume growth. MoM sales on the other hand, increased 268.82 percent from 651 units sold in April 2022, a 1,750 unit volume growth.KTM had the 200 (Duke + RC) as its best-selling model in domestic markets. Sales increased 219.20 percent YoY and 742.96 percent MoM to 1,197 units in May 2022. Sales had stood at 375 units in May 2021 and at 142 units in April 2022. Share increased from 21.81 percent held in April 2022 to 49.85 percent in the past month.Sales of KTM 250 (Duke + ADV) in May 2022 stood at 642 units, up 282.14 percent over 168 units sold in May 2021. This was a 474 unit volume growth with a 26.74 percent share in the company lineup. MoM sales increased substantially by 2468 percent over just 25 units sold in April 2022.KTM India Domestic Sales May 2022KTM 390 (Duke + RC + ADV) which was a top seller in the company lineup in April 2022, was down to No. 3 in June 2022 with 558 units sold, a growth of 332.56 percent over sales of 129 units in May 2021. MoM sales increased 22.91 percent from 454 units sold in April 2022. KTM 390 commanded a 69.74 percent share in April 2022 which dipped to 23.24 percent in the past month.KTM India noted a de-growth in the case of its 125 (RC + Duke) which saw sales dip both in the case of YoY (98.52 percent) and MoM (86.67 percent) to just 4 units from 271 units sold in May 2021 and 30 units sold in April 2022.KTM India Exports – May 2022Exports of KTM India did not end on a positive note. Sales dipped both YoY and MoM with every model in the company lineup posting a de-growth. Total exports which had stood at 9,290 units in May 2021 dipped 31.24 percent to 6,388 units in May 2022. MoM exports fell 38.06 percent over 10,313 units sold in April 2022.KTM India Exports May 2022KTM 390 exports dipped to 2,399 units, down 38.30 percent over 3,888 units shipped in May 2021 leading to volume de-growth of 1,489 units with share percentage at 37.55. MoM exports fell 53.91 percent from 5,205 units shipped in April 2022 when share percent stood at 50.47.Exports of KTM 200 fell 15.33 percent YoY and 0.97 percent MoM to 1,939 units in May 2022 from 2,290 units exported in May 2021 and 1,958 units shipped in April 2022. Share percentage increased from 18.99 percent to 30.35 percent in May 2022. KTM 125 (1,284 units) also saw a dip in exports by 35.09 percent YoY and  37.18 percent MoM. KTM 250 exports stood at 766 units in May 2022, down 32.45 percent over 1,134 units shipped in May 2021 and down 37.18 percent MoM over 2,044 units sold in April 2022.KTM India Total (Exports + Domestic) May 2022Total sales saw a YoY and MoM de-growth by 14.11 percent and 19.84 percent respectively to 8,789 units in May 2022. This was against 10,233 units sold in May 2021 and 10,964 units sold in April 2022. YoY and MoM sales growth was seen in the case of the KTM 200 and 250 while total sales of KTM 390 and 125 were in the red. More

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      2023 KTM 390 Duke New Gen Spied In India For First Time

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      While next-gen KTM 390 Duke will debut later this year in international markets, launch in India is likely in first half of 20232023 KTM Duke 390After launching updated versions of 390 Adventure and RC 390 in May, KTM has started working towards introducing new-gen 390 Duke in India. KTM 390cc bikes are currently the top selling KTM bikes in the country. They are also the most exported KTM bikes from India. All KTM and Husqvarna bikes are manufactured at Bajaj Auto’s Chakan facility near Pune.While new-gen 390 Duke was earlier spotted on road tests in Europe, this is the first time it’s been seen in India. The test mule was fully camouflaged and appeared close to production-ready form. It is evident that the bike packs in a range of updates for a sportier look and feel.KTM 390 Duke Next-Gen stylingFront fascia of new-gen 390 Duke has been updated with a more aggressive headlamp. Functionality of the headlamp will be retained, which is claimed to offer improved visibility in low light and dark conditions. The bike can be seen with new tank shrouds that are much sharper as compared to that of current model. Towards the tail section, the bike appears to have added some new panels. Overall, the bike’s design aesthetics seems to be closely following its larger sibling, the 1290 Super Duke R.Beyond the skin, the bike can be seen using an updated cast aluminium subframe. This again appears similar to that of larger capacity Dukes. Swingarm has also been updated with a new, asymmetrical unit. The current model has the standard, flat bar swingarm design. Some features like the lightweight alloy wheels have been borrowed from KTM’s updated RC range.In other updates, placement of the front disc has been changed to right side. The bike has been equipped with an underbelly exhaust, which enhances its sporty profile. The current model utilizes an upswept exhaust that comes in dual-tone black-metallic finish.With these changes, KTM appears to be targeting multiple improvements. It includes reducing the bike’s weight and enhancing control and handling. With improved power to weight ratio, performance could also get a boost.New TFT consoleNew-gen KTM 390 Duke will have an updated TFT display with revised layout. It can now display more information, as compared to the one used with current model. It is possible that new features like turn-by-turn navigation could be added. Some new connectivity features could also be on the cards. Another update could be emergency brake light system, which activates during hard braking. In this situation, all indicators are flashed at the same time to warn other road users.While the engine casing seems new, it is not certain if there will be any direct performance improvements. The current model is powered by a 373.2cc liquid cooled motor that generates max power of 43.5 hp and peak torque of 37 Nm. It is mated to a 6-speed transmission. The engine is integrated with a quickshifter and slipper clutch. With the updates, new-gen KTM 390 Duke price could exceed the Rs 3 lakh mark. The current model is available at a starting price of somewhere around Rs 2.90 lakh. More

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      New KTM 390 ADV Variant Spied – Upcoming RE Himalayan 450 Rival?

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      It is also possible that one of the models could be a new bike from KTM-owned Spanish motorcycle company GasGas2023 KTM 390 Adventure – New Variant Spied?In the Adv segment, KTM already offers the R variants with its higher capacity 1290 Super Adventure and 890 Adventure. These are equipped with additional features that make them suitable for hardcore off-roading. As 390 Adventure is popular here, there’s a possibility it could receive the R/Rally variant.A number of prominent changes can be seen on the test mules. Most of these are aimed at improving the bike’s off-roading capabilities. For example, there’s the raised front mudguard and knobby tyres at front and rear. The bikes have wire-spoke wheels, as compared to alloy wheels used with standard 390 Adventure. Images are credited to BMH-Images, Bernhard M. Hoehne.KTM 390 Adventure R/Rally featuresAnother key change is a compact underbelly exhaust, as compared to the upswept exhaust used on the standard model. One of the test mules utilizes a half fairing and is equipped with a tall, flat visor. It has also been equipped with a large bash plate. The test mules can be seen with a vertically stacked dual-LED headlamp setup that seems quite radical from a design perspective. It is likely to offer more focused illumination, thereby improving safety in dark conditions.Some features are common to both bikes such as the new boomerang-shaped swingarm. In comparison, standard 390 Adventure utilizes a flat swingarm. TFT instrument console looks largely the same as used with the standard model. However, the placement of the console seems higher on the test mules. Riding ergonomics appear to be the same as that of the existing 390 Adventure.2023 KTM 390 Adventure – New Variant Spied?On both test mules, the tail section is currently missing much of its outer skin. Even the fairing appears to be a temporary unit that will be revised along the development process. These factors indicate that 390 Adventure R/Rally variant could still be several months from launch.KTM 390 Adventure R/Rally engineEngine is likely to be the same as current 390 Adventure. The bike is powered by a 373 cc, liquid cooled motor that generates 44 hp of max power at 9,000 rpm and 37 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It is possible that the engine on R/Rally variant may be tweaked to suit the bike’s off-roading character.Suspension system is also expected to be updated, allowing for longer travel. Some adjustments could be made to the braking apparatus as well. In its present form, 390 Adventure has WP APEX USD front forks and WP APEX rear monoshock suspension. Braking duties are performed by 320 mm disc at front and 230 mm disc at rear. The bike has dual-channel Bosch ABS with cornering function and offroad mode.2023 KTM 390 Adventure – New Variant Spied?As adventure biking is gaining popularity here, it is possible that KTM could introduce 390 Adventure R/Rally variant in India. One of the key rivals will be upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. There could be competition from Honda as well in the form of a new middleweight adventure bike. Evidence to that comes from recently trademarked ‘NX’ and ‘NX500’ names in Europe. More

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      KTM 490 Range To Have 5 Motorcycles – Duke, RC, ADV, Enduro, SMC R

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      The twin-cylinder motor is likely to be a derivative of CF Moto’s 450 cc unitImage for reference.KTM has been busy benefiting from impressive economies of scale by sharing platforms across several body styles as well as across the brands it owns. The 390 for example has Duke, RC and Adventure derivatives in addition to powering Husqvarna’s street fighter range. The 125 and 690 architectures too have multi-product, multi-brand derivatives.It has emerged that the Austrian two wheeler giant is gearing up to enter a new sub-segment in the highly lucrative medium displacement segment. The brand is reportedly eyeing to plug the gap between its 390 and 690 family of products with a new series of 490 models.KTM 490 family on the anvilAccording to MotorcycleNews, KTM is working on an array of models based on a twin-cylinder 450 cc motor first of which is expected to arrive as early as this year. KTM’s new 450 cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled motor is said to be a derivative of a similar unit used by the company’s Chinese arm CF Moto.The 490 family is strongly expected to consist of the usual suspects – Duke, RC and Adventure. We expect the new family of models to have sufficient differentiation in terms of market positioning and performance to let it coexist with the current single-cylinder 390 range.KTM 490 range of motorcycles launch in 2022If the CF Moto’s 450SR is anything to go by, the future KTM 490 family might employ a parallel twin unit with a 270 degree crankshaft. The power output is likely to exceed 50 hp mark by a fair margin but expect detuned A2 versions (output less then 48 hp) to cater to the popular European segment. In a typical KTM fashion, the 490 series will be positioned as the most powerful offerings in the twin-cylinder medium displacement segment which is currently led by Kawasaki Ninja 400.Where will the KTM 490 be made?KTM now has a lot of experience in making quality products in a cost effective manner in Asia, thanks to its partner Bajaj Auto. We expect a similar production arrangement for the 490 family with CF Moto in China. Such a collaboration will be a win-win situation for both the brands. Europe being a production base is not entirely ruled out either.Given the KTM Group’s inclination to diversify its motor, it is not outrageous to expect the upcoming twin-cylinder motor to find its way onboard an array of new enduros and off-roaders as well. The Husqvarna Vitpilen and Svartpilen 501 could also be on the cards.Will it launch in India? The idea of a KTM 390 Duke or Adventure does sound appealing for our market. However, pricing may not be as competitive as the locally made 390 family. Anyway, it is too early to talk about it as of now. More