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      KTM 390 Adventure at Rs 6,999 EMI – Exchange offer, up to 95% finance offer

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      The KTM 390 Adventure is arguably the best single-cylinder motorcycle available in India
      KTM India launched its flagship adventure tourer or dual-sport motorcycle, 390 Adventure back in January 2020 at a starting price of Rs 2.99 lakh ex-showroom. It is one of the first products from the brand to attain BS6 specifications and arguably the best buy in India’s emerging single-cylinder sports motorcycle category. KTM India, part of Bajaj Auto, further plans to launch a trimmed-down ‘250 Adventure’ in the near future.

      Ex-showroom (Delhi) pricing of the KTM 390 Adventure currently stands at Rs 3.04 lakh. This is still a reasonable figure considering the host of segment-first features offered with it. The motorcycle primarily rivals the Royal Enfield Himalayan while BMW Motorrad India is almost ready with the BS6-compliant G 310 GS. If rumours are correct, the entry-level BMW G 310 siblings will come with a hefty discount in their updated BS6 format.
      KTM 390 Adventure – Finance Options
      KTM India has partnered with Bajaj Finance and HDFC Bank to offer finance coverage up to 95 per cent, with competitive interest rates and flexible tenures. However, the primary highlight is the brand’s very own EMI programmes starting at Rs 6,999 per month (for five years) with up to 80 per cent coverage on its on-road price.

      KTM 390 Adventure
      Sumeet Narang, President (Probiking) at Bajaj Auto, states that the KTM 390 Adventure is a “pivotal addition” to the brand’s expanding portfolio which recently included the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 and Svartpilen 250. He added that the adventure tourer is a promising, capable and versatile product for India’s biking enthusiasts. Hence, the new finance schemes are aimed to open new possibilities for potential buyers to own the KTM 390 Adventure.
      KTM 390 Adventure – Overview
      The 2020MY KTM 390 Adventure is powered by a 373.2cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine generating almost 43bhp @ 9,000rpm and 37Nm @ 7,000rpm. The powerplant is familiar from KTM’s other ‘390’ offerings, Duke and RC. This is mated to a 6-speed transmission via a slipper clutch alongside a bidirectional quickshifter, dubbed Quickshifter+.
      Other features include full-LED headlamps, adjustable windscreen, TFT instrument console, KTM MyRide smartphone connectivity (optional), three-axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) coupled to cornering ABS; ride-by-wire, offroad mode, cornering traction control, etc. It rides on Metzeler Tourance tyres and weighs about 177kg. Fuel tank capacity stands at 14.3 litres. There are only two colour choices: White and Orange.
      India is one of the very first markets to get KTM’s all-new single-cylinder adventure tourer. In global markets, it has already become a highly desirable starter bike. More

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      KTM RC 250 fairing removed – Modified into a neo-retro Cafe Racer

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      Minority Custom Motorcycle (MCM) has taken a unique styling approach for the KTM RC 250 platform
      Austrian] two-wheeler manufacturer KTM has three single-cylinder BS6 model lines in its Indian portfolio: Duke, RC and Adventure. The range starts with the KTM 125 Duke in the 125cc sports category and goes up to the 390 Adventure in the 300-400cc sports tourer or dual-sport segment.

      The faired KTM RC line has two variants: 200 and 390. Meanwhile, the KTM RC 250 is not available on the Indian market despite being assembled at Bajaj Auto’s Chakan manufacturing facility for exports.
      KTM India might consider its launch at some point in the future, especially since the 390 Adventure is getting a trimmed-down ‘250’ sibling soon. There has not been a compelling choice in the 250cc faired-sports category since Honda Motorcycle India discontinued its CBR250R.

      Minority Custom Motorcycle (MCM), based in Indonesia, has modified an RC 250 into a neo-retro cafe racer. Headed by Jonathan Evan, MCM has definitely chosen a challenging aesthetic approach in the project. One does not usually come across a faired motorcycle customised into a cafe racer, let alone a neat example. The motorcycle belongs to a client in eastern Indonesia.
      The Aim
      Jonathan and his team have retained some of the original KTM DNA with its bright orange theme against dark metallic grey (in line with the engine’s shade). Minority Custom Motorcycle states that the project is a tribute to ‘60s cafe racers. It gives an insight into how a KTM cafe racer would look like. At present, the closest thing to a ‘KTM 250 Cafe’ is the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250.
      Notable Features
      Proper attention was given to change the angular looks of the donor motorcycle without any chances of abruptness in the final design. To make this happen, the RC 250 wears a handmade steel-sheet fuel tank of the same capacity.

      KTM RC 250 Modified
      Key highlights include single-seat layout, wasp tail cowl with integrated brake lamp; ‘halo’ LED headlamp + visor, custom clip-on handlebars, single-pod instrument console, Bridgestone Battlax tyres, stainless steel exhaust piping with Scorpion muffler and more. Extra bodywork had to be installed to cover off some of the electricals hidden by the stock fairing. The new clip-ons changed its original rider triangular substantially that MCM had to set the footpegs further back.
      Power Plant
      MCM has not made any major revisions to the power plant. In Indian-spec BS6 format, the 248.8cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine churns out 30.57bhp @ 8,000rpm and 27.4Nm @ 6,500rpm. This is mated to a 6-speed transmission via a slipper clutch.

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      KTM RC 200 modified by owner in Kerala – Gets styling upgrade, new colour

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      The modified KTM RC 200 also sports some styling upgrades from Pune-based Autologue Design
      KTM India updated its entire single-cylinder line-up to BS6 specifications earlier this year, in addition to launching the all-new 390 Adventure dual-sport motorcycle. The Austrian-origin automaker primarily has three model lines: Duke, RC and Adventure. While the naked-sports Duke is available in 125, 200, 250 and 390 formats, the faired-sports RC range lacks a ‘250’ version (although it is assembled in India for export markets). The KTM RC 200 is arguably the most popular choice among them.

      In BS6 format, the KTM RC 200 (as well as other KTM ‘200’ models) gets new choices of colour and graphics. Prices start at Rs 1.97 lakh ex-showroom. It is powered by a 199.5cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine making 24.65bhp @ 10,000rpm and 19.2Nm @ 8,000rpm. This is mated to a 6-speed transmission.
      Thanks to its different styling approach and impressive performance (for a 200cc single), the KTM RC 200 is a hit among young buyers. While some build capable track machines over it, many others personalise its aesthetics using aftermarket parts and unique paint/wrap schemes (oftentimes tastelessly). In a sea of weirdly-customised examples, this particular RC 200 from Kerala stands apart in a good way.

      KTM RC 200. Credit – the_demonspeed
      The owner (the_demonspeed on Instagram) has opted a gloss metallic blue/white combo against a gloss-black theme. Orange details are kept to a minimum, unlike its stock avatar. As the images suggest, the wrap was done at a detailing centre called Zed One. The motorcycle also wears some custom components from Pune-based Autologue Design.
      Combined with an extended visor, number plate delete (cannot remain like that on the road) and decals, the KTM RC 200 (BS4 version) looks good in the pictures. However, the single-seat configuration, without an actual seat or cushioning, might compromise on practicality or at least daily useability. Even MotoGP bikes that sport the most committed riding position have some form of cushioning.
      Mechanically, it remains the same. The BS4-compliant ~200cc engine generates almost identical figures as its newer BS6 counterpart. KTM AG has been working on an all-new RC generation for quite some time. The only images of it are those of early test mules or prototypes with temporary body panels.

      Rumours suggest that KTM will debut its next-gen single-cylinder faired sportbike at EICMA 2021. Meanwhile, both EICMA 2020 and INTERMOT 2020, two of the biggest motorcycle shows in the world, were cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. More

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      KTM 490 Duke, Adventure under development in India for 2022 launch

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      KTM 390 ADV image for ref. The news of KTM working on a 500 cc multiple-variant platform is not new. Back in late 2018, the Austrian motorcycle brand’s CEO Stefan Pierer went on record to confirm the existence of this project. He also added that Bajaj Auto would be developing the medium-displacement architecture in India […] More

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      KTM Adv 390, Duke 125, 200, 250, 390, RC prices increase – 2020 May

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      As India completes its third phase of COVID-19 lockdown protocols, automotive dealerships in select cities (green and orange zones) are gradually opening for business. Last week, Bajaj Auto shared the full list of KTM India dealerships (which also double up as Husqvarna outlets) that have been opened following all recommended COVID-19 safety guidelines. Previously, the […] More

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      KTM Duke, RC, 390 ADV, Husqvarna 250 sales restart – Full list of dealers

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      As India goes halfway in its third phase of COVID-19 lockdown protocols, several automotive dealerships have been granted permission to open their facilities. However, staff are advised to follow various safety guidelines and periodic sanitisation intervals at all times. On a higher level, the same applies to every automotive manufacturing plant reopened in the last […] More

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      KTM RC 390 Modified as Final Year college project – Full marks

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      KTM products are easily the best in India’s single-cylinder sports motorcycle category. The Austrian brand (in which Bajaj Auto has a 48% stake) has updated all its products to BS6 emission norms at the start of this year. In terms of performance as well as equipment, KTMs have always had an edge over its competitors. […] More