Orange Is The Answer - Different KTM Bikes For Different Needs

Orange Is The Answer - Different KTM Bikes For Different Needs

KTM, a name that has come to be associated with performance, excitement, and thrilling riding experiences over the years. The Austrian brand has been around for decades now excelling in producing motorcycles in different formats for all kinds of riders, terrains and riding experiences. While these bikes are focus built, there is one thing that's common across all KTM bikes, and that is the absolute thrill of riding.

From adventure bike to track focused machines, and ones that dominate paved roads, and urban landscapes. KTM has a bike that is ready to take on everything.

Gen 3 KTM 390 Duke

The third generation of one of the most exciting single-cylinder naked bikes of the modern day, the KTM 390 Duke, takes things to the next level. If you are someone who wants to dominate the urban landscapes and the city streets on your daily rides, then the 390 Duke is for you. Combining the most powerful sub-400cc engine with really agile handling characteristics, the 3rd Gen 390 Duke is an excitement generator.

In the latest iteration, it comes with a bigger 398.63cc single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, FI engine. It is also more powerful than ever producing 46 PS at 8500 rpm and 39 Nm at 6500 rpm. This high strung engine promises excellent performance at the slight twist of a throttle. It truly is ideal for enthusiasts who want to feel the power on their daily commutes and are happy to rip the throttle on the open highways.

With sharp and gorgeous streetfighter styling, the KTM 390 Duke makes a bold statement and stands out in the crowd, especially in the signature KTM orange colour scheme. It also comes packed with a lot of high tech features including a quickshifter, launch control, traction control, cornering ABS and three ride modes. All these bits make the bike even more compliant to the rider’s liking, but does not compromise in the thrilling riding experience. To make the bike more convenient and personal, the 390 Duke comes with a 5 inch TFT console, Bluetooth connectivity, music control, call and SMS alerts and navigation as well. The KTM Duke 390 showroom price is Rs 3,13,136*, which makes it a stunning prospect in the market.

KTM RC 200

Also known as the best sport motorcycle in the sub 300cc segment, the KTM RC 200 has enthusiasts going gaga about the performance it packs in this supersport package. It gets one of the sharpest full fairing designs, inspired by the much bigger MotoGP bikes, that not only looks attractive but downright drool worthy.

The scalpel like design combines with the lightweight split trellis chassis and alloys, the KTM RC 200 is ready to carve corners on the race track as well as the beautiful Indian ghats. Powering the supersport is a high performance 199.5cc single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, FI engine that produces 25 PS at 10000 rpm and 19.2 Nm at 8000 rpm. Engineered to excite on paved roads and the track alike, this motor is happy to be revved out and keeps you entertained whether it is at high speeds or comparatively slower speeds. There is one thing though, you will always have the power at your fingertips with this bike.

KTM 390 Adventure

If the question is an adventure, then the definite answer is the KTM 390 Adventure. Created to take on the off roads, highways and paved roads with the same exciting performance, the 390 Adventure is one of the most lovable machines in its segment.

It offers a riding experience unlike any other with a powerful 373.27cc single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, FI engine that produces 43.5 PS at 9000 rpm and 37 Nm at 7000 rpm. This motor is extremely fun to ride on long drives on the highway and doing intercity commutes, or even going to the mountains like Ladakh for a getaway. But if the roads do end at some point, but your spirit of adventure refuses to die, then that is where the KTM 390 Adventure shines bright.

It is a very capable off roader with a long travel suspension, upright and comfortable ergonomics, a solid stance and most importantly it is lightweight. All of this makes it easy for any rider to get out of difficult and tricky situations on the bike.

What Do You Like?

No matter which KTM motorcycle it is, a thrilling riding experience is certain. And if you are someone who prefers to be a racer, and likes carving corners primarily, then the RC 200 is something that will excite you the most. But if long travels and adventure are your callings, then the 390 Adventure will quench your thirst. Lastly, if you want a beast to elevate your daily urban rides and weekend getaways, then the 390 Duke is your answer.