KTM launches BS6 compliant 2020 range of motorcycles

KTM, a Bajaj Auto owned premium motorcycle brand, announced the launch of its BS6 compliant all-new 2020 range.

The company has upgraded its entire range to BS6 compliant norms at a nominal price increase ranging from Rs. 3,300 to 6,500. Sale of BS6 compliant 125 Duke and RC125 will start in end of February while the sale for all other models in the KTM family has started.  The KTM 790 DUKE will also transition from BS4 to BS6 emission norms post April 2020.

The 2020 KTM 200 Duke gets a completely new form which is inspired by the iconic 1290 Super Duke R. The all-new 2020 KTM 200 Duke with dual channel ABS comes Rs. 1,72,749 (ex-showroom Delhi), in 2 new color options: Electronic Orange &Ceramic White.

The bike gets upgraded with an all new lightweight split trellis frame, tank, headlamp and overall stance. The bike comes loaded with new features like the dual-channel ABS and LED DRLs. These new features, packed with high-tech components such as the ultra-compact, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine, state-of the-art injection electronics, cutting-edge WP suspension and elegant swingarm are all integrated to ensure maximum riding fun and dynamic cornering.

 Another big improvement is the increased fuel capacity to 13.5 litres from the current 10.2 litres, allowing the rider to enjoy a 30% additional range. The KTM 200 Duke packs 25ps of power and 19.3Nm of torque as the outgoing model.

The 2020 KTM 390 Duke, popularly known as the corner rocket is already available with premium features like ride-by-wire, slipper clutch, dual-channel ABS with Supermoto, TFT display & LED headlamps.This machine packs in 43.5 PS and torque of 37Nm.

The 2020 KTM 390 Duke will additionally come with a Quickshifter+ as standard feature which has been available only in superbikes so far. This first in class, bi-directional Quick shifter enables the rider to both upshift and downshift gears without the need of using the clutch lever. Quickshifter+ allows faster shifts without compromising the power loss which occurs in normal clutch-gear shifting method.

The 2020 KTM 390 DUKE will be available at a price of Rs.2,52,928 (ex-showroom Delhi). It will come in 2 all new colors- Silver Metallic & Ceramic White with a fresh graphic design.

The 2020 KTM 250 Duke with high-end components like open-cartridge upside-down WP forks, slipper clutch, and pre-load adjustable mono shocks this bike is nimble and packs 30PS power and 24Nm of torque. The new 2020 KTM 250 DUKE is equipped with dual-channel ABS with SuperMoto mode as standard and the model is priced at Rs. 2,00,576 (ex-showroom Delhi) in 2 new colors & decals- Silver Metallic & Dark Galvano.

The 2020 KTM 125 Duke will be available from end of February at a price of Rs. 1,38,041 (ex-showroom Delhi)

The KTM’s RC range represents KTM’s Ready To Race ethos adapted for the street. Styled after modern-day competition street-racers, the RC models are inspired by KTM’s Moto3 factory racers. The range comprising RC390, RC200 and RC125 comes with all new colors and graphics.

The 2020 KTM RC200 gets upgraded with dual-channel ABS as standard. While being BS6 compliant, each of the bikes will maintain their performance parameters in power and torque.

The prices for the 2020 RC range are as follows:

• RC125: Rs. 1,55,277 (ex-showroom Delhi)

• RC200: Rs. 1,96,768 (ex-showroom Delhi)

• RC390: Rs. 2,48,075 (ex-showroom Delhi)