KTM, World’s No. 1 premium motorcycle brand, charges into model year 2024 with two all-new, single-cylinder DUKE – 390 & 250, bringing more power-to-weight, advanced technology, improved handling, and clear differentiation of attitude between the displacements. Bookings commence at www.ktmindia.com and KTM showrooms across the country for the new Gen-3 Dukes, priced at Rs. 3,10,520 (Ex-showroom Delhi) for the 390 Duke & Rs.2,39,000 (Ex-showroom Delhi) for the 250 Duke.
KTM DUKE has a storied legacy of redefining the premium sport motorcycle category. The all-new Gen-3 KTM DUKEs represent an evolutionary leap forward, combining KTM’s READY TO RACE DNA and being closer to their larger sibling, the KTM SUPERDUKE.
HIGHEST POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO EVER
Delivering a knockout punch is an entirely new generation of lightweight, compact, single-cylinder engines. Dubbed the LC4c, the engine range is made up of a larger 399-cc engine, as found in the KTM 390 DUKE, and a 250-cc engine for the KTM 250 DUKE. Building from the experience gained with the previous generation, these powerplants are completely redesigned, with newly optimized cylinder heads and gearboxes. The new 2-piece frame, wheels, and brake discs have been designed for significant weight saving in each model. These upgrades have allowed the Gen-3 KTM DUKEs to achieve the highest-ever power-to-weight ratio.
NEW BENCHMARK IN TECHNOLOGY
The Gen-3 KTM DUKE range also sets the benchmark for real-world technological advancements in the sub-400cc NAKED segment. The models boast segment-first features like – Launch Control, Adjustable Suspension, Track Mode, MTC with Ride Modes, Cornering ABS, Quickshifter+, SuperMoto ABS, and 5” Dashboards with Smartphone Bluetooth Connectivity.
DESIGNED LIKE THE SUPERDUKE
Bringing more DUKENESS to each division – apart from a new metal fuel tank and high-quality surface finishes – the Gen-3 DUKE stablemates have embraced their identities, with visual differences across the range derived from the KTM SUPERDUKE. The frame is now mated to an all-new curved lightweight swingarm, contours around the right off-set rear mono-shock.
New features in the Gen-3 KTM 390 DUKE:
- · WP APEX Adjustable suspension: 5-click rebound & compression adjustable front forks, 5-click rebound adjustable and 10-click preload adjustable mono-shock
- · MTC with ride modes; Cornering ABS & Supermoto ABS
- · Track Screen & Launch Control
- · Quickshifter+, Ride-by-wire, slipper Clutch
- · 5” TFT display with smartphone connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation
- · 800 mm seat height which optional 820 mm seat
- · Larger airbox
- · All-new steel trellis main frame with a pressure die-cast aluminium subframe
- · Right off-set rear mono shock
- · Type-C charging port
- · 2 colorways: Electronic Orange Metallic; Atlantic Blue
New features in the Gen-3 KTM 250 DUKE:
- · Quickshifter+, Ride-by-wire, slipper clutch
- · 5” LCD display with smartphone connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation
- · 800 mm seat height which optional 820 mm seat
- · Larger airbox
- · All-new steel trellis main frame with a pressure die-cast aluminium subframe
- · Right off-set rear mono shock
- · Type-C charging port
- · https://www.ktmindia.com/booking/ktm-390-duke
- · https://www.ktmindia.com/booking/ktm-250-duke
Sumeet Narang, President Probiking:
“The KTM DUKE has defined India’s premium sport motorcycle category over the past decade. We are thrilled to Introduce the Gen-3 KTM DUKEs – bikes that take performance, technology, and style to a whole new dimension. We’ve amped up the power and added segment-leading features like adjustable suspension and enhanced connectivity for a safer and more enjoyable ride. With its sharp design derived from its bigger sibling – the KTM SUPERDUKE, the DUKE is a head-turner with the highest power-to-weight ratio. You’ll join the thriving KTM Pro-XP community as a new DUKE owner. Get READY TO RACE on the cutting edge of motorcycling.”
Highlights
- Gen-3 KTM Duke, 390 & 250 are built on an all-new platform –trellis frame with aluminum sub-frame, LC4C engine, higher power-to-weight ratio, and improved handling.
- Gen-3 KTM 390 Duke gets Adjustable suspension, Launch Control, MTC, Ride modes, and Cornering ABS as standard.
- Gen-3 KTM 250 Duke gets Quickshifter+, Ride-by-wire as standard
- Gen-3 KTM 390 Duke priced at Rs. 3,10,520 (ESR Delhi). Book now @ ₹ 4,499 https://www.ktmindia.com/booking/ktm-390-duke
- Gen-3 KTM 250 Duke priced at Rs.2,39,000 (ESR Delhi). Book now @ ₹ 4,499 https://www.ktmindia.com/booking/ktm-250-duke
- Both models go on sale from mid-September 2023 in KTM stores across India
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