KTM won’t launch the Duke 250 & RC 250 in India

As per the latest details available, KTM has officially made it clear that they have no plans to launch the 250cc Duke and RC in India. The brand made this announcement at the launch event of 2017 RC 200 and RC 390. The reason being that the development costs would be too high, and if KTM plans to bring the Duke 250 and RC 250 to India, they would be priced very close to the 390 series and will cannibalize on the sales of Duke 390 and RC 390. The next launch by KTM for the Indian market is 2017 model of Duke 390 and Duke 200. Both of them are expected to be launched here in March and deliveries are expected to start from April 2017.

KTM won’t launch the Duke 250 & RC 250 in India

KTM Duke 250 and RC 250 are powered by a 248.8cc engine, which develops maximum power of 31 HP @ 9000 rpm and max torque of 24 NM @ 7250 rpm. The liquid-cooled engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Both the bikes are also equipped with Bosch 9MB two-channel ABS. The front suspension is USD telescopic and the rear one is a mono-shock. The braking duties are handled by a 300mm single disc at front and a 230mm rear disc at rear.

Key Specs of 250cc KTM Twins

• Displacement – 248.8cc
• Max. Power – 31 HP @ 9000 rpm
• Torque – 24 Nm @ 7250 rpm
• Transmission – 6-speed
• Cooling – Liquid cooled
• Clutch – PASC™ Antihopping clutch
• EMS – Bosch EMS
• Frame Design – Steel trellis frame, powder coated
• Front suspension – WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
• Rear suspension – WP monoshock
• Front brake – Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc
• Rear brake – Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
• Front brake disc diameter – 300 mm
• Rear brake disc diameter – 230 mm
• ABS – Bosch 9MB two-channel ABS