KTM Adventure 250 All-set For India Launch
The Austrian bikemaker KTM, earlier this month showcased its upcoming ADV, Duke 390 Adventure at India Bike Week in Goa. Most likely the 390 Adventure to launch into the Indian market by the first quarter of 2020 and the pricing of the motorcycle is expected to higher than the 390 Duke. Moreover, KTM is also working on the much affordable and pocket-friendly version of the adventure bike, which will be inspired by the Duke 250. The upcoming KTM off-roader will rub its shoulders with the likes of Royal Enfield Himalayan and BMW G 310GS. Now the news is coming that KTM is all set to launch the KTM 250 Adventure in mid-2020. According to Autocar India, this affordable KTM ADV is in works from a long time now, and it has been snapped several times while getting tested.
According to Autocar India, this affordable KTM ADV is in works from a long time now, and it has been snapped several times while getting tested
Moreover, the company had also listed the 250 Adventure on the KTM Indonesia website. Most likely, the KTM 250 Adventure will look quite identical to the 390 Adventure. Both the motorcycles will use the same chassis, design language and panels. However, the only difference would be the colour shade, headlamp design, instrument cluster and the powertrain. Just like the KTM 390 Adventure, the 250 Adventure will also feature alloy wheels. The reports suggest that the tyre size of both bikes will be similar. One can expect the ADV to employ a 19-inch wheel up front and 17-inch wheel at the rear.
KTM 250 Adventure will use the same engine which is used by the Duke 250
Moreover, to keep the price aggressive, the 250 Adventure won’t employ features like switchable traction control and bi-directional quick shifters which are offered with 390 Adventure. KTM 250 Adventure will use the same engine which is used by the Duke 250. The motorcycle derives power from the same248.8cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor, which develops 30 bhp of peak power and 24 Nm of peak torque. One can expect the 250 Duke to cost pricier than the 250 Duke.
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