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From 3 stories, the newest dated 24 Sept 2026. Summary written 13 Oct 2026.
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KTM is a performance motorcycle brand sold in India, and its 390 Duke is priced at ₹2.84 lakh. [1] source: Business Today The 390 Duke has a 399cc engine, 46 PS, 39 Nm of torque and a six-speed gearbox. [1] source: Business Today
In August 2026, Business Today reported that Mahendra Singh Dhoni rode a KTM 390 Duke at Chennai's Madras International Circuit. [1] source: Business Today The appearance spotlighted the motorcycle's rider aids and connected features, along with its price and engine. [1] source: Business Today
Business Today reported in August 2026 that the Yamaha R2, expected at about ₹2 lakh ex-showroom, will compete with the KTM RC 200 and the Hero Karizma XMR. [2] source: Business Today Yamaha opened refundable ₹10,000 pre-bookings for the R2 ahead of its 27 August India launch. [2] source: Business Today In September 2026, Business Today reported that BMW Motorrad's F 450 R, with India pricing estimated at Rs 4.5-4.6 lakh, is positioned against Aprilia, Royal Enfield and KTM mid-capacity motorcycles. [3] source: Business Today BMW Motorrad's reveal of the F 450 R was expected on 1 October 2026. [3] source: Business Today
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Who are KTM's main competitors?
In August 2026, the KTM RC 200 was named as a competitor of the Yamaha R2, alongside the Hero Karizma XMR. [2] source: Business Today In September 2026, KTM mid-capacity motorcycles were named with Aprilia and Royal Enfield as the rivals BMW Motorrad's F 450 R is positioned against. [3] source: Business Today
Stories that mention KTM
7 stories
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- Bajaj Auto steers KTM to first profitable quarter since bankruptcy
- Motul India targets 13-14% growth in FY27, defying 1% industry slowdown