The KTM 650 Duke is an upcoming middle-weight bike this is anticipated to attain in India in more than one years. The 650 Duke might be honestly localised and synthetic in India through Bajaj car, even as KTM will address the technology switch.
KTM 650 Duke is anticipated to launch in India in January 2026 within the anticipated rate variety of ₹ 6,50,000 to ₹ 7,50,000. presently to be had bikes which can be much like 650 Duke are Triumph Trident 660, QJ Motor SRK four hundred & Triumph road Triple R. every other motorbike just like 650 Duke is Yamaha MT-07 that’s launching in February 2024 in India.
according to KTM CEO Stefan Pierer, the KTM 650 Duke could be derived from the 790cc parallel twin. The top honcho also confirmed that the 790 engine platform can be scaled down to offer a displacement inside the variety of 650-690cc. This approach will permit KTM-Bajaj to launch the motorcycle at an competitive rate factor, while also supplying superior technology in this segment.
The KTM 650 Duke is currently within the improvement section, and Bajaj car is working on putting in place its supply chain base for the 650-690cc platform and accomplishing a sure degree of price efficiency before the motorcycle goes below manufacturing at the Chakan plant. the new engine platform may also derive RC 650 and 650 adventure derivatives for KTM in India.
As we stated in advance, the KTM 650 Duke will use a 650-690cc parallel twin motor. despite the fact that the electricity figures are unknown at gift, we count on the liquid-cooled motor to churn out a few decent figures of near 80bhp and 70Nm. The engine might be connected to a six-pace gearbox.
Stefan Pierer revealed that the primary bike in this platform might be introduced in India in the next years. but, we assume it to be showcased in the direction of the end of 2025, possibly on the EICMA 2025, at the same time as the marketplace release is anticipated in early 2026. while launched, the KTM 650 Duke will rival the likes of the Triumph Trident 660, Kawasaki Z650, and the Honda CB650R.
Except manufacturing and launching it in India, KTM also plans to export the India-made 650 Duke to diverse markets like Indonesia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
