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KTM RC8 Superbike to be unveiled in India on 31st March 2013 in Delhi?

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    KTM RC8 Superbike to be unveiled in India on 31st March 2013 in Delhi?

    The KTM Orange day is happening again and you can race your KTM 200s here! But the icing on the cake is the KTM RC8 which will most probably be unveiled the same day! Thats one hell of a superbike! We will also get a ride review of the bike post its launch!

    Day and Date: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    Venue:Parking Area, Near ATC Tower, Cargo Stand Indira Gandhi International Airport,Terminal 2 Road, New Delhi
    Time:9.00 AM Onwards.


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    Tags: day, ktm, orange, rc8
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    This is awesome, as far as I know these are not to be sold in India, or atleast not just yet

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    • #3
      Originally posted by mansuryayas View Post
      This is awesome, as far as I know these are not to be sold in India, or atleast not just yet
      You are right. This is majorly brand building, and a solid one at that! The bikers at large need to know whose baby is the KTM200!
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      • #4
        Heard that KTM is due to launch RC25 in 2014. Can anyone confirm on this.
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        • #5
          nice brand building exercise...
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          • #6
            Oh Boy!!..This is a news!!! if the bike gets launched!!!!

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            • #7
              Dear KTM how about an rc8 version for the aam aadmi in this country?

              Besides that it's good to see some manufactures taking our market seriously.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by tejasmph View Post
                Dear KTM how about an rc8 version for the aam aadmi in this country?
                Originally posted by umeshmenon5 View Post
                Oh Boy!!..This is a news!!! if the bike gets launched!!!!
                No plans to launch the RC8 here...it will only be on display at select KTM showrooms. The RC25 may see the Indian sunlight though!
                And that will be the mango people's rc8...just like the R15 is the desi R1!
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                • #9
                  Why question mark in the title and the picture? Is the RC8 unveiling not confirmed yet?

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                  • #10
                    Why would they not bring one of their Exc series or Adventure or for that matter bigger Duke which are more signature KTM bikes rather than showing RC8 which has been rated as worst sports bike in its category?

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                    • #11
                      surprise surprise..........!
                      the RC8 has arrived in chennai pbk..the white one is on display.Rush to the showroom to check.
                      I happened to pass by the showroom a few minutes back and just saw a glimpse.sorry no pictures.will post it tomorrow if no one else goes there before me..LOL
                      AweSome is too LesS!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by DriftMan View Post
                        Why would they not bring one of their Exc series or Adventure or for that matter bigger Duke which are more signature KTM bikes rather than showing RC8 which has been rated as worst sports bike in its category?
                        It is irrelevant where the KTM RC8 stands compared to other superbikes. For KTM, it is about showcasing their premium and flagship model in a country where it is not as popular as the Japanese or Italians or the American (Harley). As Sunny has mentioned, it is a major brand building exercise by KTM and showing off their flagship model is the best way to do it.

                        And just for the argument's sake, RC8 may not be the best but it is still a very good superbike offering a very unique experience to its owner.

                        And it's not as bad as you think:

                        2012 KTM RC8R Street Comparison - Motorcycle USA
                        2012 KTM RC8R Track Comparison - Motorcycle USA
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by DriftMan View Post
                          Why would they not bring one of their Exc series or Adventure or for that matter bigger Duke which are more signature KTM bikes rather than showing RC8 which has been rated as worst sports bike in its category?
                          I guess the RC8 because they intend to bring a smaller bike on the same platform, and they want the prospective clients to know what they can expect in the very near future (Read 1-2 years time frame)

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                            ktm rc8 display in adyar probiking showroom !
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                              What is interesting is that KTM is promoting itself as a sportsbike brand instead of the off-road brand which it is famous for worldwide. Signs of the baby RC8 to come.
                              Are sportsbikes so sought after in India? That KTM has to say, "Look we also make big faired bikes, please buy ours 250cc sportsbike! (when we make one)"
                              Last edited by nitrosatya; 03-27-2013, 04:22 PM.

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