Here are some pictures from the launch:
M 390 Duke Launched
Powerful & Versatile motorcycle to create midsizesports bike Segment
71 Exclusive KTM stores to start bookings from 26th June
Pune, 25 June, 2013: Bajaj Auto Ltd., today announced the launch of the highly anticipated, KTM 390 Duke. The KTM 390
Duke is the second KTM offering in the Indian market from the Bajaj-KTM partnership.
The 390 Duke combines43.5 Ps of serious power, 35 Nm of unmatchedtorque,agile handling, and a host of premium features like ABS, Metzeler tyres, aluminum swing arm, aluminum alloy wheelsand many more making it a powerful bike ideal for both racing as also cityand highway rides. At 373.2cc the 390 Duke would also be the first midsize sports bike in the country. It will be sold and serviced exclusively through 71 exclusive KTM Showrooms& Service centres, the country’s largest network exclusive for premium motorcycles.
As with all KTM’s the 390 Duke would boast of an impressive power/weight ratio of 300 Ps/tone unmatched by motorcycles from segments higher or lower than the 390 Duke. Such power-weight ratio would give the bike impressive pick-up, top speed and maneuverability. Styled on the lines of the bigger KTM Dukes the 390 Duke also comes with a radical and sharp design – A TRUE BLUE KTM.
On the occasion of the launch Mr. Amit Nandi, Vice President Bajaj Probiking said “With its powerful engine, light weight and easy handling the 390 Duke will be equally rewarding both for the professional rider as well as the enthusiast. KTM is a sharply differentiated brand which in a short span of time is the largest selling premium motorcycle brand in India. This position would be further strengthened with the launch of the 390 Duke.”
KTM 390 Duke Technical Specifications
ENGINE Type |
373.2 CC single cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
Power | 43.5PS @ 9000 RPM |
Torque | 35 NM @ 7000 RPM |
Fuel Intake | Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
Transmission | 6 speed |
CHASSIS Frame |
Steel Trellis frame |
Fork | WP Suspension Up Side Down 150 mm travel |
Shock absorber | WP Monoshock 150 m travel |
Brake system Front | 300 mm Disc brake with four-pot brake calliper |
Brake system Rear | 230mm Disc brake with one-pot brake caliper, floating brake discs |
Chain | 5/8 x 1/4” (520) X‑Ring |
Steering head angleWheel baseGround clearance (unloaded) | 165 mm |
Seat height (unloaded) | 800 mm |
Total fuel tank capacity approx. | 10.2 litres |
Weight without fuel approx. | 145 kg |
Meanwhile, you can have a look at the xBhp's first impression of the KTM 390 Duke here http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/first-im...mpression.html

p.s.: Thanks to @antz.bin for sending ll the live updates from the launch.
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