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KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

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  • #16
    Re: KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

    Originally posted by RoyalIndian View Post
    My friend, did you read the articles? They are NOT discontinuing their models. They are REPLACING them with upgraded versions. RC390 2016 model is the first one to get replaced

    i think you got me wrong, my post was for those who think KTM is discontinuing their fleet. I am all clear about KTM's intention.
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    • #17
      Re: KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

      truth has been spoken

      looking forward to the upgrades.
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      • #18
        Re: KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

        Updates

        India-spec 2016 KTM RC 390 will not get side mounted exhaust - ZigWheels
        http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/indiaspec-2016-ktm-rc-390-will-not-get-side-mounted-exhaust/24017/
        KTM India will launch the new updated RC 390 that was showcased at the 2015 EICMA motorcycle show in the Indian market soon but the India-spec 2016 KTM RC 390 will not get side mounted aluminium exhaust system to save cost

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        • #19
          Re: KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

          Originally posted by Mail2vasant View Post
          Updates

          http://www.zigwheels.com/news-featur...exhaust/24017/
          That's a little unfair in my opinion.

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          • #20
            Re: KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

            Originally posted by coolharsh91 View Post
            That's a little unfair in my opinion.
            Its actually a good thing. That side exhaust looks horrible. If you do want a custom side exhaust, you are better off installing one from IXIL if you want. Their RC/Duke model with double double barrel costs around 20k. Gives better sound and probably a very slight increase in performance

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            • #21
              Re: KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

              The side exhaust was ot just for looks alone...it gave d bike more ground clearance..and as some ppl were complaining abt scraping plastic underbelly while leaned over...it solved that too.

              I liked the upgrade..sad that we will not get it..

              Regarding phasing out of old models...every company launches improved version of its modelz every few years...and some of them even say that beforehand that they are going to launch an upgraded version...but ktm ceo chose to not say that..instead he chose to say that they will phase out current models. Maybe there is some hidden meaning. Otherwise it is not wise to discontinue a rcently launched and successful product. May be they will have different products for different markets (countries).

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              • #22
                Re: KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

                Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
                The side exhaust was ot just for looks alone...it gave d bike more ground clearance..and as some ppl were complaining abt scraping plastic underbelly while leaned over...it solved that too.

                I liked the upgrade..sad that we will not get it..

                Regarding phasing out of old models...every company launches improved version of its modelz every few years...and some of them even say that beforehand that they are going to launch an upgraded version...but ktm ceo chose to not say that..instead he chose to say that they will phase out current models. Maybe there is some hidden meaning. Otherwise it is not wise to discontinue a rcently launched and successful product. May be they will have different products for different markets (countries).

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                The side mounted exhaust was used for euro4 norms.

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                • #23
                  Re: KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

                  hope they improve the exhaust note too!
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                  • #24
                    Re: KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

                    Originally posted by RoyalIndian View Post
                    Its actually a good thing. That side exhaust looks horrible. If you do want a custom side exhaust, you are better off installing one from IXIL if you want. Their RC/Duke model with double double barrel costs around 20k. Gives better sound and probably a very slight increase in performance
                    While i agree with you on this, but still the side exhaust would be better than the underbelly because it increases the groud clearance of the bike, a must for Indian roads.

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                    • #25
                      Re: KTM 125, 200 and 390 to be phased out and completely replaced by new models by 2016 end

                      Originally posted by RoyalIndian View Post
                      Its actually a good thing. That side exhaust looks horrible. If you do want a custom side exhaust, you are better off installing one from IXIL if you want. Their RC/Duke model with double double barrel costs around 20k. Gives better sound and probably a very slight increase in performance
                      Exactly my view! The under-slung exhausts make the RCs and the dukes so much different than the 'regular' bikes. Not that I hate side mounted exhausts but I do hate badly done side mounted exhausts.The p220 and the Ninja 300 exhausts, to me, are the best looking side exhausts in India. The revised RC doesn't even come close. I am glad the Indian RC retains the under-slung one.
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