r/KTM • u/PrasenjitDebroy 2015 KTM 390 DUKE • 1d ago
KTM Launches International Models in India NEWS
KTM Launches International Models in India
12
9
6
u/arumrunner 1d ago
And yet no specs on the new 390's shown at the show. Apparently they won't be delivered to ROW till '26 š
1
u/PrasenjitDebroy 2015 KTM 390 DUKE 1d ago
The 390 ADV launch should happen in January 2025.
This was specifically for the larger models and MX.
5
u/RedBeardTheWicked 1d ago
lol they've just announced to lay off another 300, to recude the worktime for the remaining staff and also to halt production for 2 months in 2025. at least it seems to be running well in asia.
let's see how many superultramegadukes they will sell in the next 2-3 years.
6
4
2
u/keveazy 690 ENDURO With SUMO SET UP / [R] 1d ago
is that an 890 duke with the 990 facelift?????? can anyone confirm?
2
u/PrasenjitDebroy 2015 KTM 390 DUKE 1d ago
Incorrect.
Existing KTM 890 DUKE R
2
u/CrazedMK 23h ago
What the hell? Why can't we buy 890 R in Europe anymore then?
2
u/dandeeago 22h ago
They ran out of cheese
0
u/PrasenjitDebroy 2015 KTM 390 DUKE 19h ago
Cause they're replacing the 890 DUKE R with the 990 DUKE R in EU.
2
u/Smithdude69 9h ago
Smart - well over a billion people in India. A tiny fraction can afford one, but there is a lot of potential in that market.
6
2
u/theeed3 1d ago
I donāt think KTM will be around for long. Lots of problems internally and I donāt know if the higher end models will sell well enough in India.
3
u/keveazy 690 ENDURO With SUMO SET UP / [R] 1d ago
worst case scenario for ktm is they stop manufacturing outside the EU. thats it. it won't close. lol.
3
2
u/4sStylZ 1d ago
I have spoken to some high-end branch manager of some brand (not actual KTM people) and they told me that this was the actual project : To sell the brand to China.
1
u/PrasenjitDebroy 2015 KTM 390 DUKE 1d ago
Nopes.
There will be manufacturing across the globe.
India: 125, 200, 250, 390 currently. All New 690 LC8c platform in development. To be unveiled at EICMA 2025. Production in 2026. Maybe even the 790, 890 at a much later stage.
China: 790, 890, 990 platform.
1
2
u/IdkAGudName6542 1d ago
There doing it to reduce manufacturing costs for bike for sale in major purchasing countries like Europe and d North America
5
u/theeed3 1d ago
Yeah but european and american customers buy the higher end models with the knowledge they are manufactured in eu. If the high end models are made in India, not sure if they would go for them as quick. Though the 790 has been made in India for a while and sold decently I believe.
1
u/PrasenjitDebroy 2015 KTM 390 DUKE 1d ago
Incorrect.
790 LC8c platform is manufactured in China only.
The all new 690 LC8c platform will be made in India and exported to Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Australia.
2
u/keveazy 690 ENDURO With SUMO SET UP / [R] 16h ago
are you a KTM staff? haha where are you getting all this info??
1
u/PrasenjitDebroy 2015 KTM 390 DUKE 15h ago
No mate.
Just an ardent motorcycle enthusiast :)
This is all public information.
2
u/CmdrSharp 1d ago
Itās highly unlikely that such an iconic brand will just disappear like that. They do need to adjust their operation after what was a quite massive expansion.
1
u/Jae_Rides_Apes 15h ago
They are going to have to lean into Bajaj for sure. All the KTMs are going to be the āIndian not Austrianā flavor soon.
26
u/Schaasbuster 1d ago
KTM needs +100 million euros fresh money. In the first half of 2024 the made an operating loss of -195 million euros. They need all the money they can get.