Last Updated on February 23, 2022 by Ajinkya Bhoir
Engine refinement and sub-300cc KTM motorcycles don’t go hand in hand. Also, their exhaust note is often associated with an autorickshaw sound, making matters worse. This puts off most potential buyers who have owned motorcycles from Japanese manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha, or Kawasaki, which are renowned for their engine refinement and reliability.
Soon, you can get the desired refinement from KTM motorcycles too. Pierer Mobility, the parent company of KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS, has announced that it will foray into the electric two-wheeler space. The company shared a not-so-clear image of the entry-level KTM E-Duke street naked bike, which will get a segment-leading electric motor and battery pack.
KTM E-Duke Motor Specifications, Expected Features
KTM will probably try to provide an electric alternative to the 125cc ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) motorcycles in India. Going by the image, the KTM E-Duke EV boasts of an aggressive design with side panels and front end styling inspired by the bigger KTM 1290 Super Duke. The headlights come with fang-like LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) giving it a mean look. KTM seems to have persisted with its much-famed trellis frame for even the electric-powered one, and it gets USD (Upside Down) forks at the front. The LCD will provide a host of information related to speed, battery health, navigation, Bluetooth, and more.
KTM has confirmed that the KTM E-Duke will sport a 10kW motor and will pack in a 5.5kWh battery pack. These specifications are exactly similar to the Husqvarna E-Pilen concept bike. The KTM E-Duke will have a more powerful motor than the recently launched Tork Kratos R motorcycle that comes with a 9kW motor. Also, the battery pack is bigger when compared to the 4kWh battery of the Tork Kratos R. Moreover, it will be a bit more powerful than KTM’s own petrol-powered KTM Duke 125cc, owing to the additional torque produced by the electric motor.
KTM and Bajaj Auto will be developing the electric platform, which can take electric motors ranging from 3kW to 10kW. The manufacturing of the KTM E-Duke could happen at Bajaj’s new manufacturing plant at Akurdi, Maharashtra. There’s no spotting of a test mule yet, which suggests the development could take some time. Also, this platform could also spawn a Bajaj-branded e-motorcycle in the future. Expect the KTM E-Duke to cost around ₹2,00,000 ex-showroom when it launches in India.
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