Press Release

26 September 2022

For the first time in India, KTM announces a special GP edition

• KTM RC 390 and RC 200 to get the visually striking GP look with a loud KTM orange palette
• Priced same as the current RC range - KTM RC 390 GP: Rs. 3,16,070 (Ex-SR Delhi) and KTM RC 200 GP: Rs. 2,14,688 (Ex-SR Delhi)

Date: 26^th September 2022: Pune: KTM, the world’s No. 1 & India’s fastest growing premium motorcycle brand, has unveiled a new special edition RC model inspired by its MotoGP™ racing bikes. Bookings commence for these models at KTM showrooms across the country starting today.

In a short span of 5 years, KTM Factory Racing has made an unforgettable mark on the MotoGP landscape. With six wins and eight podium finishes, the KTM RC 16 has become a formidable force to reckon with on the track. Inspired by the race craft of its supersport models, the KTM RC range brings ‘racetrack DNA to the street’. The 2022 KTM RC range has undergone a significant transformation, with all-new chassis, improved ergonomics, class-leading performance, and Grand Prix-inspired electronics. Now, with the special GP Edition, the KTM RC 390 & 200 get a unique and visually striking look that matches their legendary track performance.

Sumeet Narang, President (Probiking), Bajaj Auto Ltd.: “The fully faired KTM RC motorcycles have a strong and growing contribution to the KTM portfolio. The next-gen KTM RC range has brought in younger and performance focused customers, helping us strengthen our position in the premium performance motorcycle segment. The special GP edition launched today complements the aggressive performance bias of the motorcycle with a livery that showcases its racing genes.”

The GP special edition variants will be sold along with the existing KTM RC range at the same price - KTM RC 390 GP: Rs. 3,16,070 (Ex-SR Delhi) and KTM RC 200 GP: Rs. 2,14,688 (Ex-SR Delhi). KTM RC fans can now choose to flaunt a street-focused or a track-focused look on their Grand-Prix inspired KTM RC motorcycles with racetrack DNA.

KTM, India: Since its entry into India in 2012, KTM has grown its presence to over 320 cities & 450 stores over the decade. KTM has built a strong customer base of over 3.1 lac biking enthusiasts making India the largest market for KTM globally. The partnership of Bajaj Auto Limited & KTM is over 12 years old, with Bajaj Auto Limited owning ~48% stake in KTM AG.

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KTM RC GP webpage: www.ktmindia.com/ktmrcgp

Highlights of the KTM RC 390 GP:

• Unique KTM Orange with GP livery
• Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC)
• Quickshifter+ as standard
• Lean-Angle sensitive Cornering ABS
• Dual-Channel ABS with SUPERMOTO mode
• TFT multicolor display with KTM MY RIDE
• Power assisted anti-hopping slipper clutch - PASC^TM
• 373cc state-of-the-art, single cylinder, 4-valve, liquid cooled, DOHC engine
• Race derived design with split-steel trellis frame
• WP APEX USD forks & WP APEX adjustable monoshock
• Dependable BYBRE brakes with 320mm and 230 mm discs with dual-channel ABS
• Larger 13.7 Liter fuel tank for excellent range
• Handlebar with 2-step height adjust
• LED Headlamps, tail lamps & integrated LED blinkers
• Kerb weight of 172 kg

Highlights of the KTM RC 200 GP:

• Unique KTM Orange with GP livery
• Handlebar with 2-step height adjust
• New LCD dash instrument cluster
• Larger 13.7 Liter fuel tank for excellent range
• New LED headlight
• New, Larger airbox
• All-new stiffer, lighter split-steel trellis frame save 1.5 kilograms and offer improved handling
• New SUPERMOTO ABS
• New, sharper taillight design
• New lighter, high-strength wheels
• New, lighter front brake disks across the range, saving 880 grams
• New exhaust systems
• Stiffer hollow front axle

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