The features of KTM Duke 250 ABS on the Indian website

KTM India has introduced the ABS variant of the Duke 200 and the new Duke 125. The official website of the two-wheel brand already contains the details of the Duke 250 ABS variant in anticipation of its official launch, which should take place in the future. next weeks. The KTM Duke 250 ABS will use a complete two-channel system that can be disabled by the driver while the 200cc entry level variant is content with a one-channel system.

It should be noted that the flagship product, KTM Duke 390 and RC 390 have been offered as an option with ABS since their introduction. The introduction of ABS in the 200 and 250 variants comes as the manufacturer of two-wheeled vehicles is preparing to abide by the reinforced security rules of the Indian government, which will come into force from ########################################################################### 39, April 2019.

The new regulation stipulates that all two-wheeled vehicles of a cylinder capacity greater than 150 cm3 must be equipped with an ABS system, while smaller motorized models must be equipped with the CBS system (combined braking system). The KTM Duke 250 is based on the foundation of the second generation of Duke 390. Aside from the single-cylinder engine with its small size and slightly different livery, the Duke 250 is almost identical to its brother.

The 248.8 cc engine is powerful enough to deliver impressive 30 horsepower and 24 Nm performance. The engine is coupled to a 6-speed transmission by means of a slip clutch. With an empty weight of 146 kg, the bike offers a strong performance.

The Duke 250's braking system includes a 300 mm front disc with four fixed piston calipers and 230 mm rear discs with calipers. single piston. The lattice frame is suspended by means of a WP inverted front telescopic fork and a mono-damper rear shock absorber.

The updated KTM Duke 250 ABS is expected to show a slight increase in the price outside the showroom due to the addition of hardware. At present, the quarter-liter street sells at 1.81 lakhs Rs (ex-exhibition hall, New Delhi). Expect the ABS variant to be in the range of Rs 1.9 lakhs