KTM is known for offering affordable yet fun to drive bikes in the country. The affordability of the performance bikes makes it a successful brand in the highly competitive Indian two wheeler market. The company first launched the Duke 200 and 390, both of which received overwhelming response from buyers. KTM later introduced the RC 200 and 390 full-faired motorcycles which also received similar welcome from consumers in the country. However, the revised excise duties by the government this year have forced the maker to announce a price hike across its model range.
The previous government had extended the excise duty benefits till 31st December 2014 to boost the growth in the auto sector. As the market stabilized, the current government decided not to extend the excise duty benefits for 2015. Now, the two wheelers are now charged 12 per cent excise duty instead of the 8 per cent.
KTM has now increased the prices of its bikes by around 3 to 5 per cent. The entry-level Street-fighter- the Duke 200 gets pricier by Rs. 7190, which is around an increase of 5.5 per cent. The Duke 390 now cost Rs. 8,987, which is 4.9 per cent more than the previous price. The RC twins- the RC 200 and RC 390 see an increase of 3.9 per cent and 3.8 per cent. Now the RC 200 costs Rs. 6000 more while the RC 390 prices have been increased by Rs. 8000.
KTM Bike Prices after increase (ex-showroom, Delhi) -
KTM Duke 200 – Rs. 1,37,977/-
KTM Duke 390 – Rs. 1,89,942/-
KTM RC 200 – Rs. 1,66,249/-
KTM RC 390 – Rs. 2,12,861/-
