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15 Oct 2020
Ahead of launch in India, KTM 250 Adventure's bookings open
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KTM is planning to launch its 250 Adventure motorcycle in India next week.
In the latest development, the company's dealerships have started accepting bookings for the two-wheeler for a refundable token amount between Rs. 1,000-5,000.
As for the highlights, the 250 Adventure will come in two color options and draw power from a BS6-compliant 248cc engine.
Here's our roundup.
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Design
KTM 250 Adventure: At a glance
![KTM 250 Adventure: At a glance]( "KTM 250 Adventure: At a glance")
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The KTM 250 Adventure will be built on a steel trellis frame and borrow styling cues from the 390 Adventure. It will feature a sloping fuel tank, a stepped-up seat, an upswept exhaust pipe, and eye-catching body graphics.
The bike will pack a halogen headlight with LED DRLs and a Bluetooth-enabled TFT instrument panel. It will ride on blacked-out designer alloy wheels.
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Power and performance
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The KTM 250 Adventure will draw power from a BS6-compliant 248cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that makes 30hp of maximum power and 25Nm of peak torque. The motor will come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
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Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
![What about safety and suspension setup?]( "What about safety and suspension setup?")
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To ensure the safety of the rider, the KTM 250 Adventure will be equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with dual-channel ABS to avoid skidding on the road while braking.
Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the premium motorcycle will be handled by long-travel USD forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
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How much will it cost?
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Details related to the availability and pricing of the KTM 250 Adventure in India will be announced at the time of launch. However, the adventure tourer is likely to carry a price-tag of around Rs. 2.40-2.50 lakh, and take on the Royal Enfield Himalayan.
