KTM has launched the 2022 RC 125 and RC 200 in India, priced at Rs 1.82 lakh and Rs 2.09 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively.
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Get new styling and more features
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Prices are introductory
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RC 390 expected to launch early-2022
Culminating a long journey of spy pictures and leaked images, KTM has finally launched the 2022 RC 125 and RC 200 sportbikes in India. Despite getting a new look and a few more features, their introductory prices place the new bikes almost on par with the ones they replace.
Characterising the fresh design is a large single-piece headlight (LED on the 200, halogen on the 125) that resembles those seen on the Duke line-up. The redesign is comprehensive, with the front and side fairings, and tail section all having been overhauled. The sub-frame is now a bolt-on unit to simplify crash repairs and the fuel-tank has grown to a much more reasonable 13.7 litres.
Under the surface, there’s new LCD instrumentation (the TFT screen is reserved for the 390) and comfier ergonomics (including adjustable clip-ons). The wheels, brakes and frame are all lighter than before, bringing weight (without fuel) to 150kg and 151kg, respectively.
The updated RC 390 is expected early next year, with all the updates that these two bikes have just received, as well as more goodies like a quickshifter and Bluetooth-equipped TFT dash. As a result, it’s likely to have a slightly steeper price hike than the 125 and 200.
With these updates to the RC 125, and with the recent introduction of the new Yamaha R15M, the two bikes are now closer than ever on the spec sheet and pricing. A comparison should be mighty interesting, and we hope to bring you one soon.
Azaman Chothia
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