KTM Duke 490 Under Development, To Produce 60 BHP

KTM is developing new 490 Duke and RC siblings with a parallel twin engine.

KTM is currently offering a new range of products worldwide and are about to introduce some much awaited bikes in the Indian market starting with the Adventure models.

The Austrian brand is expanding their product portfolio aggressively. KTM is currently developing new Duke 490 and RC 490 siblings with a brand new engine.

The 490 siblings are expected to get a 497cc, parallel twin engine that will be derived from the Duke 250. This two cylinder engine is expected to produce a peak power output of 60 BHP.

Both the KTM Duke 490 and RC 490 siblings are expected to be showcased at the 2020 EICMA show in Milan. India launch of these bikes is expected to happen in 2021.

KTM Duke 490

– KTM preparing to launch 490 Duke and RC siblings
– Likely to be powered by 497cc, parallel twin engine
– Expected to be showcased at 2020 EICMA show

Source – BikeWale.com