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KTM RC 160 leaked ahead of India launch

KATHMANDU: KTM’s upcoming RC 160 has been leaked online ahead of its expected launch in India. The new model will be positioned as a direct rival to the Yamaha R15. Leaked images show that the RC 160 carries a familiar…
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KTM tests new 850cc MotoGP engine ahead of 2027 season

KATHMANDU: KTM has become the first MotoGP manufacturer to test its new 850cc engine on track. The private test took place at the Jerez circuit, marking an early step toward the 2027 MotoGP regulations. The brand had revealed the 850cc…
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Bajaj takes full ownership of KTM after US$925 million deal

KATHMANDU: Bajaj Auto has officially become the owner of Austrian motorcycle brand KTM. The company completed its US$925 million takeover after receiving all necessary approvals from European regulators. With this, Bajaj now fully owns KTM’s parent company, Pierer Bajaj AG…
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KTM RC 160 spied in India, set to rival Yamaha R15

KATHMANDU: KTM is preparing a new entry-level supersport, the RC 160, positioned directly against the Yamaha R15. The bike, which has been in development for some time, was recently spotted testing on public roads in India by ZigWheels. The test…
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Bajaj confirms smaller-capacity engines for KTM and Triumph

KATHMANDU: Bajaj Auto has confirmed that it is developing smaller-capacity KTM and Triumph motorcycles for India. The new sub-350cc models will benefit from the lower GST rate of 18 percent. Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto, said, “We are…