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KTM Introduces Duke 250 and RC250

Take an RC390 and drop the displacement to 250CC, change the gear ratios and lower the price. Enter the RC250.

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KTM-RC-390-web

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Now, do the same thing to the Duke 390 and you have the Duke 250. Designed with the European, Japanese and Indian markets in mind these bikes could be a huge seller in other markets... but we may not see them there. We also probably won’t see these beauties in the US of A either, but we aren't sure just yet.

READ MORE: The New KTM X-Bow GTR: Less Motorcycle, More Aerodynamic GT4 Racecar

Introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show [correction: the Tokyo Motorcycle Show], there's no official word on sale locations or pricing.

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25ktm-rc-250-rc-390-3

According to KTM the bike will make 25 ft/lb of torque and 30 hp, meaning it'll be a class leader in terms of its power to weight ratio.

READ MORE: MotoAmerica Teams Up with KTM for RC Cup

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25ktm-rc-250-rc-390-5

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