KTM Duke 490 2025: KTM, one of the most prestigious automobile companies in the Indian automobile sector, has once again launched its most powerful and fuel-efficient bike of 2025, the KTM Duke 490. This bike boasts impressive features, excellent top speed, and a powerful look. Furthermore, this bike is now available with a down payment as low as ₹50,000.
This powerful bike from KTM has attracted all the young people, who are particularly drawn to its streetfighter look. It also features a parallel-twin engine and dual-channel ABS. To make it even more premium, KTM is offering it in several colors including KTM Orange, Matte Black, White-Grey, and a Black-Orange Special Edition.
KTM Duke 490 2025
The company has designed its bike with the new generation of young riders in mind, giving it a street fighter look with sharp LED headlights, aggressive tank extensions, a muscular fuel tank, and alloy wheels. Furthermore, its riding position reflects a sport-streetfighter stance, offering riders excellent control and comfort, and the split seat design enhances the overall riding experience.
Design and Build: An aggressive look that will steal your heart.
The KTM Duke 490’s design is simply stunning. Its trapezoidal headlamp, which comes with LED DRLs, makes you feel like the king of the road, even at night. The body panels are inspired by carbon fiber, providing a lightweight yet robust feel. Weighing in at just 159 kg, it’s incredibly maneuverable. And the colors? Orange, black, and white – KTM’s signature orange is the most popular.
In terms of suspension, it features WP upside-down forks at the front, with a 43mm diameter, and a WP monoshock at the rear. This combination provides a smooth ride rather than a bouncy one over bumps. Braking is handled by J.Juan brake calipers – a 320mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear. And yes, it has dual-channel, cornering ABS, which keeps you in control even at high speeds. But this very power is what makes it “dangerous” – braking at 180 km/h is not easy if you’re not an experienced rider.
Engine & Performance
The KTM bike is powered by an all-new 490cc parallel-twin engine that excels in high-revving performance, fast acceleration, and precise throttle control. This engine delivers 55–60 HP of power and approximately 45 Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with an assist and slipper clutch. In terms of fuel efficiency, it offers a mileage of 25 km/l in city riding and 30 km/l on highways. The company claims a top speed of 180 km/h, and the bike can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5 seconds.
Mileage? 25-28 kmpl on the highway, while 18-20 kmpl in the city. It’s packed with electronics – ride-by-wire throttle, traction control, wheelie control, and launch control. The TFT display is 5 inches, offering navigation and call alerts via Bluetooth connectivity. But why is this speed so dangerous? Because on Indian roads, where traffic and potholes are common, reaching 180 km/h is an invitation to disaster. KTM itself warns – “Ride responsibly.” Yet, the temptation is too great for young riders.
During a test ride, when I pushed it to 150 km/h, it felt like the bike was flying. The vibrations are minimal, but the engine’s roar at high RPM is deafening. It’s perfect if you’re on a track, but on the highway? Exercise caution.
Brakes & Safety
Prioritizing rider safety, KTM has equipped its premium bikes with a 320mm disc brake at the front and a 240mm disc brake at the rear, both featuring Dual-Channel ABS and Cornering ABS. It also includes a Supermoto ABS mode for enhanced control during sporty riding. Regarding the suspension, designed with Indian roads in mind, it utilizes WP Apex USD forks at the front and a preload-adjustable monoshock suspension at the rear.
Features & Electronics
To offer exceptional performance, KTM has equipped the bike with impressive features such as a 5-inch TFT display and smartphone Bluetooth connectivity. It also includes features like navigation support, three riding modes (Street, Rain, and Sport), call/message alerts, and a USB-C charging port, making the bike even more appealing.
Price & Launch
KTM has scheduled the launch of its premium KTM Duke 490 2025 motorcycle for the end of 2025. The price is expected to be between ₹3.40 lakh and ₹3.80 lakh. If you book it now, you can get it with a down payment of just ₹15,000, while later bookings will require a down payment of ₹50,000, followed by monthly installments of ₹5,000.
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