Deliveries of BS6 KTM Duke, RC bikes begin

- Several KTM dealerships have commenced the deliveries of BS6 motorcycles

- BS6 models are costlier than the BS4 motorcycles

- Launch and availability details of the BS6 790 Duke are yet to be revealed

Several KTM dealerships across the country have started the deliveries of the BS6 compliant Duke and RC motorcycles. The Indian arm of the Austrian two-wheeler brand had announced the launch of the BS6 motorcycles in January this year.

The BS6 range carries a price premium over their respective BS4 iterations. The BS6 200 Duke received the most comprehensive upgrade and the highest price hike during the transition. The BS6 200 Duke received a Rs 10,496 hike over its predecessor. The BS6 250 Duke and the 390 Duke have received a price premium of Rs 3,328 and Rs 4,716 respectively. The 125 Duke has become costlier by Rs 5,541 over the BS4 motorcycle. The company is yet to announce the launch and availability details for the BS6 790 Duke.

The BS6 RC series, which comprises of the RC125, RC200 and the RC390, also received price bumps of Rs 6,527, Rs 6,138 and Rs 4,061 respectively. Check out the BS6 prices (ex-showroom Delhi) below:

• 125 Duke: Rs 1.32 lakhs
• 200 Duke: Rs 1.72 lakhs
• 250 Duke: Rs 2 lakhs
• 390 Duke: Rs 2.53 lakhs
• RC 125: Rs 1.55 lakhs
• RC 200: Rs 1.96 lakhs
• RC 390: Rs 2.48 lakhs

Apart from the BS6 upgrade, the latest RC series and the Duke range (except the 125 Duke) also feature new colours and graphics.