Among all the chaos surrounding KTM and how its Indian partner Bajaj Auto has offered a total bailout package of 800 million Euros. With the Bajaj all set to acquire majority control of the Austrian motorcycle, the KTM AG, KTM India has updated its entry-level supersport motorcycle, the RC 200. The motorcycle now comes with a new colour option, the dual-tone Metallic Grey.
KTM India RC 200: What’s new?
KTM has updated with RC 200 with BS6 P2 OBD2B engine along with a new paint scheme. This is the reason why KTM was forced to give RC 200 a steep price hike of Rs 12,000. The Metallic Grey colour sports three colours on the body panel light and dark grey along with its signature orange on the fairing. The RC 200’s split-trellis frame (Tubular) is painted in orange.
It sports all-black alloy wheels with upside-down 43 mm front shock absorbers and a 10-way adjustable mono-shock in the rear. In terms of stopping power, it boasts a 320 mm disc brake along with a 230 m rear disc brake.
Being a sports bike, the RC 200 has a ground clearance of 156 mm, a weight of 156 kg and a seat height of 835 mm.
KTM India RC 200: Engine Specifications
The RC 200 is powered by a 199 cc single cylinder, liquid cooled engine with an output of 25 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 19.2 Nm at 8,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch and ABS. The RC 200 is a bare minimum motorcycle and only comes with a dual-channel ABS.
Bajaj set to take majority stake in KTM
Bajaj Auto Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIHBV), could take control of the KTM business that is headquartered in Austria, based on necessary regulatory approvals. BAIHBV has secured €800 million in debt funding to support KTM’s business continuity, facilitating debt restructuring approved by an Austrian court. This includes settling creditor quotas, revitalizing operations, and boosting working capital. Of this, €200 million has been infused, with the remaining €600 million now being provided. By taking ownership (pending approvals) and reducing debt through timely liquidity, Bajaj Auto strengthens its role in shaping the future of KTM, a globally renowned high-performance motorcycle brand.