The KTM E-Duke was seen for the first time in prototype form at the KTM Motohall Exhibition, which is located at the company's headquarters in Mattighofen. This is the first entirely electric version of the Duke 390, which has been in development for some time, and it was created in the Austrian city itself. The prototype, which stunt rider Rok Bagoros shared in a video, retains the Duke's distinctive aggressive appearance while adding futuristic bodywork, a fresh subframe, and bolder design aspects.

With its battery-powered Freeride E off-roader, KTM made its debut in the electric motorcycle market in 2011. It continues to offer the Freeride in foreign markets along with a selection of small electric dirt bikes for children. Despite having more than ten years of expertise, the Austrian company had not yet entered the market for electric streetbikes, which is more commercially viable.

Pierer Industrie, the parent company of KTM and Husqvarna, unveiled a presentation of four electric bikes it was developing in 2022, which marked a change. The other three were intended for use on public roads, while one was a children's dirt bike that has since evolved into the SX-E 2. These were given the names KTM E-Duke, KTM Freeride E LV, and Husqvarna E-Pilen. The Freeride E LV is anticipated to be a street-legal enduro bike with specs similar to the current Freeride E-XC. Based on the Duke 390's chassis, the E-Duke and the E-Pilen are presented as bare electric street fighters.

Even if the E-Pilen idea was initially presented by Husqvarna in September 2021, the project seemed to take a backseat. Nevertheless, the E-Duke breaking cover now points to fresh ideas with an official introduction in the near future.

KTM E-Duke: Specifications and hardware

The presentation states that the E-Duke and E-Pilen both have the same 10 kW electric motor, which is powered by a 5.5 kWh Lithium-ion battery pack. Although the performance and range figures have not yet been formally released, neither bike is anticipated to prioritize efficiency. Although a battery pack of that size wouldn't be sufficient for a realistic range of more than 100 kilometers per charge, it would still provide for a light and athletic overall ride.

The E-Duke shares the majority of the Duke 390's chassis, including the main trellis frame, swingarm, offset monoshock, wheels, and brakes. The motor and battery are positioned close to where a typical engine would be. The tank segment has a significant hole at the front, which looks to be used as an air inlet to cool the E-Duke's inside. In addition, the bike has an integrated charging cable, implying an on-board charging capability.

India's KTM E-Duke:

It is anticipated that the KTM E-Duke will be sold in India if it goes into production. Bajaj Auto Limited's recent acquisition of a majority stake in KTM may make local production feasible. Through its Netherlands-based business Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIHBV), the corporation carried out this action, and it currently holds the whole share in KTM's parent company, Pierer Bajaj AG (PBAG).

In the past, Bajaj has been a minority shareholder in KTM, with a low profile in the company's overall plan for the world. But the purchase will move the Indian automaker from the sidelines to the driver's seat.

Through a collaborative development initiative in India, Bajaj has already contributed significantly to KTM's growth. The partnership has resulted in productive local production, domestic sales, and exports to more than 80 nations. Under Bajaj's leadership, the purchase is anticipated to speed up KTM's growth trajectory.

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