/ News
KTM’s new 490 twin-cylinder engine in the works
KTM’s next-generation Duke 490 will likely have a twin-cylinder engine.
As early as October of last year, reports have already been teasing us of KTM’s development of a new 490 engine that will be eventually used for the next generation 390 Duke, RC 390, and 390 Adventure motorcycles. The new 490 engine currently in development is being done in collaboration with Bajaj Auto India.
The new KTM 490 engine will be mounted on the same trellis frame used on the current generation 390 series bikes with minor modifications to accommodate the larger engine to help keep development costs at a minimum. However, the same engine is also expected to be used for the next generation KTM 490 Supermoto and Enduro motorcycles and will get a redesigned chassis with a longer wheel-travel and varying wheel sizes depending on their characteristics. For the Duke, RC, and Adventure range, we can expect the same styling cues and other components seen in the current generation to keep development costs at bay.
The next generation Duke, RC, and Adventure 490’s can be expected to feature Dual-channel ABS, full LED lights, and Fully Digital TFT Display with a larger rear tire. Their 490 cc parallel twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 8 valve DOHC engine is expected to generate a power range between 50 hp to 60 hp mated to a 6-speed transmission with a slipper clutch and ride by wire throttle.
While no official announcement yet has been made about these motorcycles, the new 490 Duke, RC490, and 490 Adventure motorcycles are expected to be launched by the end of the year or early 2021. They would also be expected to be displayed at this year's EICMA motorcycle show in November. We can expect and hope that once the next-generation motorcycles land on our shores and its assembly be made within the country, so prices will still remain competitive and affordable just as the current line-up of KTM Dukes, RC’s and Adventure motorcycles.
Tagged Under
Related Articles
-
KTM and Bajaj partnership has produced more than one million motorcycles / News
The KTM and Bajaj partnership has yielded in excess of one million motorcycles consisting mainly of small to mid-displacement bikes ranging from 125cc to 400cc
-
KTM updates the RC 200 and 390 with a new windscreen for 2023 / News
KTM has updated the RC model range consisting of the 125, 200, and 390 in the global market with a new windscreen.
-
Take a look at KTM’s brand new 2023 street bike lineup / News
For the 2023 model year, KTM has unveiled new hues for its street motorcycles, the Duke and RC 125 and 390, as well as the 790 and 890 Duke.
-
The KTM 790 Duke returns to Europe / News
The original scalpel is making a return in the European market with A2 compatibility and 95 horsepower.
-
Here are more details about KTM’s investment in MV Agusta / News
Timur Saradarov, MV Agusta’s CEO, clarified the KTM capital infusion deal, stating better dealers in the future.
Latest News
-
Is CFMOTO working on a V4-powered superbike? / News
CFMOTO is reportedly developing a new V4-powered superbike, according to recent patent applications in China.
-
Moto ACCS opens its second branch in Greenhills, San Juan / News
Autohub has recently inaugurated the second branch of Moto ACCS, an all-in-one motorcycle gear and accessories shop in Greenhills, San Juan.
-
Pirelli presents the newest generation of Diablo Supercorsa V4 hypersport tires / News
Italian tire specialist Pirelli has launched the newest generation of its hypersport tires, the Diablo Supercorsa V4