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KTM's supermoto, the 390 SMC R, is reportedly expected to launch in India within the year powered by a 350cc engine. The model represents KTM's push to extend its lineup in India into more sporty, niche territory.
Supermoto in India, and at 350cc no less - this combination is irresistible to me. Bringing a sharp toy like this into a market that's been strictly practical. Whether the engine is a derivative of the existing 390 line or a new design, a single number on the spec sheet completely changes the character. This is one I want to keep following.
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What kind of rider typically gravitates toward the supermoto category?
Popular with riders who want to enjoy everything from city streets to winding roads, thanks to its light handling and good ground reach.
A motard officially joining the lineup in India should be great news for that niche crowd.
India-spec versions are often lower-displacement, so I'm curious whether the actual riding character ends up being a different animal too.
A 350cc India-spec version is probably a cost-driven local optimization, so the actual character shouldn't change all that much.
Reaching into a niche category like supermoto shows just how aggressive KTM's lineup expansion has gotten.
The 390 SMC R launching in India with a 350cc engine means it's a different animal under the hood from the Japan-spec 390.
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