KTM is about to roll out a new 350 range in India, expected to land later this month, and on paper it looks like a simple “smaller 390.” It isn’t. This is KTM playing the long game in one of the most competitive motorcycle markets on the planet.
We’ve talked about India’s GST structure before, and this is exactly where things get interesting. There’s a sweet spot at 350cc. Stay at or below that number and you avoid the additional cess that bumps prices up once you go beyond it. That’s why something like the KTM 390 Duke ends up costing noticeably more than you’d expect. It’s not just about the extra displacement. It’s the tax structure quietly stacking the deck.
