KTM's new range of motorcycles to be launched in 2022. KTM CEO Stefan Pierer has confirmed that company's new range motorcycles, with a 500 cc parallel-twin engine, will be launched sometime in 2022The new engine will have two models, the KTM 490 Duke, as well as the KTM 490 Adventure, and will sit between the KTM 390 range and the new KTM 890 models. 

Bajaj Auto's R&D centre in Pune, supported by KTM's own R&D personnel are developing new parallel-twin cylinder engine. This is not the first time Pierer has talked about the new 500 cc platform, so it will be only a matter of time when the new 490 range will be unveiled.

Several models, including Husqvarna, and possibly even Bajaj's own version spanning naked, sport touring and adventure bikes will use new 500 cc parallel-twin engine.  the 490 range will be positioned as premium bikes, above the KTM 390 range, but still be priced at around or just under ₹ 5 lakh, when they do eventually make it to market. 

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