It was just last week when we reported
about a test mule of the upcoming KTM 250 Adventure that was spotted testing in
India. That prototype was wearing some camouflage but did not have any kind of
accessories mounted. Now, a new spy shot has surfaced which reveals the
quarter-litre motorcycle with touring accessories being tested.
Unlike the previous prototype, the new one
has black and white camouflage. It also has what seems to be a set of hard case
panniers, perhaps, made up of high-quality plastic. There is also a top box
that could have been constructed from the same material. All three luggage
options feature a zip lock mechanism. While we do not know the capacity of
these storage solutions, together they should suffice the requirements for a
long-distance road trip.
Since the forthcoming KTM 250 Adventure is
a dual-purpose motorcycle and many enthusiasts will be using it for touring
purposes, launching dedicated accessories for the task seems sensible. Also,
considering that the 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure share several parts and
components, the new luggage options are likely to be a direct fit for the more
powerful ADV as well. We do not have any more specific details regarding KTM’s
new touring accessories as of now, however, we are expecting to learn new
developments in the future.
As far as the 250 Adventure is concerned,
its overall design and styling will be similar to that of its elder sibling.
However, whether KTM uses the full-LED headlamp of the 390 Adventure in the
quarter-litre ADV or not, remains to be seen. While the inclusion of the LED
headlight will certainly enhance the motorcycle’s aesthetics, the fact that it
will also shoot the price of the bike up cannot be ignored.
Powering the KTM 250 Adventure will be the
same 248.8cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled mill that is being used in the BS6
KTM 250 Duke. It comes with electronic fuel injection and is capable of
producing a maximum power of 29.6 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 24 Nm of peak torque at
7,500 rpm. For the transmission, there is a 6-speed gearbox.
