Only 38 KTM 390 Duke And 390 Adventures Sold In February 2022

38 units. Only 38 units of the KTM 390 series (that is the 390 Duke and 390 Adventure) were sold in February. That’s pretty dismal for the highly performance-oriented motorcycle series, especially considering it was doing a steady 400-500 units a few months ago. 

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The upcoming RC 390 should contribute towards more sales, but the pressing issue for KTM India is the ongoing chipset shortage that the motorcycle industry is facing. Several bikemakers are facing the same issue. However, of all the bikes made in India, the KTM 390s are probably the most technologically advanced. Electronic rider aids, smartphone connectivity systems, and a full-colour TFT dash, all of these items require chips. Hence, the 390s are suffering more than other bikes.

This is perhaps the same reason that we haven’t seen the new RC 390 rock up on our roads as yet. Let’s hope KTM improves in the coming few months. The updated 390 Adventure is also due to arrive with only a handful of display bikes shipped to dealerships across the country so far.