07 October 2025

KTM Brings the New 160 Duke to Colleges with Academy of Safe Riding

KTM 160 Duke – the perfect entry to the world of KTM

Fresh off its launch, the KTM 160 Duke was the centrepiece of this activation, letting students experience KTM’s legendary ‘Ready to Race’ performance first-hand. The program featured:

• Exclusive Duke 160 test rides on specially curated tracks
• Interactive riding sessions led by KTM-certified trainers
• Essential safe-riding drills inspired by KTM’s global motorsports expertise
• Live engagement that mixed performance thrills with responsible riding education

Manik Nangia, President, Probiking, Bajaj Auto Ltd, said, “The KTM 160 Duke represents the perfect gateway into the world of KTM. Through this college activation, we not only put students on the most exciting 160cc motorcycle – we also instilled the discipline and techniques that make every ride safer and more rewarding. This was KTM’s way of giving back to the community and shaping responsible riders for tomorrow.”

A Campus Experience to Remember

By combining international racing pedigree, curated rider training, and the thrill of the new 160 Duke, the Academy of Safe Riding delivered an unforgettable experience for college students across India.

About KTM

Powered by a distinct READY TO RACE mentality, KTM is Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer leading the charge of high-performance Street and Offroad sport motorcycles and based in Mattighofen, Austria.

Over the years KTM has built a reputation as a fierce competitor on racetracks around the world. Remarkable success on the world stage is reflected in every product it creates and every move it makes. With an established presence in the offroad segments, KTM has progressed to become one of the world’s most innovative manufacturers of street motorcycles and now aims to be the world’s biggest manufacturer of sport motorcycles.

The passion KTM has for building high-performance motorcycles extends to enhancing the overall experience for the rider. KTM has developed a range of exciting, branded products, services, events, accessories, garments and protection items which complete the KTM riding experience. Incorporating race-proven technology into KTM’s products allows KTM riders to experience the thrill and performance that defines the KTM brand, for themselves.

Since its entry in India in 2012, KTM has grown its presence to more than 450 stores across the country. KTM has built a strong customer base of nearly half a million biking enthusiasts, making India the largest global market for KTM. The partnership of Bajaj Auto Limited and KTM was inked in 2007, with Bajaj Auto Limited now owning a significant stake in KTM AG.

About Bajaj Auto Ltd:

With over 21 million motorcycles sold in over 100 countries, the Bajaj brand is truly “The World’s Favourite Indian." It is India’s No. 1 motorcycle exporter. The company is also the world’s largest manufacturer of three-wheelers. Bajaj Auto is the first two-wheeler company in the world to have reached a market cap of INR two trillion and continues to be the world’s most valuable two-wheeler and three-wheeler company. It has been delivering products that have best-in-class design and technology and are built on uncompromised quality for the past 75 years. The company’s unwavering commitment to new product initiatives has made it future ready.

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