Basically KTM-BAJAJ could develop a line of bikes with the same engines as the DUKE line and offer those in the retro stylized bikes as Husqvarna. So that is a 125cc, 200cc, 390cc and 690cc, but the 690 today in the USA seems to not be selling well with a near 10k price tag, its not made in India.


The 125cc has to be under 4k
200cc under 5k
390cc under 7k
690cc under 9k


They may be able to attain that with adding in higher volume sales on the lowered prices?
I understand that KTM enjoys being an industry leader and sets prices high because people really do like what they offer but the 10k 690 is simply not selling, if it is placed at lower price point and set next to lesser more affordable offering it then conjures more interest and becomes an eventual upgrade to those entering the market with the lesser cc bikes, they become an item on a wish list. They pay off the lesser bike and then sell it and use the resale equity towards the next model.


This same method could be used on the Husqvarna and that brand could add in its own engines and in ultra light dual sports and motards that have less aggressive styles then the DUKEs, more traditional looking more or less retro modern, like the Moab and Baja.


I would not assume that the 125cc Duke would not sell in the USA, if priced under $4,000.00 it would get some interests from first time buyers/learners and commuters that want to make a statement. The 15hp 125cc would move through the city street and traffic just fine.