The query has been already been solved back in September 2015 and KTM still have no plans for the launch of these quarter liter bikes in India. You can check the complete answer here. https://answers.maxabout.com/question/i-am-waiting-for-the-ktm-rc-250-when-will-ktm-launch-it-in-india/

Launch date details of the followings bikes are: 1-Hyosung GD250R: The GD250R is a full faired 250cc bike producing 28 bhp and 24 NM torque. No news regarding the bike's launch is out yet. However, some sources say it could be launched this year, or early next year. 2-Kawasaki Ninja 250SL: The Ninja 250SL is expected to be priced around INR 2 lacs. However, Kawasaki hasn't said anything about its launch date. 3-Honda CBR 250R(2016): Honda has no plans to launch the 2016 CBR 250R in India. It is focusing on bigger bikes. 4-KTM RC 250: The RC250 is a great bike, and can fill in the gap between the RC200 and the RC390, however the chances of the RC250 to launch in India are very low. We don't expect the bike to come out anytime soon.

KTM has announced that the RC 250 and 250 Duke would not be a part of Indian lineup of KTM bikes, making it nearly impossible to launch by the next year. However, if the manufacturer plans to discontinue the RC200 from is stable,the addition of the bigger RC is possible at an increase in price. The bike comes with a powerful 249 cc engine producing 30.87 BHP and 24 NM of torque. It is one of the most aggressively preforming 250 cc bike, with standard 2 channel ABS for enhanced safety. The 6-speed transmission is flawless and the bike gets an ultra light 37.2 kg engine. It would have been priced around INR 1,90,000-1,95,000 if ever launched in India.

KTM RC 250 - Racing Genes

Hi Rishav,

Don't bother about RC250. Go ahead with RC390 if you really want a hard core affordable racer bike. Just check if now RC390 has come in with Slipper Clutch or not. Duke 390 already is now coming with Slipper Clutch. If you are not too particular about buying a faired motorcycle, then buy Duke 390. It is the best value for money in the segment.

Features given by KTM are absolutely far ahead of the competition while the price is much lower. Duke 390 is around 2.2 - 2.3 lakhs on road and it is faster than much costlier bikes like Yamaha YZF-R3, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and even Benelli 300.

People keep talking of quality etc. - I own KTM Duke 200 for last 3.5 years and it is totally trouble free motorcycle giving excellent performance for its price. The shine of its colour/plastic parts is intact, no rattling sounds, no rusted bolts or silencer etc. parts...No reduction in pick up and average....

Just be aware - you will be moving to a relatively expensive segment and maintaining it requires some care. But it will still be cheaper to maintain than Japanese brands in that segment. Duke 200 and Duke 390 are the best bikes you can buy in their segment and you can go ahead without too much thinking.

Beware - Duke/RC are much focussed on high performance and handling. So they have stiff suspension and it takes some effort to adjust with it. Relatively Yamaha R3, Ninja 300 and Benelli TNT 300 will all be far more comfortable. Benelli is very comfortable. But performance of Duke/RC will blow you away compared to all of them. Also KTM Duke/RC (200-390) are very lightweight bikes and hence cutting through traffic is very easy on them. Duke 390 is most practical thing you can buy.

KTM RC250 would not be launched in India. The bike is manufactured here but will not be available for sale at any of the outlet. You have to go for the KTM RC200 or the bigger KTM RC390 only. The 250 cc RC is loaded with more features than the 200, making it a good value for money product. It gets ABS, which is missing form the younger RC and produces a much more power value of 30.87 BHP and 24 NM from its liquid cooled and fuel injected motor. The bike was expected with a price tag of INR 1,95,000 but won't launch till the RC200 gets discontinued in India.

KTM RC 250 - Racing Genes

KTM RC 250 is only for export market and will not make way into the Indian market. The bike gets power from a newly developed and lightweight 248.8 cc, 1-cylinder motor. The bike is exactly the same as the RC 200 and 390 in terms of design and specifications. It produces 30.87 BHP and 24 NM of torque. The front and rear wheel gets 300 mm and 230 mm of disc brakes respectively. The front suspension remains USD forks whereas the rear is the same monocross unit. Everything has been kept same except the ultra lightweight engine, which is 37.2 KG only. It is made in India and exported to other countries. India has not segment for the bike as pricing will disturb the current market of RC 200 and RC 390. It returns a mileage of 30-35 kmpl.

KTM RC 250 - Racing Genes

The KTM RC 250 is expected to deliver 25-30 kmpl, which is a combination of city and highway figures. It is seen as a bike for those who believe in performance with a notice on the efficiency of a motorcycle.

KTM RC 250 - Racing Genes