Archive · 20 Nov 2025
KTM Recalls Duke Models; Bajaj Completes Acquisition
KTM is recalling some of their Duke motorcycles because of a problem with the fuel tank cap seal.
This recall affects bikes made in 2024, including some sold in India.
Also, Bajaj Auto has officially taken over KTM after a long wait, and they've changed the names of some of their companies because of this.
KTM recalls Duke 125, 250, 390, and 990 models due to fuel tank cap seal issue
Recall affects 2024 model-year bikes globally, including Indian units of 125, 250, and 390
Bajaj Auto completes majority acquisition of KTM, valued at 800 million euros
Group structure reworked following takeover, with new names for holding companies
- Who
- KTM (for the recall), Bajaj Auto (for the acquisition)
- What
- Recalled Duke models, completed acquisition of KTM
- When
- Recall affects 2024 model-year bikes, acquisition completed on November 18, 2025
- Where
- Globally (for the recall), Europe (for the acquisition)
- Why
- Potential fuel seepage or water ingress (for the recall), majority stake acquisition (for the acquisition)
- Affected Models
- Duke 125, 250, 390, and 990 (2024)
- Issue
- Fuel tank cap seal may develop cracks, leading to fuel seepage or water ingress
- Recall Action
- Replace faulty seal at authorized service centers, free of cost
- Acquisition Value
- 800 million euros
- New Holding Companies
- Bajaj Auto International Holdings AG, Bajaj Mobility AG