On December 19, 2025, during India Bike Week in Pune, KTM revealed the KTM Cup Season 3 and the KTM Adventure Rally in India. Training with Dani Pedrosa is part of KTM Cup Season 3, which begins on January 17. The Adventure Rally is held on the west coast of Goa from February 27 to March 3.
Schedule for KTM Cup Season 3
The season consists of four zonal rounds, held in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Guwahati. Rok Bagoros, a KTM stunt rider, will perform during the selection rounds. The final is in Chennai, with 80 players chosen from 800 in the zonal stages. Winners will receive pit passes to the Austria Grand Prix as well as a visit to the KTM Motohall.
Details for the Adventure Rally
The rally lasts five days and features more than 120 cyclists. The event is being led by Chris Birch. Birch has won the New Zealand Enduro Championship eight times and finished the Dakar Rally. He evaluates KTM adventure motorcycles, especially the 790 Adventure, and leads off-road and endurance rides.
India bike week activities
KTM established an Off-Road Track at India Bike Week. Riders can test ADV and Enduro models there. A Ride and Win challenge grants entry to the Adventure Rally.
Company Statements
Manik Nangia, President of Probiking at KTM India, stated that KTM Cup Season 3 allows racers to practice with Dani Pedrosa, while the Adventure Rally lets them to ride with Chris Birch. These programs align with KTM’s Ready To Race concept.
KTM entered India in 2012 and now offers over 450 outlets. India is KTM’s largest global market, with nearly half a million motorcycle aficionados. Bajaj Auto and KTM teamed up in 2007, with Bajaj owning a stake in KTM AG.
