KTM has announced the launch of the KTM Cup Season 3 and the introduction of the KTM Adventure Rally in India at India Bike Week, expanding its organised racing and adventure riding activities in the country
KTM Cup Season 3 is scheduled to begin on January 17, 2026 and will feature a structured racing format aimed at developing competitive riding skills. The season will include four zonal rounds across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Guwahati, followed by a final round in Chennai.
Around 800 riders are expected to participate in the zonal rounds, with approximately 80 riders progressing to the final stage. The selection rounds will also include live stunt riding performance by KTM stunt rider Rok Bagoros. Winners of the season will receive an opportunity to attend the Austrian Grand Prix, including pit access and a visit to the KTM Motohall.
Apart from the KTM Cup Season 3 announcement, KTM has also confirmed the arrival of the KTM Adventure Rally in India. The five-day rally is scheduled to take place from February 27 to March 3 along the western coast of India, with Goa as the host. Over 120 riders are expected to take part in the organised rally, which will focus on long-distance adventure riding and off-road training. The rally will be led by Chris Birch who is an eight-time New Zealand Enduro champion and Dakar Rally finisher. Birch will be riding alongside the participants providing hand-on guidance and sharing advanced off-road and endurance riding techniques.
As part of the India Bike Week experience, a dedicated KTM off-road track has been set up, allowing visitors to ride adventure and enduro motorcycles and participate in activities linked to the rally program.
