Bajaj is launching KTM Duke200 on 24th of January

KTM Duke200

Earlier because of heavy promotions and reports, it was speculated that Bajaj Auto may unveil these bikes during Auto Expo 2012. Now it is reported that Bajaj is going to launch KTM Duke 200 bike in India on January 24th, 2012. It is also reported that as a part of launching strategy, Bajaj has started transiting its Pro bike showroom with KTM inspired rooms. Apart from this, Bajaj has also embedded links of KTM Bikes on its official website.
Features adorned in KTM Duke 200 include 199.6 cc, 4 stroke, single cylinder, liquid cooled, 4 valve DOHC engine that churns out maximum power of 25.47 BHP at 10,000 rpm followed by maximum torque of 19.93 Nm at 6800 rpm. Besides this, it also adorns Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame with steel sub frame, Bosh fuel injection system and a compact three chamber silencer.

Besides KTM Duke 200, another Bajaj’s variant which is being highly awaited by customers is upgraded variant of Bajaj’s most popular flagship Pulsar, which played a major role in strengthening Bajaj’s stake in Indian two wheeler market. According to reports the new Bajaj Pulsar will be launched after KTM is launched in proper way on Indian roads.

KTM is an Austrian company which in joint alliance with Bajaj Auto’s is launching KTM Duke 200 on Indian roads as its debut bike in Indian bike market. At present the bike is being manufactured at Bajaj’s manufacturing plant at Chakan. According to reports KTM has huge expansion plans about KTM Duke 200. It is speculated that bike will be priced with price tag ranging between Rs 1.2 lakhs and Rs 1.4 lakhs.