Bajaj Auto has partnered with KTM Power Sports AG (www.ktm.com), Europe’s second largest sport motorcycle manufacturer to introduce their range of sports bikes in India. The KTM bikes were unveiled at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2008 followed by a press conference headed by Bajaj Auto MD Mr. Rajiv Bajaj and Mr. Stefan Pierer, CEO, KTM. The alliance with KTM would cover joint development of street bikes for both Indian and overseas markets. Bajaj also announced the increase of its stake in KTM to 20.89%, which is a part of Bajajs growth strategy for the international market and get access to KTM’s technology to compete more effectively with international players in the Indian market. Bajaj has also taken up the distribution role for KTM products for South Asia. Over the long term the two firms will jointly develop four-stroke bikes in 125cc and 250cc models, which will be branded KTM and launched in mid-2010. They may also develop a range of scooters for Europe.
KTM 990 Superduke
The KTM bikes being considered for launch in India in 2008 include the 690 Supermoto, 690 Duke, 990 Adventure, 250 EXC-F and the 990 Superduke. These bikes would be retailed through Bajajs Probiking stores in select metros. The pricing hasnt been disclosed yet but is likely to be high due to the import duty. KTM bikes are known for their race and rally winning credentials having won more than 136 World Championship titles and seven times the Rallye Paris-Dakar. Indian bike enthusiasts can use the off road abilities of KTM’s bikes to deal with broken roads, wade through flooded streets and take care of other obstacles that come their way on the mean city streets.
KTM EXC-F 250
Bajaj had another important announcement to make at the Auto Expo 2008, which was that Kawasaki bikes including the Ninja 250, Sports Roadster, Ninja ZX-6R, Z1000 and the Vulcan Cruiser will be retailed in India via the Probiking showrooms. To start with, the Ninja 250 model will be assembled at Bajaj’s Chakan facility to tackle the huge import duties that are usually levied on imported vehicles. The 250cc, 30ps bike will be imported as completely knocked down kits from Kawasaki’s Thailand plant. As a part of the agreement with Kawasaki, Bajaj will get assistance in technology and design development from Kawasaki for future products. Kawasaki will also tap into Bajaj’s extensive supplier base for sourcing components. Bajaj currently has 10 probiking showrooms across India and plans to add 10 more by March 2008.
KTM 990 Adventure
KTM 690 Supermoto
KTM 690 Duke
Nice bike can we get some more pics of this at auto expo ??
love ur bikes. can we have approx prices.
Pleas send my all Infos for selling a KTM Bike here in India.
Thanks for all Infos
Titus
Is there any newer version of karizma going to be launched in 2008?
Saurav Sharma, are you an idiot??
This discussion is about KTMs and Bajaj not
about ZMA. Get a brain, moron.
IT WILL TAKE ANOTHER 2 YEARS FOR BAJAJ TO DECIDE WHEN TO LAUNCH. 180CC, 200CC, 220CC MEANS NOTHING. Think big and think faster. Launch these bikes at the earliest.
could u pls mail me the approx prices of these bikes cause i m desprate to buy one of those mean machines
These bikes are so cool. Please mail me the prices of these bikes as i can see one of them in my garage.
this is soso col
How much time it will take to launch those bikes which are displayed above?
when ktm bikes kawasaki bikes 250cc is coming to india can you tell me yamaha r-15 is coming tvs-250cc and many more bikes are coming to india but when everyone is thinging
all of you making fool of indians everyone getting very angry and saying ktm.yamaha r-15,kawasaki ninja-250 tvs-250 is is coming when we dead then the bikes come we need this bikes as soon as possible you understand that
Please provide me with the approx price & expected date of launch of thesebikes.
Well the architect of this bike is quite Crystal look… But when will it come to our kathmandu showroom….??…Be fast as otherss….
Hi i wanna go for one of this
can you tell me how much time it will take to lunch in India.
and what is the price of Indian bikes.
Please let me know what is the cc is it more than 350 or below
please send me prise details and how can i own ktm 690 duke
Either they will cost too much or they will take years to c theain problem is UNFAIR HIGH DUTIES by GOI . petition DGFT amdmimostry of commerce and industry and min of finance to slash duties by at least 50%
i want to buy the kawasaki ninja250cc can i know the exact on road price of the bike in india
when is ninja250 going to be launched in india.
and pls state the price.
WE WANT SOME GOOD PERFOMENCE BIKE OUR ROADS.
INDIAN BIKE COMPANIES ARE CHEATING WE.
THE COMPANIES LOCAL PERFOMENCE BIKES GIVE THE
PEOPLES THEN THEY TELL ITS NOW OR NEVER DIALOGS.
SO PLEASE WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE DESIGN A
NEW BIKE FOR INDIA ABOVE 250-450CC
What is the price of Kawasaki Ninja 250 and what is its launching date
sir i want 250cc bikes list
can i knw when is kawasaki250cc is gona launch in mumbai
can i knw when is kawasaki250cc sports bikes is gona launch in mumbai i want to knw pls send me d reply 2day itself
when is kawasakininja 250cc bikes is gona launch in mumbai?
when is kawasakininja 250cc is launching in mumbai?bcoz i want 2 buy that bikes so plzzzz let me knw?thank you.
when lunches kawasaki ninja 250cc bike in india pls send me feed back………….
ktm exc-f 250 is nice bike
hey dude when this cool bike r coming in
india tell me yaar
am want 2 buy new rokking bike as look as yamaha fz
let me no when u can lunch ktm 990 sperdukate inindia.
hope full we can wait for lunch.
pls let me no.
regdes,
ROHAN
I want to know when we can buy kawasaki 250 cc sports bike.
NICE BIKES BT WEN WILL DEY B LAUNCHD IN INDIA………
I WANNA BUY D NINJA 250CC….
Wow nice bikes. I like the KTM 990 Superduke.
Nice post, i like it…
keep up the good work
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cheers