Bajaj Auto to launch KTM Duke 200 on 24th Jan
Modified On May 30, 2015 12:00 AM By Vikas Yogi for KTM Duke 200
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Although ongoing 11th Auto Expo 2012 has been announced as a successful event but still there were some questions which remained unanswered and now it is expected that these questions will be answered as the year progresses. Besides various unexpected launches, the most surprising question asked by every industry expert was about the absence of Bajaj’s KTM Duke 200 and new Pulsar 2012 from legendary Auto manufacturing company Bajaj Auto.
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.
