Bajaj-KTM

Bajaj-KTM Plans to Launch Streetbikes in India Soon

The Indonesia-Austrian motorcycle alliance of Bajaj Auto and KTM would soon be launching their first streetbikes in the Indian market. The Streetbikes will be introduced at the biennial Auto Expo in 2010.

KTM, the Austrian company manufactures motorcycles having engines ranging from 50cc to 1,200cc. and the Pune-based Bajaj Auto, India’s second-largest two-wheeler maker, has 31.72 per cent stake in it.

Bajaj & KTM have been working on the development of 125cc and 250cc motorcycles following an agreement in November 2007. Both bikes will be powered by liquid-cooled four-stroke engines.

KTM plans to showcase these high-performance products at the international bike fair, EICMA, to be held in Milan, Italy, this November, and subsequently at the Auto Expo in New Delhi in January.

Bajaj Auto is also revamping its entire product range, sold under the Bajaj Pulsar brand, with modifications in the exterior body and the engine. The company is also launching a completely new product later this year.

Bajaj and KTM had also planned to launch a few big bikes of KTM, including the 690 Supermoto, street bike 690 Duke, 990 Adventure, 250 EXC-F and the 990 Superduke in India last year.

Bajaj to Launch Kawasaki Ninja 250R Bike in India Soon

Bajaj has announced the launch of Kawasaki Ninja 250R in May this year. Kawasaki Ninja 250R is one of the best selling bikes from the Kawasaki stables. Speaking at the launch, MD Rajiv Bajaj said "The Kawasaki Ninja 250 will be launched by May or June". He added that the Kawasaki Ninja would be priced around Rs 2 lakh.

Kawasaki Ninja 250R bike is renowned for its splendid combination of power and fuel efficiency. Other features that make this bike a popular toy among the experience bikers is certainly its light handling and comfort. Kawasaki Ninja 250R can be considered to be an entry level sports bike although it can pass off for a good street bike as well.

Kawasaki Ninja will be introduced as a completely-built unit. Bajaj owns nearly 30% stake in KTM. The company plans to introduce more bikes from Austrian maker KTM and bigger bikes like Duke and RR will be assembled in the local facility, therefore they will be highly affordable.

However, Bajaj will be importing the Ninja as CKD (completely knocked down) units from Thailand to save on custom duties. DOHC 249cc parallel twin cylinder engine offering good mass centralization and improved handling are the main highlights of the new bike.

The dual overhead camshafts ensure that the bike offers good low and mid range torque. The overall design of the bike is very well balanced and wind tunnel tested. The trademark Ninja styling is carried from its bigger siblings. The Kawasaki Ninja 250R is equipped with all the desirable features which are a prerequisite for a good biking experience.

The Kawasaki Ninja is sure to do good business with its beginner friendly low-end grunt and a lively top-end rush. The compact size, outstanding pose value and low price tag are the enticing factors of the all new Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

Bajaj to Launch Kawasaki Ninja 250R Bike in India Soon

Bajaj has announced the launch of Kawasaki Ninja 250R in May this year. Kawasaki Ninja 250R is one of the best selling bikes from the Kawasaki stables. Speaking at the launch, MD Rajiv Bajaj said "The Kawasaki Ninja 250 will be launched by May or June". He added that the Kawasaki Ninja would be priced around Rs 2 lakh.

Kawasaki Ninja 250R bike is renowned for its splendid combination of power and fuel efficiency. Other features that make this bike a popular toy among the experience bikers is certainly its light handling and comfort. Kawasaki Ninja 250R can be considered to be an entry level sports bike although it can pass off for a good street bike as well.

Kawasaki Ninja will be introduced as a completely-built unit. Bajaj owns nearly 30% stake in KTM. The company plans to introduce more bikes from Austrian maker KTM and bigger bikes like Duke and RR will be assembled in the local facility, therefore they will be highly affordable.

However, Bajaj will be importing the Ninja as CKD (completely knocked down) units from Thailand to save on custom duties. DOHC 249cc parallel twin cylinder engine offering good mass centralization and improved handling are the main highlights of the new bike.

The dual overhead camshafts ensure that the bike offers good low and mid range torque. The overall design of the bike is very well balanced and wind tunnel tested. The trademark Ninja styling is carried from its bigger siblings. The Kawasaki Ninja 250R is equipped with all the desirable features which are a prerequisite for a good biking experience.

The Kawasaki Ninja is sure to do good business with its beginner friendly low-end grunt and a lively top-end rush. The compact size, outstanding pose value and low price tag are the enticing factors of the all new Kawasaki Ninja 250R.