Bajaj to roll out KTM bike by May

Published February 10, 2009
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The country's second-largest two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto is expected to roll out the first of its KTM bikes in India to coincide with the season this year. According to company officials, KTM bikes, initially launched as completely knocked down (CKD) kits will happen in the second half of next fiscal.

However, for Bajaj Auto, excitement with the niche high-end bikes will begin in mid-May, when the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is expected to hit the roads. Its price tag is expected to be in the range of Rd 2.5 to 3 lakh.

Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj has been quoted as saying that the Kawasaki Ninja 250R would come in as a CBU product, priced at over Rs 2 lakh. Meanwhile, the automotive major is rolling out its latest offering, the XCD 135 cc DTS-Si bike.

Vikalp Kapoor, regional manager, two-wheeler sales, Maharashtra, said the bike, fitted with disc brakes, will come into the market by the weekend. It is priced at Rs 47,000, ex showroom Pune. The entry level XCD 125cc at rs 43,000.

Bajaj Auto's move to strengthen its position in the value segment will see the launch of two bikes over the next 4-5 months, starting with a 125 cc bike by March-April and another by May-June.

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