New KTM Duke 200 Specifications

January 9, 2012 | Events, KTM, Naked, What's New |

According to KTM’s official webpage, the Duke 200 will come with a liquid cooled, 4 stroke, fuel injected 200cc engine mated to a 6-speed transmission. 25PS of power is expected.

New KTM Duke 200 Specifications

The ultra short stroke engine will ensure that the Duke 200 is an eager beaver as far as revs are concerned. The kerb weight is 137kg, which makes it lighter than even some 125cc machines in the Indian market. Expect nimble handling and rider friendly dynamics.

For optimal handling and a fun to ride characteristic, KTM-Bajaj has lowered the center of gravity by  using an underslung exhaust system. At the rear is a directly mounted monoshock while upside down forks do duty at the front. A 4 piston 300mm disc at the front and 230mm disc at the rear provide stopping power.

The disc brakes are manufactured by a sub division of Brembo. The OEM tyre manufacturer for Duke in India will most likely be MRF, considering how they are a favourite with Bajaj.

The fact that the Duke 200 is manufactured in India and that Bajaj has till date been well known as a low cost bike manufacturer, will ensure that the Duke 200 >> Read More

Bajaj Auto to launch KTM Duke 200cc on Jan 24

January 9, 2012 | KTM, Naked, Upcomings, What's New |

Bajaj Auto will launch the KTM Duke bike on January 24 in Delhi, Rajiv Bajaj, MD of Bajaj Auto officially confirmed.

Bajaj Auto to launch KTM Duke 200cc on Jan 24

The Duke will be powered by a 200cc liquid-cooled and fuel-injected engine and will take on Yamaha’s R15 and Honda’s CBR250R.

“The bike is already exported to Europe so in terms of production its already something that is in process,” Bajaj said. KTM President Stefan Pierer will come down for the launch, he added.

KTM Duke 200 is a first bike from KTM to be launched in India by Bajaj Auto. It has been jointly developed by Bajaj Auto and KTM of Austria. The bike is produced at Chakan plant of Bajaj Auto. Bajaj Auto has nearly 40% stake in KTM.

Though the official pricing has not yet been announced, one should expect a price range of anywhere between the Yamaha R15 (1.1 lakh ex-showroom) and the Honda CBR250R (1.5 lakh ex-showroom).

KTM Duke 200 is very light weight and generates power to weight ratio of 200bhp/ton (Dry Weight).  It has Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame with steel sub >> Read More

Mahindra Mojo To Debut Very Soon

January 7, 2012 | Events, Naked, What's New |

Mahindra is already an established brand in the utility vehicle scene but their recent foray in the 2-wheeler market has been controversial with their bike Stallio seeing lots of rough waters until finally it had to hang its uniform.

Mahindra Mojo To Debut Very Soon

However, Mahindra’s are still not discouraged and take it as a learning curve.

Mahindra also showcased 2 models at the 2012 Auto Expo, the Duro DZ and the superbike Mahindra MGP30. Also on the display was their retro styled Italian design inspired bike Mojo.

The Mojo was revealed long back and many had anticipated its launch immediately after its revealing. The Mahinda Mojo is a 300cc bike which has a liquid cooled DOHC motor affixed to it. The engine produces 26bhp at 8500 rpm and a torque of 24Nm at 7000 rpm. Inverted shock-absorbers, Front and Rear disc brakes and a weight of 160kgs are some of the highlighting points.

Mahindra would get their so called superbike Mojo by March 2012 and Bajaj-KTM 200 is anticipated to be launched by the end of this month.

US cult bike maker Harley Davidson today launched two locally-assembled models at a price starting from Rs 9.95 lakh, which is much lower than that of imported motorcycles.

Harley-Davidson Introduces Two New Bikes: Auto Expo 2012

FXDB Street Bob and FXDC Super Glide Custom, previously offered as Completely Built-up (CBU) imports, will now be available at all the seven dealership of Harley-Davidson. The two bikes belong to the company’s Dyna family of motorcycle.

Expanding its Complete-Knockdown-Kit models, Harley Davidson India has announced the prices for it FXDB Street Bob, available at Rs. 9.95 lakhs, ex-showroom, and the FXDC Super Glide Custom at Rs. 11.5 lakhs, ex-showroom, here at the 2012 Auto Expo, making the Street Bob the most reasonable 1600 cc cruiser in the country.

On the occasion of the launch, Anoop Prakash, Managing Director, Harley Davidson India said, “Harley-Davidson is pioneering the development of a strong leisure riding culture in India like never before. Over the last two >> Read More

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