 Bajaj Auto, the second-largest two-wheeler maker in India, is planning to launch the first of its KTM bikes in India to coincide with the festive season this year.
The company officials informed that KTM bike, which was initially launched as completely knocked down (CKD) kits, will be launched by the second half of the next fiscal.
Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj said that the Kawasaki Ninja 250R would come in as a CBU product, priced at over Rs 2 lakh. In the meantime, the automotive major is launching its latest offering, the XCD 135 cc DTS-Si bike, which is available with drum brakes.
Vikalp Kapoor, regional manager, two-wheeler sales, Maharashtra, said that the bike is fitted with disc brakes and it will come into the market by the weekend. It is priced at Rs 47,000, ex showroom Pune. The entry-level XCD 135cc bike is priced just Rs 2,000 more than the XCD 125 cc, 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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Posted On : 09 Mar 09
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