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KTM’s bikes in India through Bajaj – Will it work?

KTM_690_Duke_2008KTM 690 Duke could be the entry level KTM initially and its prices are not known

Bajaj Auto is planning to introduce Austrian bike manufacturer KTM’s range of products in India in the next two months or probably during the Auto Expo.

Bajaj seems to be very active in this budget performance motorcycle segment. By tying up with Kawasaki and introducing the Kawasaki Ninja 250R, it is getting ready to launch KTM bikes in India.

This should be an encouraging sign for other bike makers to enter India and sell performance motorcycles. Enthusiasts as usual will be delighted to sit and feel these motorcycles from their saddles.

KTM is planning to launch its Duke 690 model which will be followed by models like 990 Superduke and 690 Supermoto. These bikes are expected to be displayed at the 2010 Auto Expo. Apart from launching their bikes in India, KTM is also planning to bring their entire range of bike accessories and riding gear in the country. KTM is also planning to organize motorcycle tours in India which will be a boost to the biking culture in our country.

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Entry posted on October 19th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj, KTM

Bajaj and MotoCzysz reveal ‘Dream project’ plans

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Bajaj Auto and US-based MotoCzysz LLC will join hands and build a ‘next generation automobile.’

The details are sketchy, but according to the reports, a low cost electric car for the Indian masses is what they are setting out to accomplish. MotoCzysz revealed its E1pc electric superbike recently (pictured above; zero to 192km/h acceleration in around 7-8 seconds), and when they say next generation automobile, it has to be something affordable and unique. It certainly is not going to be a supercar.

Work on the first prototype of this ambitious project will begin this month in Portland, USA. What should we expect? Well, that’s a tough one, but expect a slippery design, innovative interiors and a very distinct overall identity. Since it involves two companies having backgrounds of building two wheelers, could the final product be a cross between a bike and a car?

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Entry posted on October 5th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

Bajaj will launch two 125+cc motorcycles by fiscal end

A Bajaj official has said the company will introduce two motorcycles in India which will have engine capacities of over 125cc by the end of this fiscal. Apart from this addition, Bajaj is also looking at revamping one product in its existing portfolio.

Sources say this new motorcycle is codenamed Sprint with engine capacity of around 135cc. The report also says Bajaj will revamp the Pulsar and Discover line-up this year. I’m not sure what they would change, but the DTSi 2.0 series of engines could be installed on the bikes.

Another report in the media says Bajaj is planning new variants and models in the 100 cc category once Discover sales touch 80,000. Last month, Bajaj was able to sell 65,000 and the 80,000 mark is spitting distance away taking into account the purchasing mood of people in the festive season that has begun to gather steam.

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Entry posted on September 4th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

Naz Narrates – Ninja to bust some moves?

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Another ray of hope for true bike lovers in India, one of the most awaited bikes, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R, was on display at Bajaj’s pro biking showroom at Pune recently. This means the wait for this monster is about to come to an end and a confirmation would be out in the near future.

The bike was parked at the showroom only for a limited period and it was only for Bajaj and Kawasaki officials to see the amount of space the bike would take and also to decide the ways and means to display to the customers. Like banners nearby or on raised platform, decorations, so on and so forth.

The bike will brought in as completely knocked down units and assembled here at Bajaj’s plant. This bike has two versions, carbureted and fuel injected. In India we will get the FI version which is the similar to the one sold in Europe.

The Ninja develops 33ps of power at 10,500 rpm and a torque of 22Nm at 9500 rpm. It has 6-speed gear box and a top speed of around 160 kmph. The bike will be available in two colors which are black and the trademark green.

The only noticeable change so far is the front number plate and the exhaust. The bike has an analog console which is a little bit of a disappointment to me. Although not confirmed, the bike is expected to cost somewhere between 2 to 2.5 lakh.

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Entry posted on September 4th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

Kawasaki Ninja 250R spotted at Pune probiking showroom

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Has the little Ninja finally made it to India? I think so.

The Kawasaki Ninja 250R was snapped when on display at a Bajaj Probiking showroom in Pune. In the recent past, Bajaj had displayed the unreleased Pulsar variants in a similar manner, to collect feedback from its customers.

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Entry posted on August 20th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj, Bikes, Spy pictures

Bajaj will bring out the world’s most fuel efficient engine series DTS-Si 2.0

Bajaj will bring out the world’s most fuel efficient engine series DTS-Si 2.0

Coinciding with the launch of new 220 DTSi, Bajaj today announced that it is going to roll out the world’s most fuel efficient engine series, called DTS-Si version 2.0, which incorporates 5 major innovations.

Designed and developed completely by ‘Ahead’, Bajaj Auto’s R&D, major changes include Oval Pent Roof Combustion Chamber for maximizing charge density; Molykote Piston to reduce friction and improve efficiency.

The DTS-Si version 2.0, which incorporates 5 major innovations could make it the most fuel efficient engine not only in India but also the world as Bajaj claims.

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Entry posted on June 23rd, 2009 and filed under Bajaj, Technical

Bajaj launches advanced RE-GDi auto rickshaw in Mangalore

Bajaj launches advanced RE-GDi auto rickshaw in Mangalore

GDI or Gasoline Direct Injection is what high-end cars like Audi and Mercedes Benz benefit from. Not any more, as our very own Bajaj has come out with an autorickshaw with a GDI engine!

We shall not go into the fluid dynamics and thermodynamics of a GDI engine and explain its advantages over a Throttle body injected or carbureted petrol engine.

The bottom line is GDI is a much advanced form of fuel injection and has superior advantages over the regular setups, by delivering higher power, lower emissions (50% lower carbon monoxide, 25% less HC, NOx) and better fuel efficiency.

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Entry posted on June 23rd, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

2011 Bajaj ULC to be a world car; smaller than the average hatchback

The Bajaj ULC project was deployed into action by Nissan, Renault and Indian bike and 3-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj last year by displaying a prototype at the Delhi AutoExpo. Ever since the Nano was formally announced on March 23, the Bajaj’s Nano has drawn wide interest of the Indian public.

The Hindu Business Line reports Brazil will be an overseas market where the Bajaj ULC will be sold with either a Renault or Nissan logo. Additionally, the size of this car will be smaller than the cars sold presently in Brazil.

Nissan’s head Carlos Ghosn goes on air often hinting this small car would be priced around $2,500, but Rajiv Bajaj, MD Bajaj Auto, who conveys that only has been the direction of the project and not the intention.

The Bajaj’s small car will instead carve out its identity as the most fuel-efficient car instead of the cheapest, the former the framework of any low-cost motorcycle. As the project matures, the transmission type and related choices will be frozen.

According to the reports emerged before, the transmission would combine the best of an automatic and manual gearbox, and the engine would be a highly efficient 2-cylinder, of petrol and diesel forms.

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Entry posted on May 4th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

125cc motorcycle by Bajaj-KTM in India next year

Bajaj has failed to deliver its 6 months-6 bikes promise, but if you listen to the latest development, you’ll forgive them instantly.

A 125cc motorcycle jointly developed by KTM and Bajaj (Bajaj holds a considerable percentage of share in KTM) will be displayed at next year’s Delhi Auto Expo. The 125cc motorcycle will be presented at the EICMA show, also known as the Milan Motorcycle Show in Italy, in November. The Milan Motorcycle Show attracted half a million visitors last year and is a popular show among bike manufacturers to display new products.

Information is sparse at this point. Whether Bajaj will introduce this motorcycle under the Bajaj banner, or under a separate brand of motorcycles is left to be seen.

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Entry posted on April 28th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

Video – New Bajaj DTSi Ad is quite simply the best of the lot

The newest TV commercial from Bajaj on its DTSi technology is easily the most exciting we’ve seen from Bajaj. Purely inspired by the hollywood movie Transformers, this Ad is directed perfectly to stand just ahead of the one with centred around just the engine and gearbox coming together to form the bike.

Bajaj has not kept its word on the 6-months-6-bikes promise, but churns out interesting Ad after another without making any fuss at all.

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Entry posted on April 22nd, 2009 and filed under Bajaj, Commercials

Kawasaki Ninja 250 in India by May- A Special Report

Kawasaki Ninja 250 in India by May- A Special Report

It seems the wait for the entry level sports bike Kawasaki Ninja 250R will soon be over with Bajaj finally announcing its launch in May-June 2009 . Below is the news, which was published earlier in the Economic Times.

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Entry posted on February 6th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

Bajaj’s future plans- IAB Special Report

Bajaj’s future plans- IAB Special Report

Undeterred by the slowdown and poor sales (or rather bitten by it), Bajaj has drawn up a serious plan to get back to where it belongs-at the top. The home grown manufacturer has drawn up a schedule coming up with a host of launches back to back in the coming year. Read on to find out more.

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Entry posted on January 23rd, 2009 and filed under Bajaj, Bikes

Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si launched- First of the 6 launches from Bajaj in 2009

Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si launched- First of the 6 launches from Bajaj in 2009

Its crisis time and Bajaj is the worst hit of all motorcycle makers in India. A glance at the figures shows the state which Bajaj is in. At one point in the past, it almost overtook Hero Honda as India’s largest bike maker but from then on things have not gone all that well.

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Entry posted on January 21st, 2009 and filed under Bajaj, Bikes
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