First batch of KTM Duke 200 motorcycles bound for the export market; Indian deliveries to begin in March 2012!

The hot new KTM Duke 200 high performance motorcycle is a model that is made exclusively in India, and is one that will be exported to markets across the world. Bajaj Auto, which manufactures the Duke 200 at its Chakan plant off Pune, will export the first batch of KTM Duke 200s to markets abroad. Although bookings have begun for the Duke 200, Bajaj Auto will start deliveries of the motorcycle only from March 2012. Currently, KTM dealers in India are giving prospective Duke 200 customers a waiting period of 90 days from the time of booking.

2012 KTM Duke 200 Streetfighter Motorcycle

The Bajaj Probiking stores across India are being revamped with KTM livery to become re-branded KTM brand stores. Bajaj Auto will begin selling the Duke 200 from 36 KTM stores across India, a number that will be expanded constantly. The KTM Duke 200 is the first offering from the Austrian motorcycle brand, KTM, in which Indian motorcycle maker Bajaj Auto holds a 40% stake. Local parts sourcing and manufacture of the KTM Duke 200 by Bajaj Auto has resulted in a very competitive introductory price of INR 1,17,000, ex-showroom Delhi. This killer price has meant that the Duke 200 has seen a steady stream of bookings in India.

2012 KTM Duke 200 Streetfighter Motorcycle

Currently, Bajaj has been producing 2,000 units of the Duke 200 each month with an increase in production likely if demands peaks. The production of the Duke 200 began in the first week of February 2012. The KTM Duke 200 features a 200cc, liquid cooled, 4 valve DOHC, single cylinder engine, producing 25 Bhp of peak power and 19 Nm of peak torque. This short stroke, high revving engine is mated to a six speed manual transmission. Suspension up front are upside down units while the rear is suspended by means of an adjustable monoshock unit. The KTM Duke 200 has a kerb weight of a light 136 kilograms.

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February 16, 2012 | By Jay Prashanth · Tags: 2012 KTM Duke 200, Bajaj Auto, Duke 200 Delivery, KTM, KTM Duke 200 Booking

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6 Responses to “First batch of KTM Duke 200 motorcycles bound for the export market; Indian deliveries to begin in March 2012!”

Earthfusion on February 17th, 2012 7:31 am

I already saw couple of KTMs on road with registered number plate in Pune.
Aryan on February 17th, 2012 9:07 am

its a FAKE NEWS……… don’t fool people.
Jay Prashanth on February 17th, 2012 12:26 pm

Dear Aryan,

This information has been stated by none other than Stefan Pierer, the CEO of KTM. So, you can consider it to be true.

Cheers,

Jay
Aryan on February 17th, 2012 5:20 pm

@ jay ……. Stefan Pierer said “Production will begin in the next week or two. As overseas delivery times take longer the first batch of motorcycles produced (around 20,000 units) will be exported. In India, deliveries for the KTM 200 Duke will begin by March 2012.”
He is discussing about European version of KTM 200 not INDIAN version.don’t confuse yourself. the number @ 20,000 units was not told by Stefan Pierer Zigwheels put those numbers which is logically not possible.(2000 units per month production is their target, how can they make a 1st batch of 20,000 units & export it)
Its common sense. how can anyone make 20,000 KTM in 2-3 weeks & export it, after that make KTM for Indian market. its foolishness.
Jay Prashanth on February 17th, 2012 6:16 pm

Aryan,

Which is why, we did not quote 20,000 units/month. If you observe, we quoted 2000 units/month. But then again, Pierer has clearly quoted ” In India, deliveries for the KTM 200 Duke will begin by March 2012″. Hence, our story. Anyway, if deliveries have already begun in India, it is a good thing. But dealers in Bangalore say the first deliveries will begin in March, Let me check once with dealers of other cities and update this story accordingly.

Cheers,

Jay
Aryan on February 20th, 2012 10:18 am

Even CBR 250 took 5-6 months to deliver, KTM at least deserves 1-2 month.
KTM bikes produced in Feb will be delivered in March. there is no issue of exporting it.