It is expected that Bajaj Auto will launch the India bound KTM Duke 200 by this year end and the bike will be available from January 2012 at an aggressive price tag of Rs.1.25 lakhs to Rs.1.31 lakhs.The KTM Duke 200 will be sold through Bajaj’s Pro-biking showrooms but will not sport any Bajaj logo.Here are the technical specifications of KTM Duke 200.
The bike will be powered by a single cylinder,200cc,liquid cooled,DOHC,four valve engine which will pump out a power of 26bhp at 10,000rpm and a maximum torque of 20Nm at 8,000rpm.The fuel tank capacity of the bike is about 10.5 litres and its kerb weight is just 125kgs.Its ground clearance measures 170mm.
The engine of KTM Duke 200 is packed inside a powder-coated steel tubular frame with WP suspensions.The brakes are from Brembo’s sub-brand Bybre and its tyres are to be supplied by MRF.
Duke 200 also features an electric start,front and rear disc brakes,6 speed manual transmission,forced oil lubrication with 1 rotor pump,liquid cooling system with water pump and O Ring chain.The bike will be manufactured at Bajaj Auto’s Chakan manufacturing plant near Pune.It will be mainly competing with Honda’s CBR250R.