Monday, August 5, 2013

KTM Ready to Release Duke 200cc 350cc

KTM release the two most recent variants to the market. Two variants are KTM Duke 200 cc and 350cc. Unfortunately, the KTM Duke 350cc sold only in India.

Only the KTM Duke 200 is distributed in Europe and Asia. KTM Duke 200 will accompany with Duke 125 to pursue a young age target consumers or new riders. KTM Duke 125 instead debut in Europe.

KTM is already holding Bajaj India in any development cooperation. Thus the KTM can penetrate Asian markets, including in India itself.

KTM CEO, Stefan Peirer stated KTM Duke 200 will be released later this year. While for KTM Duke 350 will follow later in early 2013. KTM Duke 200 cc will be manufactured at Bajaj Auto Factory in Chakan, India, which is the only factory where Bajaj exports to Europe. With assembled in India and will be exported to Europe, KTM trying to keep the price of KTM Duke 200 cc is equivalent to Duke 125 cc.

Peirer explained that they have high hopes for the New Duke 200. Sales target estimated at 25,000 to 30,000 units in the first year of launch.