200Cc Ktm ? Maybe...

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http://www.bikespace.in/2010/12/ktm-duke-200-a-better-variant-for-asian-nations/

India Likely To Be Lucky To Receive Elder Baby Of KTM Duke 125 Which Shall Be KTM Duke 200

KTM and Bajaj are genuinely rising up the adrenaline level in us. News incepted when a rumor was in air that some foreign bikes manufacturer is planning to enter Indian market with some off road bike. Later it was known that the company is KTM but what is the bike about? And finally we were motivated to convey that it is going to be KTM Duke 125.

And may be this part also goes as rumor for the future listing when officially the bike for India is revealed. No doubt it is going to be KTM Duke but engine capacity may vary.

Recently KTM exposed some FAQ(frequently asked question) on KTM Duke 125 and a question surprisingly interesting is noticeable which says as,

Will there be a version with more displacement?

At some point in the future the 125 Duke will be introduced to selected Asian and South

American markets with a displacement of 200 ccm

. There are also other motor variants

planned for Europe – up to a maximum of 350 ccm. But there’s no definite timetable for this

So may be India will receive a better variant of the Duke 125. Nothing can be done except waiting but this post may get some thoughts in your mind to start saving money for the 200cc orange baby.

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http://bikeadvice.in/india-ktm-200-duke-ktm-125-duke/

India may just get lucky because there are chances of getting the elder brother of 125 Duke called KTM 200 Duke. The news came straight from the headquarters of the Austrian company, KTM. According to the news India including South America and Asia are going to get higher version of KTM Duke apparently called KTM 200 Duke.

After this sudden shift in plans, we cannot still believe the words of KTM regarding the engine capacity of the bike to be launched. As of now, KTM is sticking to its statement of launching 200cc Duke to India. As regards the engine capacity and performance, this elder KTM is speculated to generate the power of more than 20ps. It is further speculated that the new bike will be around 130Kgs and fitted with WP suspensions.

Speaking of the looks, KTM 200 is expected to be more hunky and stylish. KTM is also planning a bike of 350cc in Europe. Indians may, in a year or two, expect the even higher versions of the bike. Well, one thing is for sure that KTM is coming to India no matter what the displacement of the engine is like. Sources say that no matter whatever the circumstances are but the bike is definitely coming by 2011. KTM will use Bajaj Chakan plant to produce the bike.

Also according to the news, KTM decided to launch 200 Duke because no one will actually spare about a lakh rupees for a 125cc bike. However, Europe is getting 125cc KTM for sure. KTM duke has released an FAQ section of their facebook fan page which confirms that the Austrian company will release 200cc capacity bikes for selected Asian and South American Markets. KTM is coming to India no matter what. We hope to see KTM 200 Duke in India by next year, keep your fingers crossed guys.

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A 200 duke would be a great little toy.. And exactly what I was having a moan about with the CBR150.. Why brand the little ones as sportbikes..

But then if the 200 shared the same mechanicals as a 350.. A bit of engine modding, and putting a Euro 350cc top end on a Thai sold 200cc bike.. Ohh that gets REALLY interesting..

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"Also according to the news, KTM decided to launch 200 Duke because no one will actually spare about a lakh rupees for a 125cc bike"

That sort of imples that 1 lakh is the target price on a 200.. And that is (drumroll please) 67.5 k baht !!

Dreaming I know.. But then again isnt there a low tax sub 250 import system..