Bajaj Auto launches 'Duke 200' at Rs 1.18 lakh

Bajaj Auto launches 'Duke 200' at Rs 1.18 lakh

Bajaj plans to launch the KTM Duke 200 on 24th of this month. A liquid-cooled,fuel-injected engine with an engine displacement of 200cc will power the Duke 200. Regarding this, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, MD of Bajaj Auto informed that the bike is already exported to Europe so in terms of production its already something that is in process. He said that Mr. Stefan Pierer, KTM President will come for the launch of the bike.

Coming back to the KTM Duke 200, this has been one product that Indian motorcycle enthusiasts have been waiting for long. The motorcycle is powered by a 200cc single cylinder engine that features a four valve DOHC head and liquid cooling. The fuel injected motor is in a highly tuned state, delivering a very high specific output of 125 Bhp per liter, which is quite remarkable. The KTM Duke 200's other big advantage is its weight, which at 134 kilos wet will result in some explosive acceleration and low and mid range performance.

Bajaj is launching the KTM Duke 200 in India today and this is the first official entry for KTM in India. Our author Mahavir Kothari and special correspondents Aditya and Devinder are at the launch ceremony right now covering the event for us.

Technical Specifications of Bajaj KTM Duke 200
Engine: Single cylinder 4 stroke
Displacement: 199.5 cm3
Bore: 72/49 mm
Power: 19 kW (26 hp) at 10,000 rev / min
Torque: 20 Nm at 8000 rev / min
Compression ratio: 11.5: 1
Starter / Battery: Electric Starter / 12 V, nn
Gearbox: 6 speed
Fuel System: Bosch electronic fuel injection
Distribution: 4 V / DOHC
Lubrication: Wet sump
Primary drive: 72:22
Secondary transmission: 14:43
Cooling: Liquid
Clutch: multidisc in oil bath, mechanically operated
Setting: steel mesh, epoxy
Back loop: Steel
Aluminium Handlebar Tapered, Ø 26/22 mm
Front suspension: Ø 43 mm WP upside
Rear Suspension WP Monoshock
Suspension travel front / rear: 150/150 mm
Front brakes: Caliper radial monobloc four-piston, Ø 280 mm
Rear brake caliper floating piston, Ø 230 mm
Front tire: Cast aluminum wheels 3.00 x 17", 17"x 4.00
Rear tire: 110/70 R 17 150/60 R 17
Chain: O Ring based
Exhaust: Stainless steel silencer with catalytic converter
Wheelbase: 1350 + / -15 mm
Ground clearance: 185 mm
Seat Height: 810 mm
Tank: 11 liters
Weight in working order: Approx. 126 kg (without fuel)