January 24th, 2012 
kalpesh India’s second largest two wheeler maker Bajaj Auto in collaboration with Austrian manufacturer KTM, has launched Duke 200 sports bike at a mouthwatering, introductory price tag of Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The bike will compete with Yamaha’s highly popular R15 2.0.
“The launch of ‘Duke’ is one of the many steps in our association with KTM over the last five years. Between Bajaj Pulsar and KTM ‘Duke’ we intend to further strengthen our position in sports motorcycle segment in India,” Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said. The company will be launching at least one new KTM bike every year in India, he added.
Bajaj Auto has a 39 percent stake in the Austrian company with whom it produces two models– Duke 125 and Duke 200– at its Chakan plant near Pune.
The bike would be retailed through 34 KTM stores which were earlier known as Bajaj Probiking showrooms.
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The Bajaj KTM Duke 200 powered by 200cc, liquid cooled, four-valve engine which generates peak power of 25 bhp and a maximum torque of 19 Nm. Its clutch is well weighted and progressive. Bajaj claims a 0-60kph time of 3.3 seconds, and 0-100kph in 9.2secs with top speed of 136kph on the speedometer. Fifth gear is good for an indicated 122kph.
The Duke 200 has the best–in-class power to weight ratio of 184 Ps/ton thanks to high strength- low weight components of the highest quality.
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