Bajaj to launch Ninja 250 and KTM Duke

safari_lover · 9th January 2008, 11:17

Yes! Finally the Indian biking scene is getting hot. With speculations doing rounds, that Yamaha is launching the 150CC sport bike, Bajaj has some plans up its sleeves as well.

Bajaj will launch the Kawasaki Ninja 250CC and KTM Duke 690CC in 2008 through its Probiking showrooms. So 2008 will be a great year like never before for the bikers in the country cheers:.

Source: http://www.vicky.in/straightfrmthehe...duke-to-india/

devil_in_flesh · 9th January 2008, 12:13

I hope this holds true and not just another January rain.The launch of big bikes has been a matter of speculation for quiet sometime now, but i think with the launch of the prototype of the Bajaj small car(rival to tata small car) i assume Baja wants its products to appeal to the masses.I don't really see it venturing into the 'exclusive' segment be it for cars of motorcycles.But my heart says i am wrong and hoping for the best!

prasadee · 9th January 2008, 12:28

The 2008 Ninja 250 is a great bike for our market. We should see big sales volumes. Its an incredibly reliable bike, with an all new body that looks great to me.

I am not so sure about the Duke though. Its a good bike alright, but if I have an option between a liter class Kwakker, or the recently launched Yamahas, I would go with the japs anyday.

amtak · 9th January 2008, 12:37

@ what price?? if someone can assist me with that, it would be great. P220 is for less than 1 lakh, I would really think twice if I have to pay 2 lakhs for 30 CC extra!

agspins · 9th January 2008, 12:53

Apart from these bajaj is also launching version of Xceed,150cc Discover and Blade scooter

wanderlustindia · 9th January 2008, 13:00

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Originally Posted by amtak

@ what price?? if someone can assist me with that, it would be great. P220 is for less than 1 lakh, I would really think twice if I have to pay 2 lakhs for 30 CC extra!

@Amtak, the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 retails at $3499 in the US of A. I would not expect it to be any less than 2.5-3 lacs OTR if it takes the CBU route. However, the prices can significantly come down if it takes the CKD route (I hope Bajaj is trying the CKD route). Even then, it should be anywhere between 1.5-2 lacs, which IMHO is a fair price for a bike of such high pedigree.

For more on the bike, you may wish to visit: http://www.buykawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=263

Most definitely is a superior bike than the home-grown P220 (The P220 is great too, no doubt about it!) in terms of performance and various other aspects and one will have to pay a premium to lay his hands on one.

Ajaybiz · 9th January 2008, 13:42

Amtak its not just question on 30 cc extra its the engine construction for what you are going to pay, its 250 inline liqued cooled twin with 6 speed gear box compared to Pulsars single cylender air cooler 5 speeder(mind it the cylender is air cooled and the radiator fitted in that bike is just to cool down the oil temperator).
Lets see when Indian market is getting matured for 250-500 CC multi cylender class bikes.

BUSA · 9th January 2008, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by amtak

@ what price?? if someone can assist me with that, it would be great. P220 is for less than 1 lakh, I would really think twice if I have to pay 2 lakhs for 30 CC extra!

I dont want more cc, but more power. I would not mind paying more to buy a 150cc bike from Yamaha producing 22bhp then a mere 20bhp from a 220cc powerplant as in the case of Pulsar DTSFi.

manish7 · 9th January 2008, 20:35

Well, Ninja is lot more than 30 cc extra! But if it's through CBU route - it would be 2.5 to 3 L here. I think Ninja 250 would be the real star of Auto Expo 2008 as far as bikes are concerned!

Nitin · 9th January 2008, 21:08

The perfect bike to introduce in India. The Ninja 250RR! As Prasad said, its got good styling,and superb performance. One of the fastest growing 'starter' bikes in the US.

highwayblaze · 9th January 2008, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by prasadee

The 2008 Ninja 250 is a great bike for our market. We should see big sales volumes. Its an incredibly reliable bike, with an all new body that looks great to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitin

The perfect bike to introduce in India. The Ninja 250RR! As Prasad said, its got good styling,and superb performance. One of the fastest growing 'starter' bikes in the US.

Gotta agree. Problem with the 200's and 220cc's in india right now is they're single cylinder. This parallel twin is exactly whats been missing so far so its more than welcome now !

The duke will be expensive for a 690cc single cylinder. Unfortunately all European (but triumph) are much more expensive than Japanese motorcycles.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 9th January 2008, 23:03

Source is a blog-site?

It doesnt even say that Bajaj has said anything or not!

burnt. · 9th January 2008, 23:22

Shouldn't it be there at the auto show is they have any intend of launching it. Let's see then.

crazybiker46 · 9th January 2008, 23:29

Whether true or not its an exciting news for me especially Ninja 250.i think if launched 1.5 -2 lakh pricing would be most suitable to make it a showbiz.

straight6 · 11th January 2008, 03:06

The Ninja 250 is an extremely popular bike in the US with newbie's, especially women. I know two indian girls in the US that have this bike. Sounds pretty good with an aftermarket exhaust too.

9th January 2008, 11:17	#1
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 685 Times	Bajaj to launch Ninja 250 and KTM Duke Yes! Finally the Indian biking scene is getting hot. With speculations doing rounds, that Yamaha is launching the 150CC sport bike, Bajaj has some plans up its sleeves as well. Bajaj will launch the Kawasaki Ninja 250CC and KTM Duke 690CC in 2008 through its Probiking showrooms. So 2008 will be a great year like never before for the bikers in the country cheers:. Source: http://www.vicky.in/straightfrmthehe...duke-to-india/
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9th January 2008, 12:13	#2
devil_in_flesh BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 93 Thanked: 6 Times	I hope this holds true and not just another January rain.The launch of big bikes has been a matter of speculation for quiet sometime now, but i think with the launch of the prototype of the Bajaj small car(rival to tata small car) i assume Baja wants its products to appeal to the masses.I don't really see it venturing into the 'exclusive' segment be it for cars of motorcycles.But my heart says i am wrong and hoping for the best!
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9th January 2008, 12:28	#3
prasadee BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 569 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	The 2008 Ninja 250 is a great bike for our market. We should see big sales volumes. Its an incredibly reliable bike, with an all new body that looks great to me. I am not so sure about the Duke though. Its a good bike alright, but if I have an option between a liter class Kwakker, or the recently launched Yamahas, I would go with the japs anyday.
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9th January 2008, 12:37	#4
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	@ what price?? if someone can assist me with that, it would be great. P220 is for less than 1 lakh, I would really think twice if I have to pay 2 lakhs for 30 CC extra!
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9th January 2008, 12:53	#5
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,652 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Apart from these bajaj is also launching version of Xceed,150cc Discover and Blade scooter
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9th January 2008, 13:42	#7
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Amtak its not just question on 30 cc extra its the engine construction for what you are going to pay, its 250 inline liqued cooled twin with 6 speed gear box compared to Pulsars single cylender air cooler 5 speeder(mind it the cylender is air cooled and the radiator fitted in that bike is just to cool down the oil temperator). Lets see when Indian market is getting matured for 250-500 CC multi cylender class bikes.
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9th January 2008, 20:35	#9
manish7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 508 Thanked: 0 Times	Well, Ninja is lot more than 30 cc extra! But if it's through CBU route - it would be 2.5 to 3 L here. I think Ninja 250 would be the real star of Auto Expo 2008 as far as bikes are concerned!
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9th January 2008, 21:08	#10
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	The perfect bike to introduce in India. The Ninja 250RR! As Prasad said, its got good styling,and superb performance. One of the fastest growing 'starter' bikes in the US.
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9th January 2008, 23:03	#12
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,177 Thanked: 73,485 Times View My Garage	Source? Source is a blog-site? It doesnt even say that Bajaj has said anything or not!
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9th January 2008, 23:22	#13
burnt. BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 251 Thanked: 26 Times	Shouldn't it be there at the auto show is they have any intend of launching it. Let's see then.
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9th January 2008, 23:29	#14
crazybiker46 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TRV-DXB Posts: 605 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	Whether true or not its an exciting news for me especially Ninja 250.i think if launched 1.5 -2 lakh pricing would be most suitable to make it a showbiz.
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11th January 2008, 03:06	#15
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	The Ninja 250 is an extremely popular bike in the US with newbie's, especially women. I know two indian girls in the US that have this bike. Sounds pretty good with an aftermarket exhaust too.
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