Husqvarna bikes likely to be launched, produced in India

Stefan Pierer, CEO of KTM, has revealed that the company will build Husqvarna motorcycles at its plant in Austria and introduce them in Europe and the US from 2017. Initially, the engines and components for these bikes will be sourced from India.

The bikes will use 125cc and 390cc engines. They are likely to be based on the 401 Vitpilen and 401 Svartpilen motorcycles, which were unveiled at EICMA in 2014.

Later, KTM is likely to introduce the Husqvarna brand in emerging markets as well. One of these markets is India. Additionally, the company is considering the production of Husqvarna bikes in India.

India is a production hub for KTM's bikes under 500cc. The company has a partnership with Bajaj Auto and uses the Indian company's plant at Chakan, Maharashtra to build 125cc, 200cc and 390cc motorcycles for global markets.

Bajaj Auto holds a 48% stake in KTM. The partnership has given KTM access to a low-cost production hub. 

Source: ET Auto