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In what probably is one of the big news for the Indian two wheeler sector, the country's second largest 2 wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto has joined hand with KTM, an Austrian brand famous for its off road/moto cross bikes.
Bajaj Auto has also entered into an agreement with the French Auto maker Renault to co develop a $2,500-3000 car for India.
Bajaj-KTM Alliance:
Lately there has been rumours about Bajaj trying to buy into European brands viz. Ducati and Triumph. Meanwhile here is some confirmed news about Bajaj Auto actually buying 14.5% stake in the famous Eurpoean Brand KTM, for Rs 300cr.
According to news reports: Bajaj Auto Ltd has announced wide-ranging co-operation with KTM Power Sports AG. Which includes..
Development of engine and vehicle platforms: The KTM Group will provide the know-how for the joint development of high-efficient water- cooled 4-stroke engines (125-ccm and 250-ccm).
KTM will use these engines for its street motorcycles in the new street entry segment. The joint developments will also be available as basis for Bajaj-products.
This arrangement will see Bajaj Auto and KTM working together to 3 -4 models in the 125-250 cc categories. 20,000 units of the bikes co-developed by bajaj and KTM will initially be exported to Europe and will be rolled out in the first half of 2010.
The alliance will not only enable Bajaj to take over the distribution of KTM products in India and South East Asia, it will also enable the Indian two wheeler major to access the European market through KTM
KTM has strong brand presence in Europe and United States. It offers more than 23 motorcycles, ranging in engine size from 50cc to 950 cc and is the largest non-Japanese off road motorcycle manufacturer in the world.
Like Bajaj Auto's future plans for building a four wheeler, KTM has also recently developed a sporty four wheeler.. called the X-Bow.
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