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Bajaj to take controlling stake in KTM

February 13th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Uncategorized

Bajaj India , which already has a 30% stake in Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, is expected to hike its stake to as much as 90% in the near future. While full details on this acquisition are not available yet, Bajaj and KTM are said to be in talks to finalise the deal as soon as possible.

Bajaj may either increase its stake in KTM to 90% right away, or may first hike the stake to 51% and then, in a phased manner, up to 90%. Details on the final arrangement are expected to emerge over the next few days. This deal will give Bajaj a major foothold in the European bike market and also open up avenues for launching bigger sportsbike from the KTM line-up in India.

[Via: indiaautomotive]

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New Upgraded Honda CBF Stunner Launched

February 12th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Uncategorized

The pemium entry level segment has recently seen new additions like Bajaj Pulsar 135, Gladiator SS and TVS Flame DS 125. Manufacturers are increasingly turning to the (so called premium) 125cc segment for profit. With a strategic move by Honda (HMSI) to augment the 12% market share it holds in this segment, the company is like to introduce an all new motorcycle in125cc segment in addition of its existing 125cc Shine. Honda India has launched the new upgraded CBF Stunner , which was showcased at the 2010 Auto Expo in New Delhi.

New CBF Stunner gets the following new features : -

- Addition of Tachometer in Intrument Cluster
- Maintenance Free Battery
- New Body Graphics and Stickers
- All Black Theme for Engine
- New Body Colored Cover Under The Engine
- New Sporty Mirror Set
- Half Chain Cover like we have seen in CB Twister

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TVS May Launch Apache RTR 220 In April 2010

February 11th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Uncategorized
After the huge success of Apache RTR 160 & Apache RTR 180, TVS India is all set to launch the Apache RTR 220 to compete with the likes of Yamaha R15, Hero Honda Karizma ZMR & Bajaj Pulsar 220. Though it is just a speculation and no official announcement has been made about the launch of Apache RTR 220, it is expected to be launched in March/April 2010. Apache RTR 220 might be the first TVS to come with full fairing. It might also feature ABS setting a new safety standard for performance bikes.
“If the market demands, we will look into the high-powered bike segment of above 200 cc category. This 200cc TVS bike could be either a sports bike or a bike with racing DNA. At this point of time TVS has not made any firm decision on this aspect,” TVS Motor Company President (Marketing) H S Goindi said. Internal sources reveal the Apache 220 to be more powerful with the bigger 220cc mill producing close to 22bhp. Apache RTR 220 is also expected to get full faring along with a segment first - ABS. Apache RTR 220 is expected to cost close to Rs. 90,000 to 95,000.
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