Bajaj buys into KTM [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Bob

6th November 2007, 01:23

Bajaj – India’s second largest motorcycle manufacturer – has bought a 14.5% stake in KTM.

Bajaj said KTM will provide the technical knowledge for joint development of a range of water-cooled 4 stroke 125 and 250 cc engines. Bajaj will take over the distribution of KTM in India and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Earlier market rumours stated Bajaj were interested in buying either Triumph or Ducati. It now appears these were only slightly wide of the mark.

tri boy

6th November 2007, 06:01

Something had to happen. Rupe's were burning a hole in Baja's back pocket.
Should be a good combination.
An Indian KTM, I can hear the cries of outrage building:devil2:
Hey Clint640, would you like curry for dinner tonight?:killingme

BIGBOSSMAN

6th November 2007, 13:15

Follow this link for a pic of the Bajaj/KTM factory rider for next years Motogp season. Bugger DMNTD, this guy's the real deal man!!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1193578&postcount=115

jrandom

6th November 2007, 13:18

No no, BBM, you do it this way.

<img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69866&d=1188965208"/>

BIGBOSSMAN

6th November 2007, 16:24

Aaah that's better Random! Bloody amazing rider eh!

Zapf

14th November 2007, 20:10

So... in Hong Kong, I will have to talk to Bajaj to by a KTM :scratch:

Wonder if NZ belongs to South east asia division as well... So who wants KTM's ? build in India. Mind you it might get a whole lot cheaper. I could just see it being made in India, designed and assembled in Europe

enigma51

14th November 2007, 20:13

So... in Hong Kong, I will have to talk to Bajaj to by a KTM :scratch:

Wonder if NZ belongs to South east asia division as well... So who wants KTM's ? build in India. Mind you it might get a whole lot cheaper. I could just see it being made in India, designed and assembled in Europe

All and all you will get a very good deal

James Deuce

14th November 2007, 20:19

So far I've crossed Triumph, BMW, and KTM off the list.

I'm rooted if those buggers at Aprilia outsource.

nudemetalz

23rd November 2007, 09:18

and remember, Benelli is chinese now.......
Sweet and Sour 1130....

James Deuce

23rd November 2007, 09:31

and remember, Benelli is chinese now.......
Sweet and Sour 1130....
That was already off the list because it looks like a pre-crashed ER6F

Taz

23rd November 2007, 09:41

I suspect that picture is not real.......... He should be a lot further ahead by the first corner!