Bajaj Auto Ltd.

Bajaj Auto is all set to commence delivery of KTM 390 Duke by end of September this year. The city-based auto maker launched the premium segment bike, priced at Rs 1.80 lakh, in June. So far, the company has received 1,500 bookings since its launch and there is 90-day waiting period for the KTM 390.

The KTM 390 Duke combines 43.5 Ps of power, 35 Nm of torque and a host of features like ABS, Metzeler tyres, aluminum swing arm, aluminum alloy wheels. The 6-speed transmission-enabled bike weighs 145 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 10.2 litres. At 373.2cc the 390 Duke would also be the first midsize sports bike in the country.

Bajaj Auto is a $2.3 billion company founded in 1926. It is world’s fourth largest two and three-wheeler manufacturer. Bajaj Auto has three plants in all, two at Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at Pant Nagar in Uttaranchal.