KATHMANDU: Bajaj Auto has confirmed that it is developing smaller-capacity KTM and Triumph motorcycles for India. The new sub-350cc models will benefit from the lower GST rate of 18 percent.
Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto, said, “We are working along with our partners, KTM and Triumph, on reshaping our portfolio to take advantage of the lower GST rates, and these products will be launched in due course.”
“The GST rate cuts found some of the KTM and all of the Triumph models on the wrong side of the 350cc divide. However, we maintained prices, absorbing the GST increase, and to some extent, customers rewarded us with their support during the festival,” he added.
While Sharma did not disclose technical details, reports suggest that the new engine is likely to be based on the existing 399cc unit. It will have a smaller bore and is expected to deliver a slightly lower peak output.
The Bajaj Dominar 400 and Pulsar NS400Z are also expected to be offered with smaller-capacity engines in the future, according to Autocar India.
