KTM AG, will transfer production of two Husqvarna motorcycle models to Bajaj Auto’s Pune facility, from their current manufacturing facility in Austria. This facility will be the only factory in the world to produce them.
Production of Husqvarnas from India will start in late 2018 or early 2019, and these bikes will be rolled out globally. Bajaj Auto owns 48% stake in Austria-headquartered KTM.
The company stated, “The production of Hasqvarna Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 models to be sold worldwide will be transferred to Bajaj (Auto) in Chakan, India in late 2018 or early 2019. Extending the cooperation to the Husqvarna Motorcycle brand will raise the partnership between Bajaj and KTM to the next level.”