Bajaj Auto, Triumph Motorcycles UK to jointly build mid-capacity bikes

Bajaj Auto currently has only one offering in this segment, the Dominar 400

Bajaj Auto, India’s fourth-largest motorcycle manufacturer, on Tuesday announced its non-equity alliance with Triumph Motorcycles UK to jointly make mid-capacity motorcycles for Indian and global markets.

In a joint statement, both the companies said, "We hope to bring to bear upon the global markets the individual strengths of the partners, including brand position and perception, design and development, quality and cost competitiveness, and worldwide distribution."

"This new global partnership will enable Triumph to significantly expand its global reach by entering the new higher-volume global segment. Bajaj will gain access to the iconic Triumph brand, enabling it to offer a wider