by NR INDRAN / INT

Here is an exciting and much awaited piece of news for the superbike enthusiasts in the country. The wait for the most exciting 250cc bike is over as; DSK Moto wheels today announced the launch of their most wanted bike, The ‘Big Boy’ Hyosung GT 250R. On the occasion,  the new superbike was unveiled by Mr.Shirish Kulkarni, Director, DSK Moto wheels  Pvt Ltd.

Packed with looks, technology and unique features befitting motorcycles of far higher segments, the GT 250R is priced atRs.2, 75,000 (Two lakh Seventy Five Thousand Only) (ex-showroom Delhi) and will be sold across all the 18 dealerships of DSK  Moto wheels. The super bike will be available in three colour variants -White & Red, Silver & Red, Red & Black. The 250cc bike is a class apart in its segment with heavy duty fully faired muscular body and is the biggest bike in the 250 cc segment. It is also fondly known as “The Big Boy”amongst the super biking fraternity.

Powered by a V twin-cylinder, oil-cooled4-stroke engine, GT250R produces 27.6 Bhp of maximum power at 10000 rpm, and 22.07Nm of maximum torque at 8000 rpm. The bike has a top speed of140 kmph. It has some interesting features like Double Disk Front Brakes, twin projector head lamps, upside down forks, EFI and the adjustable rear seats. It is the only250 cc bike in India with Super Sports riding position .With its looks and the power, it has all the ingredients to thrill and is worth every penny.

The super bike seriously ups the oomph factor ofspeed by several notches. DSK Moto wheels along with Hyosung are currently sellingthree super bikes – GT650R, GT650N and the ST7 which are big hit among the bikeaficionados.

Sharing his thoughts at the launch of the ‘Big Boy’, Mr. Shirish Kulkarni, Director, DSK Moto wheels said that, “Itgives us immense pleasure to launch this first product under the strategic alliance between DSK and Hyosung. We are confident that the GT250R will set a benchmark in the 250cc segment by taking super biking industry to the next level. With the new product we want to create an  aspirational brand and not just play on the price point.”

“Further, we are very passionate about promoting super biking culture in India by introducing niche products for our valuable customers and super biking fraternity as a whole”, he added.

DSK Moto wheels is a part of the DSK Group, a leading diversified business conglomerate with turnover of Rs 4000cr. Having established its name in Construction & Real Estate, Automobiles, Digital products, Education, Investments, Pharmacy, Travel & Leisure, Hospitality and Infrastructure, GT250R is the first product announced in the Indian market by DSK Moto wheels after venturing into the superbiking segment last week.

Established in 1980 DSK Group is one of the leading and diversified business conglomerates in India. With a turnover of Rs 4000crore DSK Group operates in sectors like Construction, Real Estate, Automobiles, Digital Products, Education, Investments, Pharmacy, Travel and Leisure, Hospitality and Infrastructure. Known for its quality services across sectors DSK Group is one of the renowned brand based in Pune, Maharasthra.

DSK entered into automobile business in 2000with an association with leading Japanese car manufacturer Toyota by setting up strong dealership network in Maharashtra. Today DSK Toyota has 9 dealerships across Maharashtra. DSK also are dealers of HINO commercial vehicles exclusively for Maharashtra.

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