Scoop! New Bajaj Scooter Coming.


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So we all thought Bajaj will never make another scooter. But we’re talking here about the company that can claim to singularly have put India on two-wheels, making scooters a household name across the length and breadth of this subcontinent.

Bajaj ruled the Indian two-wheeler space for decades post independence, manufacturing robust scooters like the venerable Chetak to mobilise the common Indian. These blockbuster models survived infinite lifecycles, something unheard of in India's fast moving two-wheeler market today.

Going back to these roots was inevitable at some point. We’ve heard Rajiv Bajaj state that the company may explore and ride down this route again, as and when it decides the time is ripe. That’s happened now, for we can share confirmed news that Bajaj are burning the midnight-oil developing an all-new, exciting automatic scooter for India.

It’s still early, with little information out in the open, but do expect contemporary, modern styling with universal appeal on the next Bajaj scooter, as well as an upmarket demeanor that will finally bring enthusiasts their scooter option that has barely ever existed here. In trademark Bajaj style, this upcoming scooter will stand out from the crowd, providing more than the current crop of Indian scooters, with healthy specifications including telescopic fork front suspension, as also an ample feature list. Bajaj’s upcoming scooter will be powered by a four-stroke engine, offering the conveniences of electric start and automatic transmission, its single-cylinder displacing somewhere in the region of 125-150cc.

Expect acceleration to be quicker than in the current crop of scooters sold on our shores, without much compromise on fuel efficiency. And this strong show of performance will come backed by stable handling, thanks partly due to slightly larger wheels than the present norm on Indian scooters. It isn’t clear when exactly Bajaj plans to launch its exciting new scooter, but this isn’t more than a few months away. There exists an untapped void in India’s scooter market today, with many veteran motorcyclists and well built adult males left wanting for suitable scooter options, and it’s just this space that Bajaj’s latest scooter will address.

SCOOP! New Bajaj scooter coming | News | Autocar India
 
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Excellent news Vis...I remember as a teen my father had booked a Bajaj Super in '73 from Commercial Motors, Lucknow, when I finally got the scooter in '82....I still own this[:D]...and am getting the same pimmped....there was a lot of delay from my mech., as he used the money I gave him not on my Bajaj,[frustration] and I was trying to organise thing from here, any way when I was in Kanpur in Nov., I got things moving, and done a 2 tone metallic colour, chetak handle, getting it converted to 12V, hope my mech can pull it off this time, will open a seperate thread once I have the snaps and details.

will surely want to own a new Bajaj scooter once its released..

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Thats exactly what bajaj needs to look at for a mass unisex consumer market now for gearless scooters with superb ride quality, decent power with FE, good looks and reliability which honda is enjoying for a pretty long time now.Hope they come out soon with their new good product.
 
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But where we go for the service, if we bought their new scooter? Bajaj has to give proper training and improve the ASS, if they plans big on scooters.
 
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What's surprising about this article is that ACI thinks that the scooter will be launched in the next few month's, but till date no one has caught Bajaj testing their all new product, i really do hope that this news is very credible and hope Bajaj goes on to launch a ground breaking scooter for our market.
 
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To begin with " Tilting the chetak to the side for starting "

Chetak was built on a monocoque chasis [:)]. a proven work horse better (read reliable) than any other Two wheeler including Bullet.
 
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Hmm, that one looks impressive visran and also the wheels look to by bigger to handle the bad roads. Bajaj is known for some killer pricing if this comes with proper power and price, then will give very tough competition to others in the segment, but only worry is Bajaj service these days is not upto the mark[:)]
 

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