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Bajaj CNG Motorcycle Spotted TestingConsidering Platina 100’s ARAI fuel efficiency number is 70 km/l, upcoming Bajaj CNG motorcycle can claim a figure of 80 km/kgIn the global scheme of things, OEMs are flocking towards alternative fuels to lower dependency on petrol and diesel. While a few OEMs are taking the electric route, Bajaj is exploring both electric and CNG route. The company’s upcoming CNG motorcycle has been spotted testing in India.Bajaj CNG Motorcycle SpottedDespite exploring EV realm with Chetak scooters, Bajaj is also investing into CNG motorcycles. This is because Bajaj is a global brand with a presence in over 70+ countries. Customers in many of these countries could benefit more from a CNG motorcycle than an EV with high up-front costs.The same can be said about India too, which is a price-sensitive market. Recently, Bajaj Auto CEO, Rajiv Bajaj, hinted about a possible CNG motorcycle for both Indian market and international business. Bajaj CNG motorcycle spotted in India looks like it is being benchmarked against a Platina.For starters, the whole motorcycle was camouflaged to the gills. But the main takeaway from this test mule is that it will be a commuter motorcycle. There doesn’t seem to be any other motorcycle like this in Bajaj’s global portfolio. So, this is the first time a motorcycle of this design is being developed.New Bajaj commuter motorcycle spiedWe can see a small fuel tank, which might just be for aesthetics and stick to conventional motorcycle design. There is a long seat that extends almost till the bike’s rear end. This is where Bajaj has given a standard grab rail that is nothing fancy. Speaking of fancy, we can see large knuckle guards on the handlebar.When will it launch?Other componentry include RSU telescopic front forks, rear mono-shock setup, drum brakes on the front and rear, alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, some sort of a rear tyre hugger, halogen turn indicators and others. We can expect halogen headlights and tail lights, analog-digital combo instrument clusters and other no-frills features.Where powertrains are concerned, upcoming Bajaj CNG motorcycle could share its engine with any of the already existing commuters. It will bear all the modifications to run on CNG, though. We’re yet to see if Bajaj is implementing a bi-fuel setup (CNG+Petrol) or a standalone CNG offering.CNG tank may be positioned below its long seat, directly mounted on the bike’s frame. Tank capacity might go till 5 kg CNG capacity. If Bajaj claims a fuel efficiency figure of around 80 km/kg, we should expect a tank range of around 400 km. Bajaj is likely to debut this CNG motorcycle around mid-2024. We can speculate a time frame of around July 2024 and a launch on a later date.Source More

Bajaj Triumph 250cc Motorcycle – RenderAs opposed to the previous names trademarked, Bajaj newest trademarks could potentially be employed on an upcoming motorcycleOne of India’s leading 2W and 3W manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, currently holds 4th position in Indian 2W market, where volume is concerned. Bajaj is primarily known for its Pulsar line of sporty commuters and more offerings are expected to stack up. But what names do their upcoming bikes take?Bajaj Newest TrademarksWe all know Bajaj’s love affair with name trademarks. If there were a competition among all the 2W manufacturers operating in India comparing which OEM holds the highest number of trademarks, Bajaj would win that competition, hands down. Among the vast repository of Bajaj’s name trademarks, the company has added four new names.Bajaj Trekker Name TrademarkedBefore laying down the newest trademarks, let’s take a look at what Bajaj already has in its name trademark vault. We have Racer, Hammer, Swing, Genie, Freerider, Caliber, Twinner, Neuron, Eleganz, Vincent, Darkstar, Pulsar Elan, Pulsar Eleganz, Blade, Technik, Tecnica, Fluir, Fluor.Late last year, Bajaj added Zinger, Bomber, Elixir and Aura names to its already vast repository. I’m sure Bajaj holds many more name trademarks other than what we mentioned above. Surfaced in 2024, the most recent names that Bajaj has trademarked are Freedom, Trekker, Glider and Marathon.Bajaj Freedom Name TrademarkedIs Marathon or Freedom the name for upcoming CNG bike?Given that Bajaj is a massive brand, these names could have multiple uses on both 2W and 3W applications sold and marketed in India. The company is keen on launching its first CNG powered motorcycle. The recently trademarked names could end up on this motorcycle, or any other past names trademarked, for that matter.Bajaj Glider Name TrademarkedWe think Freedom or Marathon would be fitting names for Bajaj’s upcoming CNG motorcycle. Freedom name may stand for freedom from petrol fuel or Marathon could indicate the high efficiency of this CNG motorcycle. However, it can get any name that Bajaj chooses worthy. The company recently updated two of its Puslar lines with modern features, in-demand and trending features.In that regard, we saw Pulsar N160 and Pulsar N150 get a fully digital instrument cluster. The same was also offered with Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS200, with added features like turn-by-turn navigation and the likes. There are spy shots showing an updated Pulsar N250 with a fully digital instrument screen and USD front forks.Bajaj Marathon Name TrademarkedThe same update on N250 could make it to Pulsar F250 as well. Other than that, Bajaj Auto CEO, Rajiv Bajaj, has hinted at the launch of “biggest ever Pulsar” by the end of FY 2023-2024, which is by the end of this month. Probability of Bajaj launching Dominar 400 as Pulsar 400 is pretty high, considering there are no spy shots of the upcoming motorcycle, while launch is nearing. More

Image for reference onlyCurrently Dominar sales are nowhere close to Pulsar’s and rebadging Dominar 400 as Pulsar 400 could prove a strategic moveThe 300cc to 500cc single cylinder motorcycle segment has seen a lot of action in the recent past. This is currently a hot segment that will yield good profitability for OEMs. Hopping on this train is Bajaj, with its “Biggest Pulsar ever” launch in the pipeline. Bajaj Auto CEO has hinted about the bike’s launch.Bajaj Biggest Pulsar Ever Launch Sooner Than LaterEver since its launch, Pulsar has been the staple premium commuter in Indian market. Pulsar line has irked the fancy of both commuters and thrill seekers alike for its capability of appealing to both audiences. Fast forwarding to 2024, Bajaj is currently struggling to make a mark with its newer and larger Pulsar models.Hence necessitating re-launch of Pulsar 220. Bajaj’s newest Pulsar 250 platform has seen mixed reception from Indian buyers too. On the brighter side of things, larger Pulsars still have a lot of pull and demand when compared to its flagship Dominar lineup. Bajaj Auto CEO, Rajiv Bajaj has confirmed the launch of “biggest Pulsar ever” soon.But how soon? According to what Mr Bajaj had mentioned, the company is launching 6 new Pulsars by the end of this FY. We can count four Pulsars already launched in the form of 2024 versions of updated Pulsar N150, Pulsar N160, Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS200. There are two more remaining and one of them is “biggest Pulsar ever”.2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS 200As per the hinted timeline a couple of months ago, Bajaj biggest Pulsar ever could launch by the end of this month. FY 2023-2024 ends on March 31st, with two Puslars short of launching. One Pulsar launch might be new and updated 2024 N250 with USD front forks and a new fully digital instrument cluster, which has already been spotted in testing.Is it a rebadged Dominar 400?Biggest Pulsar ever may be a Pulsar NS or a Pulsar RS with a larger engine. But which engine? Is it the same 250cc engine as Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250? Is it KTM’s older 373cc engine used in Dominar 400? Or is it KTM’s newer 399cc engine that made its debut with 2024 390 Duke and recently launched with Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?Or is it the same 398cc engine that is found on Triumph’s new Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X? Bizarrely, Bajaj could even discontinue Dominar lineup and absorb Dominar 400 and Dominar 250 under Pulsar brand too. Mahindra did something similar with its TUV lineup and brought it under the more popular Bolero brand, which worked wonders for TUV.New Bajaj Pulsar N150 and N160 top variantsFueling our speculation, there are no spy shots spotted or reported of Bajaj biggest Pulsar ever. If Bajaj can use Dominar name on Pulsars, it can use Pulsar name on Dominar. So, Dominar 400 as Pulsar 400 might be a reality. Time is ticking for Bajaj, if the company would have to stick with Rajiv Bajaj’s indicated timeline of launching two more Pulsars by the end of FY 2023-2024. More

2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS 200Bajaj Auto has seen outstanding YoY growth in February 2024 with rising demand both domestic and export marketsBajaj Auto Limited has registered a 24 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in sales in February 2024. Growth was seen across both its two wheeler and commercial vehicle segments to 3,46,662 units last month, up from 2,80,226 units sold in February 2023. It was however, a MoM decline in total sales (2W + CV) from 3,56,010 units sold in January 2024.Bajaj Auto YoY Sales February 2024Taking into account two wheeler sales growth in the past month, sales in domestic markets improved by 42 percent YoY to 1,70,527 units in February 2024 from 1,20,335 units sold in February 2023. It was the company’s Pulsar range that boosted sales to this pitch. MoM sales however declined over 1,93,350 units sold in January 2024.Bajaj Auto Sales Feb 2024Exports of two wheelers also improved by 8 percent YoY to 1,24,157 units in the past month from 1,15,021 units shipped in February 2023. Again here it was a MoM de-growth from 1,14,898 units exported in January 2024. This tool total two wheeler sales to 2,94,684 units, up 25 percent YoY over 2,35,356 units sold in February 2023 relating to a 59,328 unit volume growth.In the commercial vehicle segment, Bajaj Auto experienced 10 percent improved sales in domestic markets with 36,367 units sold in February 2024, up from 32,956 units sold in February 2023. There was also a 31 percent growth in exports which had stood at 11,914 units in February 2023 but improved to 15,611 units in the past month. Total commercial vehicle sales thus improved 16 percent YoY to 51,978 units in February 2024 from 44,870 units sold in February 2023.Bajaj Auto Sales FY 2024 – YTD Feb 2024Positive growth both in the 2 wheeler and CV segments and in both domestic and global markets steered the company to a total of 3,46,662 units in the past month out of which 2,06,894 units were sold in domestic markets while 1,39,768 units were exported.Bajaj Auto YTD Sales – April 2023 to February 2024Taking the period April 2023 to February 2024 into account, Bajaj Auto Limited has seen improved sales in domestic markets while its exports showed some decline. This was seen both in terms of 2 wheeler and CV sales.In domestic markets, two wheeler sales grew by 25 percent YTD to 20,67,581 units in the April-February 2024 period, up 25 percent over 16,53,596 units sold in the same period last year. Exports however, fell by 13 percent to 13,46,457 units down from 15,42,241 units shipped in the April-February 2023 period. Though due to increased domestic sales, total 2 wheeler sales ended on a positive note up 7 percent to 34,14,038 units in April-February 2024.The company’s CV range also saw higher demand locally with a 60 percent YTD growth to 4,26,749 units sold in April-February 2024 period, up from 2,66,499 units sold in the same period last year. A YTD de-growth of 17 percent was reported for exports to 1,44,242 units in the April-February 2024 period though total CV sales (domestic + exports) improved by 30 percent YTD t0 5,70,991 units from 4,40,453 units sold in the April-February 2023 period.Total sales (domestic + exports) (2 wheeler + CVs) thus went up 10 percent on a YTD basis to 39,85,029 units from 36,36,290 units sold in April-February 2023. This included 24,94,330 units sold in domestic markets, a 30 percent YTD growth along with exports of 14,90,699 units. Total exports dipped 13 percent over 17,16,195 units shipped in the April-February 2023 period. More

New Pulsar NS200. Image – Rash GearBajaj Auto has recorded a YoY sales growth both in domestic and global markets, starting off the New Year on a positive noteBajaj Auto has sold a total (domestic + exports) of 2,86,106 units in January 2024, up from 2,31,028 units sold in January 2023. It was the Pulsar range that showed strong demand in domestic markets while in exports, it was the Boxer that commanded the most attention.Bajaj Auto Domestic Sales January 2024In domestic markets, the company has sold a total of 1,84,216 units in January 2024 which resulted in a YoY growth of 33.36 percent over 1,38,139 units in January 2023. This was a volume growth of 46,077 units. It was also a significant MoM growth from 1,51,085 units sold in December 2023.Bajaj two wheeler sales Jan 2024 – DomesticIt was the Pulsar range that commanded the sales list with 1,28,883 units sold last month, up 52.92 percent over 84,279 units sold in January 2023. The Pulsar range commands a near 70 percent share in domestic markets with its 125cc receiving the most attention.Pulsar 125cc sales grew to 71,990 units last month, up 45.36 percent from 49,527 units sold in January 2023. Bajaj Auto also sold 30,565 units of the Pulsar 150cc, up 81.11 percent YoY over 16,970 units sold in January 2023. There were also 20,841 units of Pulsar 200cc and 5,487 units of Pulsar 250cc sold in January 2024. Each of which have shown YoY growth.Bajaj 2W Sales Jan 2024 – DomesticPlatina sales dipped 21.16 percent YoY to 33,013 units in January 2024 as against 41,873 units sold in January 2023 while at No. 3 it was the Chetak electric scooter of which the company sold 14,144 units in the past month. This was a YoY growth of 303.19 percent over 3,508 units sold in January 2023. The domestic sales list also included Bajaj CT with 5,607 units sold last month relating to a 7.81 percent YoY growth while sales of the Avenger (1,628 units) and Dominar (941 units) saw a YoY decline by 21.58 percent and 21.71 percent respectively.Bajaj 2W Exports Jan 2024Bajaj Boxer Scores High on Export ListWith total exports of 1,01,890 units in January 2024, the company has reported a 9.96 percent YoY growth over 92,889 units shipped in January 2023. It was however a MoM de-growth from 1,08,062 units exported in December 2023.A popular model in international markets, but absent from the company’s Indian portfolio, is the Bajaj Boxer. The Boxer, which has carved a niche for itself globally, commands a 52.89 percent share on this list with exports at 53,888 units in January 2024. This was a 5.17 percent YoY decline from 48,076 units shipped in January 2023. Most demand was for the Boxer 110cc of which 40,614 units were sold last month. Boxer 150cc also gained traction globally along with the Boxer 125 both of which have recorded YoY sales growth.Bajaj Pulsar exports grew by 54.04 percent YoY to 23,475 units in January 2024, up from 15,240 units sold in January 2023 relating to an 8,235 unit volume growth. Demand was highest for the Pulsar 200cc with 12,774 units shipped last month along with 5,106 units of Pulsar 125cc, 3,036 units of Pulsar 250cc and 2,559 units of Pulsar 125cc, each of which have reported YoY growth.Bajaj CT exports dipped 2.22 percent to 16,896 units in January 2024 while Dominar (3,690 units) and Platina (2,217 units) have reported triple digit growth at 165.09 percent and 332.16 percent respectively. Discover sales dipped 8.88 percent YoY to 1,232 units while there was a 70.83 percent YoY growth for the Bajaj Avenger to 492 units exported last month from just 288 units shipped in January 2023. More