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Bajaj Sunny EV SpottedThe new upcoming Bajaj Sunny EV spotted testing has almost identical design and aesthetics of old ICE Sunny scooter sold in mid-90sWords scooter (ICE) and Bajaj don’t often go hand in hand in a sentence in recent past. Last ever scooter from Bajaj I could remember, is Kristal. Many have no recollection of Kristal too. That said, Bajaj used to make popular scooters in the past like Chetak and Sunny. Now that Chetak is resurrected in EV guise, Sunny EV resurrection is underway too, as seen from spy shots.Bajaj Sunny Scooter Spotted Testing – Back from the dead!The Indian 2W and 3W manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, has a diverse portfolio both here in India and abroad. With EV scene on the rise, Bajaj seems to be carving a niche for itself new entrants and mainstream bikemakers. The company currently has Chetak e-scooter which is getting a hub motor and is homologated too.There seems to be space for an entry-level e-scooter in Bajaj’s portfolio that may be filled by upcoming Sunny. Considering how old Bajaj Sunny is, there has to be a major design overhaul, right? Wrong. Bajaj seems to be playing nostalgia card or affordability card as upcoming Bajaj Sunny EV is almost identical to old Sunny (ICE scooter).The round headlights, minimal body panels, rectangular tail lights, 3-spoke steel wheels, slim and long seat, thin aprons and long front fender is reminiscent of Bajaj Sunny of the yesteryears. There are some differences, though. For starters, the spare wheel placed at the footwell is now replaced with a battery pack and rear wheel is swapped for a hub motor.Bajaj Sunny EV floorboard-mounted batteryThis is the first time Bajaj is testing an exposed and removable battery. Seeing how exposed the battery is, it wouldn’t fly in India when it goes on sale. This is likely to be a pre-production unit and production-spec model may get a concealed battery, taking up floorboard real estate. Side exhaust is gone and rear now gets a hub motor.Why though?Other tiny details that are different with this new test mule include conventional ORVMs instead of round ones of mid-90s Bajaj Sunny. Turn indicators are much sleeker and probably have LEDs too. Pillion grab rail is redesigned and still features a rack as well. Looking at this motorcycle, it would be a slow-speed scooter (top speed below 25 km/h).Bajaj Sunny EV – New Vs OldWe hope the front suspension setup has telescopic forks and not steel springs. More performance than the 3 bhp 60cc engine on old Bajaj Sunny would not be a stretch to imagine. But it begs the question of existence. Why is it under testing? Does Bajaj intend to launch it in India or just ship it to under-developed nations?It doesn’t make much sense as a last-mile-delivery application because of its floorboard-mounted battery setup. Speaking of last-mile-delivery applications, there is a very good chance of this being based on Yulu scooters too. Since this is the first-ever sighting of Bajaj Sunny EV, more test mules will follow in the future and reveal more details.Source More

Bajaj Pulsar NSThe most impressive part of Bajaj Sales September 2023 charts is the significant growth of the company’s CV portfolio in domestic marketThe Indian 2W and 3W giant, Bajaj Auto, registered a negligible amount of YoY de-growth in the month of September 2023. YoY de-growth for absolute total sales was just 1% and YTD de-growth for the same attribute was much less than that. The main glow-up for Bajaj Auto sales September 2023 was in CV segment in domestic market. The most recent launch was of Pulsar N150.Bajaj Sales September 2023The company is known for its motorcycles and Chetak electric scooters. In September 2023, Bajaj sold 2,02,510 2W vehicles and registered 9% YoY de-growth over 2,22,912 units sold a year ago, losing 20,402 units along the way in volume. Bajaj shipped 1,25,202 units last month and the sales almost evened out when opposed to 1,25,443 units sold last year.The YoY volume loss in 2W exports was just a mere 241 units. In total (Domestic + Exports), Bajaj sold 3,27,712 2W vehicles and saw numbers drop by 6% YoY as opposed to 3,48,355 units sold exactly a year before. Where CVs are concerned, Bajaj sold 50,683 units last month and registered a 60% YoY growth.This is Bajaj’s highest-ever domestic CV sales. However, CV exports didn’t reciprocate the same emotions as their domestic numbers. With 14,163 units shipped, Bajaj CV exports dropped by 3% YoY. In total (Domestic + Exports), there was a 40% YoY growth for Bajaj in CV space with 64,846 units sold, as opposed to 46,392 units sold in September 2022.Bajaj sales September 2023 – YoYIn total (2W + CV) Bajaj sold 2,53,193 units in domestic market and shipped 1,39,365 units in domestic and export markets respectively. This totaled to 3,92,558 units. YoY analysis showed a 1% de-growth in domestic, exports and total (Domestic + Exports), which is almost negligible. You can read Bajaj’s sales breakup of August 2023 here.YTD Sales September 2023The YTD numbers registered in Bajaj sales September 2023 charts are much more profound as they show a greater picture in buying trends and patterns. In 2W segment, Bajaj sold 10,48,251 units, which was 12% higher when compared to 9,35,552 units sold a year ago. Where 2W exports are concerned, Bajaj shipped 7,22,662 units.This was 22% lower than what Bajaj shipped between April and September 2022. In total, Bajaj’s YTD sales for 2W vehicles stood at 17,70,913 units, down by 5% as opposed to 18,66,192 units sold a year ago. In CV sales, it is evident that Bajaj has taken decent strides and the fruits of which are reflected in domestic sales.Bajaj sales September 2023 – YTDBajaj sold 2,30,861 units and more than doubled the numbers when compared to the 1,11,659 units sold last year. With 107% growth, Bajaj gained 1,19,202 units in volume in domestic CV sales. CV exports, however, saw 25% de-growth as numbers fell from 1,06,807 units sold last year to 79,586.Total CV sales (Domestic + Exports) stood at 3,10,447 units with an impressive 42% growth. In total (2W + CV), Bajaj sold 12,79,112 units in the domestic market with 22% growth and 8,02,248 shipped to export markets with 23% de-growth. Grand total almost balanced out with 20,81,360 units between April and September of 2023 and 20,84,658 units between April and September 2022. More

Export-spec Bajaj Dominar 200Bajaj Auto had the Pulsar as the most sold model in domestic markets while Boxer grabbed a great deal of attention globallyBajaj Auto has reported a deep decline in domestic sales in August 2023. However, the company’s exports were more positive. Bajaj Auto Limited sold a total of 2,73,230 units in August 2023, a sharp drop from 3,41,474 units sold in August 2022. Total domestic sales fell by 33.72 percent YoY to 1,52,115 units in August 2023, down 77,397 units when compared to 2,29,512 units sold in August 2022.Bajaj 2W Domestic Sales August 2023However, exports saw an improvement of 8.18 percent to 1,21,115 units in the past month as compared to 1,11,962 units shipped in August 2022. Earlier this week and just ahead of the festive season, the company introduced the new Pulsar N150. It is set to capture the attention of buyers in the country due to its aggressive styling, host of segment-first features and affordable pricing.Bajaj Pulsar saw the highest sales in August 2023 though it related to a YoY de-growth. Sales of the Pulsar stood at 90,685 units, down 6.64 percent from 97,135 units sold in August 2022. The Pulsar currently commands a 59.62 percent share on the list. In the Pulsar range it was the Pulsar 125cc that saw highest sales at 52,129 units while the Pulsar 150cc sales were at 17,111 units last month with both posting a YoY decline.Pulsar 200cc sales increased to 17,140 units along with sales of Pulsar 250cc that improved 559 percent to 4,305 units from 653 units sold in August 2022. Sales of Bajaj Platina also dipped 59.30 percent YoY to 40,693 units in August 2023 from 99,294 units sold in the same month last year.Bajaj Domestic SalesA significant decline in sales was also reported for the Bajaj CT, sales of which dipped by 61.53 percent to 9,270 as against 24,094 units sold in August 2022. However, the company has noted outstanding growth in demand for the Bajaj Chetak which reached 8,023 unit sales last month, up 190.80 percent over 2,762 units sold in August 2022.Sales de-growth was also seen for the Bajaj Avenger (1,848 units) and Dominar (1,587 units) range by 52.95 percent and 1.18 percent respectively. In the Dominar range, it was the 250cc model that saw sales growth of 19.91 percent while Dominar 500cc sales dipped 14.90 percent YoY.Bajaj Exports Improve in August 2023Bajaj Auto saw its exports grow by 8.18 percent YoY to 1,21,115 units with the Boxer and Pulsar drawing in the most demand. Boxer exports stood at 67,548 units in the past month, a YoY growth of 47.91 percent over 45,668 units sold in August 2022. The Boxer currently commands a 55.77 percent share on the company’s export list.Bajaj Exports SalesIt was the Boxer 110cc that received most demand to 50,646 units relating to a 79.54 percent YoY growth. Boxer 150cc sales also improved by 105.02 percent to 6,156 units while Boxer 150cc exports dipped by 25.68 percent to 10,746 units. Exports of the Bajaj Pulsar also grew by 60.15 percent to 34,400 units last month from 21,480 units exported in August 2022.In this range, it was the Pulsar 200cc that drew in the most sales at 20,185 units, a 65.79 percent YoY growth in exports over 12,175 units sold in August 2022. Thereafter, the company saw a dip in demand for the CT (10,002 units), Discover (3,936 units), Dominar (3,573 units), Platina (984 units) and Avenger (672 units). More

Bajaj Pulsar N150 LaunchedThe new Bajaj Pulsar N150 is a combination of P150 and N160 motorcycles within the Pulsar lineup, offering best of both worldsPulsar line from Bajaj Auto has been one of the most popular and sought-after among motorcycling enthusiasts. Today, Bajaj has launched yet another Pulsar in India. This is the Pulsar N150 and is the third 150cc Pulsar in its portfolio. Bajaj has priced it at Rs. 1.17 lakh (ex-sh), which is in line with the segment considering Pulsar P150 starts from Rs. 1.17 lakh (ex-sh) for single disc single seat variant. Bajaj Pulsar N150 Launch SoonIf there is a motorcycle lineup that has the most models under one sub-brand, it has to be Bajaj’s Pulsar. Now, there are two 125cc Pulsars, three 150cc, two 160cc, one 200cc, one 220cc and two 250cc Pulsars. Bajaj has already confirmed launch of “biggest Pulsar” by the end of this financial year.Rushlane’s sources have confirmed 294cc engine displacement number for this “biggest Pulsar”. By the end of this financial year, Bajaj has confirmed six new Pulsar launches and Pulsar N150 is likely to be first of these six. New Pulsar N150 boasts an edgier and slightly more appealing design than Pulsar P150. There are three colour options on offer – Racing Red, Ebony Black and Metallic Pearl White. Pearl Metallic White shade resembles the one offered with Pulsar NS160. This is by far the best colour for Pulsar N range and we hope it makes it to Pulsar N160 and Pulsar N250 as well. Sticking to Bajaj’s core strategies, there is no design change with Pulsar N150 when compared to Pulsar N160. In a general way, one can surmise Pulsar N150 as the Pulsar N160 with Pulsar P150’s powertrain and wheels.[embedded content]One thing that Pulsar N150 seems to miss out on, is an option to choose a split seat and dual disc brake variant. Something which Pulsar P150 has on offer for Rs. 1.2 lakh (ex-sh). We would wager that Bajaj will introduce a twin disc with split seat variant with Pulsar N150 in the future if there is enough demand. Changes as opposed to Pulsar P150New Bajaj Pulsar N150 has similar headlights, body panels and fuel tank as Pulsar N160. Bi-LED projector headlight setup along with LED DRLs is slightly better than on Pulsar P150. Overall design is sharper and edgier too and fits the overall aggressive character that Bajaj is going for.Even though most design attributes are from Pulsar N160, wheels and tyres aren’t. New Pulsar N150 gets the same alloy wheels as Pulsar P150. But tyres are fatter than on Pulsar P150 with a 90-section width at front and a 120-section width at the rear.Pulsar N150 Racing Red and Pearl Metallic WhitePowertrain is similar to the one on Pulsar P150. This is a 149.68cc single-cylinder engine generating 14.29 bhp and 13.5 Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Attributes like USB phone charger, bezel-less semi-digital instrument cluster, single disc setup at both ends, single-channel ABS and underbelly exhaust are notable.Words from the manufacturerSarang Kanade, President – Motorcycles, Bajaj Auto said, “Twenty years ago, we launched the first Pulsar 150 cc motorcycle that shook up the entry-level sport biking segment and has been India’s largest selling 150cc since then. With the N150, Pulsar is back to rule the road in its biggest and boldest avatar.Its aggressive styling, segment-leading features, stellar on-road performance and an incredibly attractive price point make it a splendid value addition to the Pulsar family. Our goal is to make the joy of riding accessible to everyone, and this new bike is a testimony to that mission.” More

Image for reference onlyThe newest additions for Bajaj trademark vault are Zinger, Bomber, Elixir and Aura and join the sea of other pending trademarksThe Indian 2W and 3W juggernaut, Bajaj Auto, has trademarked new names for use with its upcoming products. Bajaj is known to trademark quite a lot of names, but not all of them translate into products or names associated with a product. Recently, the company has bagged new names under its belt.Bajaj Trademarks New Names – New products for futureThe new names trademarked by Bajaj in the recent past are Zinger, Bomber, Elixir and Aura. Before speculating what the new names may turn into, these are a few old trademarks Bajaj has filed for – Neuron, Twinner, Eleganz, Vincent, Darkstar, Racer, Hammer, Swing, Genie, Freerider, Caliber, Twinner, Pulsar Elan, Pulsar Eleganz, Blade, Technik, Tecnica, Fluir, Fluor and many more to count.If we take a look at Bajaj’s trademark exercises in the past, these new names are likely to stay put for a long time. We say this because Bajaj has recently announced that it is going to launch six new Pulsar motorcycles. These will have Pulsar name and suffixes with letters and numbers, less probably words.Recent homologation of Chetak with hub motor still reveals the name “Chetak”. So, newly trademarked names Bomber, Zinger, Elixir, Aura along with all the other previous trademarks by Bajaj are less likely to see light in the immediate future. Some of these trademarks are proposed to be used in association with other trademarks as well. Only the Zinger name has been opposed, while others say “Accepted & Advertised”.Bajaj Bomber trademarkWhat to expect from the new names?Bajaj currently has a lot on their cards. Company MD Mr Rajiv Bajaj has divulged that there will be up to six new Pulsar motorcycles launching by the end of this financial year. This is because Bajaj wants to understand the growth and profitability of said products by next year.One of the focus will be on premium category which has seen a newfound demand. By premium segment, Mr Bajaj is referring to motorcycles that has powertrains generally displacing over 200cc. The price bracket for this segment is usually around Rs. 1.7 lakh mark.Along with that, segments housing 150cc to 200cc displacement motorcycles are of paramount importance too. Most of Bajaj’s efforts in the future may be curated in this space. Bajaj has divulged info regarding a 100cc CNG motorcycle as well. Launch timeline for this motorcycle might be 2024 or beyond.Bajaj Zinger trademarkAlso, a sequel for Chetak is awaited along with numerous new e-scooters for partner brands like KTM and Husqvarna. The new names Zinger, Bomber, Elixir and Aura can be anything from a new product like an ADV, a bigger cruiser, a scrambler and more. Or a variant of an existing motorcycle or a proprietary tech for any of the present or upcoming products. More

New Bajaj Chetak Hub Motor Model SpiedAs opposed to the swingarm-mounted BLDC motor setup on current model, Bajaj Chetak spotted testing had a PMS hub motorThe Chetak brand was resurrected by Bajaj Auto making it their only EV offering. Even in the EV guise, Chetak brand is one of the most popular among e-scooters. In June 2023, Bajaj sold over 7K units. To boost sales envelope further, Bajaj is likely to re-launch Base trim of Chetak with a hub motor. Testing for the same has commenced.Bajaj Chetak Spied Testing – Hub motor version more affordable?With the advent of more competition in the market, Bajaj is fettling with Chetak to make it more appealing. To boost sales and pose an attractive price point, Bajaj even slashed prices for Chetak recently. Previously, Chetak was on offer in Base and Premium trims costing Rs. 1.22 lakh and Rs. 1.52 lakh respectively (all prices ex-sh).With 2023 Chetak, Bajaj discontinued Base trim and slashed the prices of Premium trim by Rs. 22,00 down to Rs. 1.3 lakh (all prices ex-sh). A new Base trim could pose an appealing starting price of around Rs. 1.15 lakh (ex-sh). Bajaj intends to achieve this by replacing swingarm-mounted BLDC motor with a PMS hub motor.Bajaj has already homologated this setup in a single variant too. Weirdly, there were two Bajaj Chetak test mules spotted together and only one of them featured a hub motor. But homologation documents show just one variant. Both Base and Premium trim are likely to get the same hub motor setup or just Base. Or Bajaj could only offer Premium trim on sale.[embedded content]This should bring costs down along with making the whole setup less complicated and a wee bit lighter in weight. As per type-approval documents, this new hub motor has PMS architecture (Permanent Magnet Synchronous). There’s a new double-sided rear swingarm to hold this new hub motor as well.Changes opposed to current modelIn the document, peak power is mentioned as 42 kW, which could be a typo. Actual peak power might be 4.2 kW (5.63 bhp) along with rated power of 4 kW (5.36 bhp). Battery looks like the same unit which has 2.884 kWh of capacity (marketed as 2.9 kWh). Usable capacity is 2.489 kWh.Current Bajaj Chetak quotes a top speed of 63 km/h and the new upcoming hub motor model will touch 60 km/h. Because of how torque of a hub motor is measured, Bajaj will definitely quote a very high figure. Type-approval document mentions 108 km of claimed range, which reflects with range figures of current Chetak on sale.2023 Bajaj Chetak Homologated – Launch SoonApart from the new swingarm, there don’t seem to be any changes in componentry. Design looks identical between the new hub motor-equipped test mule and current Chetak on sale. Features like a full metal body, LED lighting, LCD digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, and OTA updates will remain on offer.Dimensions include 1894 mm length, 725 mm width, 1132mm height and 1330 mm wheelbase. New Bajaj Chetak will have a gross weight of 283 kg. Upcoming Chetak with hub motor could launch in 2024.Source More

New Bajaj Pulsar 220A factory-made CNG motorcycle can be a major disruptor with its low pricing and running costIn a development that could emerge as a game changer in entry-level motorcycle segment, Bajaj has hinted at the possibility of a CNG powered bike. The suggestion was provided by Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto Ltd. However, such decisions are likely to require the government’s stamp of approval. In case the idea gets the green signal, Bajaj will have the first-mover advantage in CNG motorcycle segment.Bajaj CNG motorcycles – key benefitsRajiv’s suggestion for CNG bikes comes at a time when there has been a major push towards using cleaner and greener fuels. While cars can choose from petrol, CNG, electric, hybrid, plug-in-hybrid, fuel cell, etc., the choices for two-wheelers are limited to petrol and electric. CNG can work as a good option, as it is cheaper in comparison to petrol.Moreover, CNG is less polluting than petrol and ethanol-mix petrol. The latter has issues related to corrosion, which may necessitate the use of special components in the powertrain. Such issues and related costs can be avoided with CNG powered bikes. Rajiv Bajaj has stated that CNG bikes will be cheaper to buy and reduce running costs.A CNG bike seems doable, as we have already seen Activa scooters fitted with CNG kits. Now, if CNG bikes are factory-made directly by an OEM, users can expect better results in terms of price, performance, mileage, durability and safety. Provided that the project gets the necessary approvals, Bajaj will be introducing CNG option for its 100cc – 125cc bikes.CNG bikes to boost salesCNG bikes can help boost sales in entry-level commuter segment. Growth in this space appears to have plateaued, as people are shifting to EVs or higher capacity bikes. Bajaj itself registered sales of 20,000 units of its Chetak electric scooter at the end of June 2023. But that is just around 2% of the company’s total sales in that period. Bajaj expects the EV contribution to increase to around 3-4 percent by end of this year.In ICE segment, around 70% of the company’s sales come from above 125cc bikes. This is why Bajaj has stepped up focus in this space. As part of that plan, the Pulsar 250 twins were launched in 2021. Bajaj has also updated the entire Pulsar range. Bajaj has now hinted at the biggest Pulsar ever, which could be a 400cc bike. Rajiv Bajaj has said there will be 6 new Pulsar launches this year.CNG powered bikes could be a major disruptor. These can attract an entirely new segment of users. For example, folks who may be relying on public transport. CNG bikes could also work for commercial applications. As CNG is far less polluting, there shouldn’t be an issue in having more of these bikes on the streets. The only concerns could be about the safety of these bikes. OEMs will need to design more robust systems that can comply with mandated safety norms.Source More