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    Bajaj Sales Breakup May 2025 – Pulsar, Chetak, Dominar, Platina

    2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS160One of India’s leading 2W and 3W manufacturers, Bajaj Auto, has closed the sales account for the month of May 2025 on a positive note, where YoY and MoM sales analysis are concerned. There are a lot of developments from Bajaj’s stable in the past months with new launches expected in the coming months which will boost sales further.
    The company sold a total of 1,82,746 units in May 2025, which registered a 1.86% YoY growth as opposed to 1,79,413 units sold in May 2024, yielding a 3,333 units volume growth YoY. When compared to the 1,79,676 units sold in April 2025, there was a 1.70% MoM growth, yielding a 3,070 units volume growth MoM.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup May 2025
    Breaking down these numbers further, we get the best-seller Pulsar lineup at 1,22,151 units that contributes to 66.84% of Bajaj’s total sales. When compared to the 1,28,480 units sold in May 2024, Pulsar saw a 4.93% YoY decline with 6,329 units lost in volume YoY. Next in line was the Platina at 27,919 units and a 7.67% YoY decline.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup May 2025
    The first vehicle to register a positive growth for Bajaj was Chetak electric scooter at 3rd position with . With 25,540 units, Bajaj almost doubled its sales YoY with a 95.83% YoY growth, as opposed to the 13,042 units sold last year. This resulted in a 12,498 units gain in volume YoY, which was highest in this list.
    Bajaj’s CT lineup sales stood at 3,608 units with a 31% YoY decline. In 5th place, we have Avenger lineup with 1,672 units sold last month and registered a 10.73% YoY growth. Freedom 125 CNG and Bajaj’s flagship Dominar sales stood at 1,037 and 819 units respectively, without any positive growth to register.
    Displacement-wise Sales Breakup
    Breaking down the numbers further with respect to their displacement, we can see that Bajaj’s 125cc Pulsars are the company’s highest contributors with 78,988 units sold and commanded 43.22% of the company’s total sales with a positive growth of 6.64% YoY when compared to 74,072 units sold in May 2024.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup May 2025
    In the 75cc-110cc space, we have CT and Platina lineups with 3,608 and 27,919 units respectively. We have Pulsars at 78,988 units and Freedom at 1,037 units in the 111cc-125cc segment. In 126cc-150cc space, we can see that Pulsar sales stood at 15,937 units, almost halving in numbers YoY with 45.77% YoY decline when compared to the 29,386 units sold last year with a volume decline of 13,499 units.
    Bajaj’s 151cc-200cc segment is where there is positive growth again as Avenger 160 sold 1,277 units with 11.63% YoY growth and 160cc Pulsars sold 22,372 units with 24.88% YoY growth. In the 201cc-250cc space, only Avenger 220 registered positive growth of 7.92% YoY with 395 units.
    Dominar 250 and Pulsar 250 registered 7.80% and 38.45% YoY decline as they sold 402 and 4,355 units respectively. Pulsar NS400Z with 499 units outsold Dominar 400 with 417 units, with Pulsar NS400Z registering 1,459.38% YoY growth.
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    Bajaj Freedom CNG Motorcycle Price Cut – Sales Decline

    Bajaj Freedom 125While the base variant (Drum) has become more accessible, the Drum LED and Disc LED variants continue with the earlier pricing
    Bajaj had introduced the world’s first dual-fuel CNG bike, Freedom 125 NG04, in July 2024. The bike was positioned as a game changer, offering the convenience of dual-fuel (CNG + petrol) and fuel cost savings of up to 50%. To boost sales, Bajaj has now reduced the price of the base variant. Let’s check out the details and new pricing.
    Bajaj Freedom CNG Motorcycle – New price
    The base variant ‘NG04 Drum’ gets a discount of Rs 5,000. From Rs 90,976 earlier, the price has dropped to Rs 85,976 with the discount offer. There are no upgrades or downgrades to the base model. Prices of the mid and top variants remain unchanged at Rs 95,981 and Rs 1,10,976, respectively.
    Bajaj Freedom 125
    Powering the bike is a 125cc engine that generates 9.5 PS and 9.7 Nm of peak torque. The base variant NG04 Drum has a halogen headlamp, as compared to the other two variants that have LED headlamp. Bajaj Freedom CNG has 17-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels. Tyres are 80/90 front and 80/100 at the rear with the base variant.
    The other two variants have 90/80 front and 120/70 rear tyres. The base variant has 130 mm drum brake at the front and 110 mm drum brake at the rear. The mid variant ‘NG04 Drum LED’ has 130 mm drum brakes at both ends. The top variant ‘NG04 Disc LED’ has 240 mm disc brake at front and 130 mm drum brake at rear. All variants have CBS braking setup.
    Bajaj Freedom 125
    While the base and mid variants have a small LCD without connectivity, the top variant is offered with an inverted full LCD with connectivity. The base variant has sheet metal belly pan, as compared to plastic + steel metal belly pan used with the mid and top variants. The base variant also misses out on the tank cover flap offered with the mid and top variants.
    Bajaj Freedom CNG sales report
    During the eleven months since launch in July 2024, Bajaj Freedom has sold a total of 76,760 units. That’s an average of 6,978 units sold every month. Since Bajaj Freedom 125 is the only dual-fuel bike in the country, it has the first-mover advantage. Being a unique offering, the bike had generated significant interest among potential buyers and enthusiasts. During the festive season in 2024, sales of Bajaj Freedom CNG had peaked at 30,051 units in October.
    Bajaj Freedom Sales Over Past Year

    However, monthly sales have been relatively less in 2025. There can be multiple factors at play. For example, sales could be impacted in regions that have limited availability of CNG fuel stations. Data reveals that around 60% of Bajaj Freedom CNG sales come from states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. These are among the states with the highest density of CNG fuel stations.
    Sales of Bajaj Freedom CNG could also be impacted due to the phenomenal rise of low-cost electric scooters. These are not only cheaper than Freedom CNG, but also have less cost per kilometre. Charging infrastructure has consistently improved, which is another factor that is encouraging people to shift to EVs.
    Bajaj Freedom Sales Over Past Year
    Bajaj itself has seen a spectacular success with the Chetak, which is now the second best selling electric scooter in the country. In May 2025, Chetak was featured in the top 10, with sales of 25,540 units and market share of 4.65%. It remains to be seen if the price cut for Bajaj Freedom CNG base variant brings any significant change to sales numbers. More

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    Bajaj Freedom CNG Motorcycle Price Cut – Sales Decline

    Bajaj Freedom 125While the base variant (Drum) has become more accessible, the Drum LED and Disc LED variants continue with the earlier pricing
    Bajaj had introduced the world’s first dual-fuel CNG bike, Freedom 125 NG04, in July 2024. The bike was positioned as a game changer, offering the convenience of dual-fuel (CNG + petrol) and fuel cost savings of up to 50%. To boost sales, Bajaj has now reduced the price of the base variant. Let’s check out the details and new pricing.
    Bajaj Freedom CNG Motorcycle – New price
    The base variant ‘NG04 Drum’ gets a discount of Rs 5,000. From Rs 90,976 earlier, the price has dropped to Rs 85,976 with the discount offer. There are no upgrades or downgrades to the base model. Prices of the mid and top variants remain unchanged at Rs 95,981 and Rs 1,10,976, respectively.
    Bajaj Freedom 125
    Powering the bike is a 125cc engine that generates 9.5 PS and 9.7 Nm of peak torque. The base variant NG04 Drum has a halogen headlamp, as compared to the other two variants that have LED headlamp. Bajaj Freedom CNG has 17-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels. Tyres are 80/90 front and 80/100 at the rear with the base variant.
    The other two variants have 90/80 front and 120/70 rear tyres. The base variant has 130 mm drum brake at the front and 110 mm drum brake at the rear. The mid variant ‘NG04 Drum LED’ has 130 mm drum brakes at both ends. The top variant ‘NG04 Disc LED’ has 240 mm disc brake at front and 130 mm drum brake at rear. All variants have CBS braking setup.
    Bajaj Freedom 125
    While the base and mid variants have a small LCD without connectivity, the top variant is offered with an inverted full LCD with connectivity. The base variant has sheet metal belly pan, as compared to plastic + steel metal belly pan used with the mid and top variants. The base variant also misses out on the tank cover flap offered with the mid and top variants.
    Bajaj Freedom CNG sales report
    During the eleven months since launch in July 2024, Bajaj Freedom has sold a total of 76,760 units. That’s an average of 6,978 units sold every month. Since Bajaj Freedom 125 is the only dual-fuel bike in the country, it has the first-mover advantage. Being a unique offering, the bike had generated significant interest among potential buyers and enthusiasts. During the festive season in 2024, sales of Bajaj Freedom CNG had peaked at 30,051 units in October.
    Bajaj Freedom Sales Over Past Year

    However, monthly sales have been relatively less in 2025. There can be multiple factors at play. For example, sales could be impacted in regions that have limited availability of CNG fuel stations. Data reveals that around 60% of Bajaj Freedom CNG sales come from states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. These are among the states with the highest density of CNG fuel stations.
    Sales of Bajaj Freedom CNG could also be impacted due to the phenomenal rise of low-cost electric scooters. These are not only cheaper than Freedom CNG, but also have less cost per kilometre. Charging infrastructure has consistently improved, which is another factor that is encouraging people to shift to EVs.
    Bajaj Freedom Sales Over Past Year
    Bajaj itself has seen a spectacular success with the Chetak, which is now the second best selling electric scooter in the country. In May 2025, Chetak was featured in the top 10, with sales of 25,540 units and market share of 4.65%. It remains to be seen if the price cut for Bajaj Freedom CNG base variant brings any significant change to sales numbers. More

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    Bajaj Avenger Street 220 To Launch In India Again – Homologation Done

    2023 Bajaj Avenger 220 Street – Image for reference onlyBajaj Auto, one of the leading 2W and 3W manufacturers in India and among the leading electric scooter manufacturers, is about to open a new flank on its siege to dominate India’s cruiser motorcycle segment. We’re talking about the Avenger sub brand, which is set to witness the re-launch of Avenger 220 Street.
    The company has homologated the Avenger 220 Street for the Indian market and is likely to launch soon. Homologation documents of Bajaj Avenger 220 Street have been leaked online, showing some crucial specs and features of this soon-to-re-launch cruiser motorcycle. Let’s take a closer look.
    Bajaj Avenger Street 220
    Currently, Bajaj is only offering two versions of Avenger – Avenger Street and Avenger Cruise. Avenger Street only comes with a 160cc engine and Avenger Cruise only comes with a 220cc engine. That will change soon as Bajaj is launching Avenger 220 Street in India, as it was recently homologated.
    As seen in the homologation documents, Avenger 220 Cruise is positioned as the base model and Avenger 220 Street is listed as a variant. It has a gross weight of 310 kg, wheelbase of 1,490 mm, width of 806 mm, length of 2,210 mm and a height of 1,070 mm. Avenger 220 Street is slightly shorter than 220 Cruise as it misses out on the tall windshield.
    Bajaj Avenger 220 Street Launch Soon
    Launch is likely to happen soon and it will be positioned below Avenger 220 Cruise which is priced at Rs 1.48 lakh (Ex-sh). In comparison, Avenger 220 Street might be priced around Rs 1.4 lakh (Ex-sh) or even lower to achieve a striking price tag. It could boost sales for Avenger brand, which stood at just over a thousand units in April 2025 with a 46% YoY decline in sales.
    What’s new?
    While both (Street and Cruise) are textbook cruisers with their low-slung seat, forward-set foot pegs and a pulled back handlebar with a high rake angle for sofa-like comfort, there are major differences. Street gets stealthier colours and an overall blackened finish and misses out on touring-friendly equipment offered with Cruise.
    Speaking of, Avenger 220 Cruise gets an overdose of chrome, classic colourways, a tall windshield, rear pillion backrest and more. Bajaj Avenger Street 220 will be powered by the same oil-cooled SOHC 2V/cyl single-cylinder 220cc engine as Avenger 220 Cruise with 19.03 PS of peak power and 17.55 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
    2023 Bajaj Avenger 220 Street – Image for reference only
    If we take the lower end of cruiser segment in India, we have Kawasaki’s W175, TVS Ronin and the Bajaj Avenger. Of these, Bajaj Avenger is the only offering that is a proper textbook cruiser. However, it is not a popular lineup in India and is often under-appreciated despite the unrivalled comfort it has to offer. More

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    Bajaj Chetak 3001 Launch Price Rs 99,999 – 127 km Range, 35L Boot

    Bajaj Chetak 3001 LaunchBajaj Auto has been taking major steps in electric scooter segment where the company operates its popular Chetak range. After launching Chetak 3503 in April 2025, Bajaj Auto has now launched Chetak 3001, which is a major upgrade to the base Chetak 2903 variant, known for its sub Rs 1 lakh price tag. Let’s take a closer look.
    Bajaj Chetak 3001 Launch
    Positioned as the most affordable Chetak variant built on the 35 Series platform, Chetak 3001 is pitted as an upgrade to Chetak 2903. Where pricing is concerned, Chetak 2903 was priced at Rs 98,498 (Ex-sh), whereas the new Chetak 3001 built on 35 Series platform has been priced at Rs 99,990 (Ex-sh), which is just a marginal increment. The three colours on offer include Red, Blue and Yellow.
    While the Chetak 2903 came with a 2.9 kWh battery pack promising up to 121 km range on a single charge, Chetak 3001 comes with a larger 3.0 kWh battery pack. Promised range has been increased to 127 km. Because Chetak 3001 is built on 35 Series platform, it gets a floor-mounted battery pack.
    Bajaj Chetak 3001 Launch
    Bookings have commenced and deliveries will start by the end of this month. Not only does this improve the centre of gravity offering better ride and handling, it liberates a lot of underseat boot space. Chetak 2903’s under seat boot was 21L in capacity which does not hold a candle to Chetak 3001’s larger 35L under seat boot space.
    Chetak 3001 continues to be offered with a metal body along with its retro charm that has worked wonders in terms of sales. The scooter comes with a 750W AC charger that promises to be the safest in its segment. Charging time is promised at 3h 50m to go from 0% SOC to 80% SOC.
    There’s an optional TecPac that unlocks more features. Notable features of Chetak 3001 include a digital instrument cluster that supports Bluetooth connectivity, call accept and reject, music control and more. Also, Bajaj Chetak 3001 gets features like guide me home lights, hill hold assist, reverse light and auto-flashing stop lights.
    Bajaj Chetak 3001 Features
    Statement from Bajaj Auto
    Speaking on the launch, Eric Vas, President, Urbanite Business Unit, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said, “Chetak 3001 sets the benchmark for mass adoption of electric scooters. Built on the next-generation platform, it delivers the range and performance that Indian scooter riders demand – distraction free riding with the peace of mind of assured reliability and service.
    The Chetak 3001 is the everyday Electric scooter to make petrol scooters redundant; its bigger, stronger, and fully Lifeproof at an ex-showroom price of Rs 99,990/-” More

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    Bajaj New Products Incoming In 125cc-160cc Segments – Details

    Bajaj Pulsar NS125 – Image for reference onlyIn the 125cc – 200cc segment, Bajaj currently ranks second, powered by its popular Pulsar motorcycles
    In its Q4 FY25 financial results, Bajaj Auto reported revenue of Rs 12,148 crore in January-March 2025. Profit earned is at Rs 2,049 crore, with the margin at 20.2%. Bajaj Auto has also outlined its future goals and strategies, which strongly revolve around the sporty 125cc segment and sporty 150cc to 160cc segments. Let’s take a look.
    Focus on 125cc-plus and 150cc-160cc-plus segments
    Bajaj has always kept a strong focus on the 125cc motorcycle segment, as this contributes more than 40% to the company’s overall sales. Most of it is contributed by the Pulsar N125, NS125 and Pulsar 125. Another big chunk, around 22%, comes from 150cc and 160cc-plus bikes. Offerings in this space include Pulsar 150, N150, N160, NS160, Pulsar NS200 and RS200.
    Talking about the company’s growth strategy in these crucial segments, Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director at Bajaj Auto, provided some useful insights. It is expected that the 125cc-plus motorcycle segment will grow in the range of 8% to 12% in FY26. This segment has historically shown a higher growth rate in comparison to the overall industry growth rate. Bajaj will be looking to increase its market share in this space.
    In the 125cc-plus segment, Bajaj currently trails the market leader (Honda) by around 5-6 percentage points. However, Bajaj has a huge lead of up to 50% over the brands ranked third and fourth. Sharma mentioned that the 125cc-plus segment has been witnessing strong growth after Covid period and regulatory updates.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup April 2025
    In FY21, Bajaj Auto’s market share in the 125cc-plus segment was around 20%. By FY24, Bajaj noted an increase in market share at around 25.5%. Due to some headwinds, market share came down to 24% in FY25. However, growth projections for 125cc segment are quite strong.
    Bajaj new product launches in FY26
    Bajaj takes even small dips seriously and is looking to boost its market share in the 125cc-plus motorcycle segment. It will come via introduction of new products in the Pulsar portfolio. Bajaj also has plans to launch a new entry-level 125cc motorcycle. However, exact details of these new product launches have not been revealed. The company is confident that it will be able to reduce the sales gap with the market leader in the 125cc-plus segment in FY26.
    Plans for KTM, Chetak
    Bajaj has also talked about its strategies for KTM and EV business. Starting with KTM, the two main goals are to reduce debt and acquire majority control. The latter seems a bit more complex, since it will require regulatory approvals in India and overseas as well. Only when these clearances are obtained, Bajaj will be able to start work on KTM’s turnaround.
    2025 KTM RC 200 Updated – Metallic Grey Colourway
    In the electric 2-wheeler segment, Chetak has registered major gains, with market share growing from 13% in Q4 FY24 to 25% in Q4 FY25. Chetak emerged as the top electric two-wheeler brand in the country in Q4 FY25. In April 2025, Chetak contributed 10.69% to overall sales, making it the 3rd bestselling Bajaj two-wheeler brand.
    Bajaj has introduced new Chetak variants at regular intervals, the most recent being the Chetak 3503. More new variants are planned to strengthen Bajaj Auto’s EV portfolio. The company is also working to increase Chetak experience centres and sales outlets across the country.
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    Bajaj Auto Sales Up 8% YoY in May 2025 – Exports Register Double-Digit Growth

    New Bajaj Pulsar 400Bajaj Auto recorded total sales of 3,84,621 units in May 2025, an 8% YoY Growth, boosted primarily by increased global demand
    Bajaj Auto Limited, a leading two wheeler and CV maker in India, has released their sales results for May 2025. As we break down these sales figures across its 2W and CV segments, we find that the company has recorded a marginal increase in 2W domestic sales while its CV sales suffered a negative impact. Where the company has shown outstanding performance is in global markets.
    Bajaj Auto YoY Sales May 2025
    For the month of May 2025, Bajaj Auto has sold 3,84,621 units. This includes both its 2W and CV sales in domestic and global markets. This was an 8% YoY growth from 3,55,323 unit sales of May 2024. It was also a substantial improvement from a total of 3,65,810 units sold in April 2025.
    Bajaj Auto Sales May 2025
    In the 2W range, the company continued to witness strong demand for its Pulsar lineup, Platina and more specifically for its Chetak range. Sales in domestic markets improved by 2% to 1,91,412 units in May 2025, up from 1,88,340 unit sales in May 2024. Exports surged 20% to 1,40,958 units, which was a dramatic improvement from 1,17,142 units shipped in the same month last year. This took total 2W sales to 3,32,370 units, a 9% YoY growth from 3,05,482 units sold in May 2024.
    Demand for the company’s commercial vehicle lineup dipped by 7% in domestic markets. Sales which had grown to 36,747 units in May 2024 fell to 34,321 units last month. Again it was exports that saw a marked increase by 37% to 17,930 units from 13,094 units on a YoY basis. Boosted by increased exports, total CV sales showed off a 5% YoY growth to 52,251 units from 49,841 units.
    Total 2W + CV sales remained flat at 2,25,733 units in May 2025 from 2,25,087 units in May 2024, a marginal increase of 646 units. Exports, on the other hand, grew by 22% to 1,58,888 units from 1,30,236 units on a YoY basis.
    Bajaj Auto Sales YTD FY 2025/26
    Bajaj Auto YTD Sales May 2025
    On a year to date (YTD) basis, that is taking into account sales during the months of April and May 2025, Bajaj Auto sold a total of 7,50,431 units. This included both 2W and CV sales, both in domestic and global markets. It was a minimal increase from 7,43,579 unit sales experienced in the same two month period of last year.
    A decline was seen in 2W domestic sales by 6% to 3,80,027 units in April-May 2025 from 4,05,290 units sold in the same period of 2024. Exports were up 12% to 2,70,280 units from 2,41,981 units thus taking total 2W sales to 6,50,307 units. CV sales also saw lower domestic demand by 4% to 66,321 units from 68,880 units while exports saw double-digit growth of 23% with 33,803 units shipped in the April-May 2025 period from 27,428 units exported in the same period last year.
    This increased global demand took total CV sales up by 4% to 1,00,124 units from 96,308 units. Total 2W + CV sales in domestic markets showed off a 6% decline to 4,46,348 units while total exports were up 13% to 3,04,083 units. More

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    Bajaj Sales Breakup April 2025 – Pulsar, Platina, Chetak, Freedom

    New Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single SeatBajaj reported a 14.25% year-on-year decline in domestic sales for April 2025 even as its electric scooter has witnessed immense demand
    Bajaj Auto Limited recorded domestic sales at 1,79,676 units in April 2025. This was a 14.25% YoY decline from 2,09,530 units sold in April 2024. In terms of volumes, this related to a 29,854 unit decline even as the company’s sole electric offering, the Chetak has seen outstanding demand.
    Weak performance was seen across both Pulsar and Platina range, however, these two models contributed to 84% of total sales. There were 1,24,012 units of the Pulsar range sold last month, a 14.36% YoY decline from 1,44,809 units sold in the same month of the year ago period.
    Bajaj Pulsar and Platina Sales April 2025
    In the Pulsar range it was the 125cc that commanded highest attention with 79,201 unit sales, while 15,028 units of Pulsar 150cc and 24,870 units of Pulsar 200cc were sold last month. Pulsar 200cc showed off positive demand while 250cc sales dipped to 4,400, down by 28.92% on a YoY basis. 2025 Pulsar NS400Z has been recently updated and initial models have started moving into company showrooms.
    Platina sales also suffered hefty losses in April 2025 down by 32.61% to 29,689 units. There had been 44,054 units sold in the same month last year. The Platina contributed 16.52% to Bajaj overall sales.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup April 2025
    Bajaj Chetak in High Demand
    At No. 3 was the Chetak. This electric scooter has been in high demand. Last month, its sales volumes jumped by 72.79%, reaching 19,216 units, compared to 11,121 units sold in April 2024. Bajaj Auto has recently launched the Chetak 3503, which is part of its 35 Series Chetak electric scooters. This new model offers four color options and a range of onboard technologies, although some features have been slightly reduced compared to Chetak 3502 and Chetak 3501 models.
    Bajaj CT saw a YoY setback by 42.54% to 3,948 units in April 2025, down by 2,923 units from 6,871 unit sales of April 2024. These sales were entirely seen for the CT 110cc model with the 125cc not recording any sales.
    Avenger sales also suffered double digit YoY decline by 45.86% to 1,020 units in April 2025. This was down from 1,884 units sold in the same month last year. Most sales figures were seen for the Avenger 200cc at 1,003 units while there were 17 units of Avenger 250cc sold last month.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup April 2025
    Freedom 125 CNG+Petrol Bi-fuel motorcycle added 993 units to the company sales tally last month. Bajaj Freedom sets new benchmarks in terms of fuel efficiency and offers around 102 km/kg mileage. It is presented in three variants of Drum, Drum LED and Disc LED
    Increased demand was seen in the case of Bajaj Dominar with 798 unit sales last month. This was a marginal 0.88% YoY increase from 791 units sold in April 2024. In the Dominar range, it was the 400cc model that commanded higher attention with 462 unit sales while the 250cc amassed 336 unit sales last month. More