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    Bajaj Platina 110 New Colours Like Pulsar Dagger Edition – First Look

    Bajaj Platina Updated. Image – The Bengal RiderRise in input cost has forced most two-wheeler manufacturers to increase prices across the range
    Bajaj Auto has hiked prices of most of its motorcycles in July. Among the few exceptions is Dominar 250, which has become cheaper by Rs 16,800. Most other brands like CT, Platina, Pulsar, Avenger and Dominar 400 have become costlier.
    Bajaj CT100, Platina 100 new prices
    With the latest round of price revision, Bajaj CT 100 KS facelift has become costlier by Rs 3,904. It is now available at Rs 52,960. In comparison, Platina 100 ES variant will cost Rs 1,800 more. Updated price is Rs 56,608. To provide some relief to customers with limited budget, Bajaj has not increased prices of base versions CT 100 KS and Platina 100 KS.
    Both CT100 and Platina 100 are among the popular commuter motorcycles in the country. They are also exported to international markets in Africa, Latin America and South East Asia. Both share the same engine, a 102cc air cooled motor that is capable of generating 7.9 hp of max power at 7,500 rpm and 8.34 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm. It is mated to a 4-speed gearbox.
    2022 Bajaj Platina 110 ES updates
    Platina 110 ES gets multiple updates for model year 2022. There are now six new colour options, three each for drum and disc variants. Customers choosing drum variant get colour options of Ebony Black with Red, Ebony Black with Blue and Cocktail Wine Red with Orange. All these variants have black wheels. Rim stripes on the wheels match the colour theme of the bike. The matte blue colour scheme is similar to Pulsar Dagger Edge Edition. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video, credit to The Bengal Rider.
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    In case of Platina 110 ES disc variant, colour options are Volcanic Matte Red, Charcoal Black and Satin Beach Blue. All these variants have white coloured alloy wheels. Another key update is knuckle guards, which is available for both drum and disc variants.
    Specs
    Engine is the same as earlier, a 115.45 cc, electronic injection, single cylinder motor that makes 8.5 hp at 7000 rpm and 9.81 Nm at 5000 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Platina 110 has top speed of 90 kmph.
    Platina 110 ES utilizes a tubular single down tube with lower cradle frame. Suspension system comprises standard telescopic forks at the front with 135 mm of travel and nitrox canister based rear suspension. The bike has 130 mm drum / 240 mm disc brake at the front and 110 mm drum brake with CBS at the rear.
    The disc variant is 3 kg heavier than drum variant that weighs 119 kg. Platina 110 can carry eleven litres of fuel. 2022 Bajaj Platina 110 ES drum and disc variants are priced at Rs 63,245 and Rs 67,123, respectively. More

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    Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Launched In Nagpur – Bookings Open

    Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Nagpur Launch In Presence Of Nitin Gadkari. Image – KTM Khamla SquareNagpur becomes the 3rd city in India to get Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter – After Pune and Bangalore
    Bajaj Chetak electric scooter, launched in India more than 1.5 years ago, has been closed for bookings for most of the time. The retro classic electric scooter came in with much fanfare in Jan 2020. It was an immediate hit, receiving over 50,000 expression of interest and huge booking orders in first few weeks.
    Then came Covid-19 induced lockdown in March 2020. Production got affected as supply chain was down. Parts were not available. These issues resulted in Bajaj closing booking. Priority was to deliver the electric scooter to those who had already booked.
    Bajaj Chetak Electric Scoter – New Cities
    Until now, Bajaj Chetak was only on sale in Pune and Bangalore. Bajaj had plans to launch the scooter in many cities by end 2020, but Covid-19 has caused the delay. With life slowly getting back on track, or the world learns to survive with Covid-19, automakers are starting to execute their plans which were paused due to the pandemic.
    Bajaj Chetak has announced the launch of Chetak electric scooter in Nagpur. The launch event took in the presence of Hon. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. He unveiled the Chetak Electric at KTM Khamla Square, Nagpur. Interestingly, it was Nitin Gadkari who unveiled the Chetak back in Jan 2020 in Delhi.
    Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Bookings Open In Nagpur
    The Bajaj Chetak, offered in Urbane and Premium variants was priced at Rs.1 lakh and Rs.1.15 lakhs respectively. But recently, its prices were hiked and is now available at a price of about Rs 1.43 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh respectively.
    The company is confident that despite a rather significant increase in price, demand will in no way be affected as the Chetak appeals to a more affluent segment of first time two wheeler buyers in the country. Bajaj will launch Chetak next in Aurangabad, Mysore, Mangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. By March 2022, the company plans to have its presence in 30 cities across India.
    Bajaj New Chakan Plant
    Bajaj is planning a new production facility in Chakan, near Pune. It is from here that the company plans to produce premium range of motorcycles from brands like KTM, Husqvarna and Triumph, as well as the Bajaj Chetak e-scooter. The company has signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to set up this new facility into which the company will make investments of Rs. 650 crores.
    As per the terms of the agreement, the Government of Maharashtra will assist the bikemaker in procuring permissions, registrations, approvals, clearances, fiscal incentives, etc, from the concerned departments. It is from this new plant that KTM AG also plans to develop an electric scooter on the Chetak platform. More

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    Bajaj Caliber Trademark Filed – Could Return As New Age Motorcycle

    Bajaj Caliber – Render
    Bajaj Auto is also looking to expand its Pulsar range of motorcycles in future
    Back in the late 90s and early 21st century, Bajaj and Kawasaki had a partnership going in India. The joint venture came out with some of the most popular entry-level commuter motorcycles in the market. One of them was Bajaj Caliber. Originally launched in 1998, the entry-level commuter was a rage among the masses.
    The bike also grabbed attention was one of its kind TV commercials which featured the buzzing tagline “Hoodibaba”. Caliber could possibly make a return to the Indian market after Bajaj Auto recently filed a trademark for the same. If development indeed comes true, it could make things very interesting in the entry-level commuter motorcycle space.
    Caliber Details
    Caliber 115 was built using Bajaj 4S as the base and was powered by a 111.6cc air-cooled motor developed jointly by the Indian and Japanese bikemakers. This unit produced a sufficient output of 9.5 bhp and 9.10 Nm of peak torque and was paired with a 4-speed gearbox.
    The motorcycle could attain a top speed of 102 kmph which was a very big thing for any commuter bike back then. While performance was very strong for its segment, it didn’t return a favourable mileage which Indian buyers in this segment usually seek.
    Bajaj Caliber Trademark Filed Again In 2021
    Its suspension setup consisted of a hydraulically damped telescopic with rubber boots and a swing arm hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial 5 step adjustable spring at front and rear respectively. The bike carried a neat and simple design with some basic sticker graphics in the fuel tank and fenders.
    Possible Outcomes & Specs
    The trademark application states that the ‘Caliber’ nameplate could be used for two-wheelers-either IC engine and electrically powered. However, it seems unlikely that it will be used for a battery-powered motorcycle. That leaves Bajaj with two options- either a 115cc from Platina 110 or a 125cc motor from Pulsar 125.
    Since TVS had trademarked the Fiero 125 moniker in November last year, we believe the possibilities of the new-gen Caliber getting powered by the 125cc unit is high. A 115.45cc, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine derived from Platina 110 puts out 8.5 bhp at 7000rpm and a peak torque of 9.81 Nm at 5000rpm.
    The 124cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, 2-valve SOHC unit powered the entry-level Pulsar 125. This unit delivers an output of 12 bhp at 8500rpm and a peak torque of 11Nm at 7000rpm. Both these units are paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Details at the moment are very scarce. It will be interesting to see which way does the Chakan-based manufacturer opts for. More

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    Bajaj Motorcycle Prices July 2021 – Pulsar, Avenger, Platina, CT, Dominar

    Bajaj PulsarIn the current norms of the auto industry, Bajaj Auto has hiked prices of almost all the models across its lineup
    The price increment is in the range of Rs 2,000 and Rs 5,000. This is in contradiction to its recent move to slash prices of Dominar 250 by Rs 16,800. The quarter-litre tourer is now offered at a price of Rs 1.54 lakh (ex-showroom).
    Most of the other models have faced hikes in their respective prices. This includes Pulsar and Avenger range of models as well. The company’s current flagship model Dominar 400 has also witnessed a price increment of nearly Rs 5,000 and the tourer is now offered at a price of Rs 2.07 lakh (ex-Delhi).
    Pulsar Price Hike
    Three models of the Pulsar range have experienced a price hike recently. Pulsar NS160 and NS200 have seen hikes of around Rs 2,000 and Rs 4,000 respectively. This means the naked streetfighter siblings are now offered at respective sticker prices of Rs 1.14 lakh and Rs 1.39 lakh.
    On the other hand, Pulsar RS200 is now Rs 5,000 more expensive than before and will now be available at Rs 1.62 lakh. This makes it more expensive than Dominar 250. All prices are ex-showroom.
    Bajaj Motorcycle Prices July 2021. Ex-sh, Pune
    Pulsar NS160 is powered by a 160cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine and returns an output of 17.03 bhp and a peak torque of 14.6 Nm. This unit is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The Pulsar 200 siblings- NS200 and RS200, are powered by a 199.5cc fuel-injected, four-valve, liquid-cooled motor that pumps out 24.2 bhp and 18.7 Nm of peak torque. Both models are offered with a 6-speed gearbox.

    Bajaj, Ex-Sh, Delhi in Rs
    Jul-21

    CT 110 Drum
    58,445

    CT 110X Drum Kick
    62,253

    Platina 100 ES Drum
    57,792

    Platina 110 ES Drum
    62,918

    Platina 110 ES Disc
    66,739

    Avenger 160
    1,06,989

    Avenger 220
    1,30,726

    Pulsar 125 Drum Single Seat
    78,803

    Pulsar 125 Drum Split Seat
    80,666

    Pulsar 125 Disc Single Seat
    84,141

    Pulsar 125 Disc Split Seat
    87,437

    Pulsar 150 NEON
    98,579

    Pulsar 150 Disc
    1,00,826

    Pulsar 150 Twin Disc
    1,09,434

    Pulsar 180 Twin Disc
    1,10,099

    Pulsar 220F Twin Disc
    1,31,354

    Pulsar NS 125 Disc
    99,283

    Pulsar NS 160 Twin Disc
    1,14,003

    Pulsar NS 200 Twin Disc
    1,38,522

    Pulsar RS 200 Twin Disc
    1,61,229

    Dominar 250
    1,54,176

    Dominar 400
    2,11,572

    Avenger Price Hike
    Avenger range of cruiser motorcycles is available in two derivatives- 160 Street and 220 Cruise. The former is now dearer by Rs 4,000 and is priced at Rs 1.08 lakh. Whereas the latter is now offered at a sticker price of Rs 1.32 lakh after an increment of Rs 4,000. Both prices are ex-showroom. Other than their prices, none of the motorcycles have been offered with any kind of updates.
    Avenger Street 160 is powered by the same 160.4cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected motor produces 14.8 bhp and 13.4Nm of peak torque. This engine is linked with a 5-speed transmission.
    Avenger Cruise 220, on the other hand, is propelled by a 220cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled, twin-spark, SOHC motor that cranks out 18.7bhp of power at 8,500rpm and 17.5Nm of peak torque at 7,000rpm. This unit is paired with a 5-speed gearbox as well. More

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    Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Nagpur Launch Next – Registrations Now Open

    Bajaj Chetak Electric ScooterBajaj Chetak is currently on sale in Pune, Bangalore, Aurangabad, Mysore and Mangalore – Next cities include Nagpur, Chennai and Hyderabad
    Bajaj Auto Limited has been seeing huge demand for the Chetak electric scooter. Launch last year, bookings for Chetak remain mostly closed due to high demand and low production. Bajaj is working towards increasing production and has also begun work to setup a new plant in Pune. But that will take a year or 2, to start production.
    Until then, Bajaj is slowly increasing their dealer network for the EV. As of now, Bajaj Chetak electric scooter is on sale in Pune, Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore and Aurangabad. As per the latest update from Bajaj, the next city where the new-age scooter will be launched, will be Nagpur in Maharashtra.
    Next Stop – Nagpur
    Apart from Nagpur, Bajaj also has plans to launch the electric scooter in Chennai and Hyderabad. In fact, Bajaj had announced plans to launch Chetak in Hyderabad and Chennai back in April this year. But that has not materialized yet.
    Speaking about Nagpur launch, Bajaj has posted in a social media post – “The registrations for the Chetak are now open for Nagpur. Visit Chetak website today to register. The booking will open soon so gear up to own the future.” Bajaj has plans to launch Chetak in 30 cities by March 2022.
    Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter – Nagpur launch next
    Chetak Price
    Bajaj Chetak is sold in two variants – Urbane and Premium. At the time of launch last year, these were priced at Rs.1.0 lakhs and Rs.1.15 lakhs respectively. In March 2021, the company hiked prices by Rs.27,000 and now in April 2021, the company has again revised prices of the Urbane variant by Rs 27,620 and Premium variant by Rs 24,620.
    Following this latest price hike, the Urbane is now priced at Rs.1,42,620 while the Premium carries a price tag of Rs.1,44,620. All prices are ex-sh. This makes Chetak one of the most expensive electric scooter on offer in India.
    New Batch Sold Out
    The new batch of Bajaj Chetak electric scooters have been sold out in less than 48 hours making the company close bookings once again. The orders were on a first come first serve basis while the company will review the situation before opening the next round of bookings.
    Bajaj Chetak e-scooter is produced at the company’s plant in Chakan near Pune with an all-woman workforce. It gets an all metal body with Vespa line styling and 6 colour options. It sports LED headlamp with DRL, LED blinkers, illuminated switchgear, LED tail lamps and 12 inch alloy wheels. It also gets some first in class features such as an IP67 water-resistant and a beltless Solid Gear Drive. There is also a fully digital instrument console compatible with Bluetooth connectivity and a dedicated mobile app for the scooter relaying vital information.
    Specs
    The Bajaj Chetak e-scooter is powered by a 3 kW electric motor offering 16 Nm of peak torque. Its lithium ion battery comes in with a 3 year/50,000 km warranty. Charging is via a 15A electric socket and takes around and hour for 25 percent charge and upto 5 hours for a full charge. Offered in two modes of Eco and Sport, range stands at 95 kms and 85 kms respectively on single charge. Rivals include TVS iQube, Ather 450 range, upcoming Ola Electric scooter, etc. More

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    Bajaj Dominar 400 Touring Version Spied Inside Company Plant In Pune

    Image – IamaBikerBajaj recently announced a huge price cut for the Dominar 250 Range – No such announcement for Dominar 400
    Bajaj, like most other auto manufacturers, is currently on a spree to increase prices of its products. After recently hiking the prices of the Pulsar range of motorcycles, the homegrown bikemaker has now updated the prices of its Dominar 250. But instead of increasing, they have reduced the price by as much as Rs 17k approx.
    Dominar Revised Prices
    This is the third price revision that Dominar 250 has recorded this year after the first increment in January. After the last price revision, Dominar 250 and Dominar 400 were available at Rs 1.70 lakh and Rs 2.02 lakh respectively (both prices ex-showroom). Now after the price reduction of Dominar 250, its price is now slashed to 1.54 lakh. No such luck if you are planning to buy Dominar 400.
    Apart from the change in price, there have been no changes as far as design or performance is concerned. What has changed is that the number of colour options on offer has now reduced to 2, instead of 4 for the Dominar 250. D250 is now only offered with Red or Black colours.
    Dominar 400 Touring Edition
    Latest spy shots shared by IamaBiker show the Dominar 400 updated with touring accessories. These spy shots were clicked inside Bajaj Auto’s Pune plant where they also have a test track. As per these spy photos, Dominar 400 will get larger flyscreen, knuckle guards finished in body colour while upper part which is bolted on, is finished in same black plastic as the flyscreen.
    Bajaj Dominar 400 Touring Edition
    It is likely that these are optional additions that Bajaj is planning to launch for their customers. If that is the case, it is likely that existing buyers of both Dominar 250 and Dominar 400 will be able to install these. If Bajaj is planning to launch this as a special Dominar Touring edition, than these accessories will be exclusive to this edition only.
    Mechanical Specs
    Moving to specifications, Dominar 400 is powered by the same 373.3cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine that also powers KTM 390 range of motorcycles. This motor kicks out 39.4 bhp at 8,650rpm and 35 Nm of peak torque at 7,000rpm while being paired with a six-speed gearbox with a slipper and assist clutch.
    Dominar 250, on the other hand, shares its powertrain with KTM 250 and Husqvarna 250 series of motorcycles. This 248cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled unit is capable of generating 26.6 bhp at 8,500rpm and a peak torque of 23.5Nm at 6,500rpmThis motor is also mated to the same 6-speed gearbox as its 400cc sibling.
    Both motorcycles also share the same beam type perimeter frame, however, suspension setup is slightly different. While Dominar 250 uses telescopic forks at front, Dominar 400 gets USD forks at front from the KTM range. Rear suspension of both models comprise a mono-shock unit. Stopping duties on both bikes are handled by disc brakes on both wheels assisted by dual-channel ABS as standard. Bajaj also recently updated the prices of its Pulsar range of motorcycles.
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    Bajaj Dominar 250 Price Cut By Rs 17k – New Price Rs 1.54 Lakh

    Bajaj Dominar 250 Price CutBajaj Dominar 250 price has been cut by Rs 16,800 and is now on sale at Rs 1.54 lakh
    At a time when manufacturers are increasing prices (including Bajaj / KTM), it is surprising to hear when a manufacturer announces just the opposite. That is exactly what has happened today.
    Bajaj Dominar 250, which was retailed at Rs 1.71 lakh till yesterday, has received a massive price cut of almost 17k. The exact price cut applied to Bajaj Dominar 250 is Rs 16,800. New price is Rs 1.54 lakh ex-sh. No other changes has been made, no feature has been deleted. It is the exact same bike which was on sale for Rs 1.71 lakh yesterday, is now on sale for Rs 1.54 lakh today.
    Only 2 Colours
    Bajaj Dominar 250 colour options have been reduced from 4 to 2. Until yesterday, the D250 was on offer with Canyon Red, Charcoal Black, Aurora Green and Vine Black. After today’s price cut, Dominar 250 is on offer with only 2 colour options of – Canyon Red and Charcoal Black.
    Speaking on the occasion, Sarang Kanade – President (Motorcycle Business), Bajaj Auto Limited said, “We, at Bajaj Auto, believe that touring on a bike opens the doors to a world of ‘real’ experiences that widens your perspective and shapes one’s character. We realize that biking for youngsters can be so much more than just street fun if the bike comes with the right dose of performance, sharp design and a superior riding experience. We are proud to build the segment of Sports Touring in the country with a motorcycle that is ‘Born To Sprint and Built To Tour’. In times of price hikes across the industry, we have taken a stance of reducing price on Dominar 250 and make Sports Touring more accessible.”
    Bajaj Dominar 250 Price Cut
    Apart from making it more affordable for a wider audience, another reason behind the price cut could have to do with the positioning of the motorcycle in the 250 cc segment. Bajaj currently offers multiple options in the 250cc range. These includes KTM Duke 250, ADV 250, Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250.
    That makes it 4 motorcycles from the same automotive group in the 250 cc segment. And there are rumours that launch of a new Pulsar 250 is on the anvil. Keeping this in mind, it is likely that Bajaj would have wanted to reposition the Dominar 250 pricing.
    Speaking about the Dominar 250, it continues to sport LED lighting at the front and rear, a digital instrument cluster, split seating, twin pod exhaust and USD fork. The Dominar 250 rides in 17 inch alloy wheels fitted with 100/80-17 tubeless tyres in the front and 130/70-17 tyres at the rear. The Dominar 250 tips weighs a total of 180 kg while its tank holds fuel up to 13 liters.
    Bajaj Dominar 250 Engine Specs
    The Bajaj Dominar 250 is powered by a 248cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled engine offering 25 hp peak power at 8,500 rpm and 23.5 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm mated to a 6 speed gearbox with slip assist clutch. Braking and suspension are via telescopic in front and gas-charged preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear and disc brakes at both ends measuring 300mm and 230mm respectively with a front radial brake caliper and dual-channel ABS which is offered as standard. More

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    2021 Bajaj Pulsar 250 NS Teased As Newest Street Machine?

    Image for reference. Credit – Surmek
    Bajaj is expected to launch the new Pulsar 250 in the festive season later this year competing against other quarter-litre roadsters
    Bajaj is developing a new 250cc iteration of Pulsar. This motorcycle could actually become a reality sooner than expected, as the homegrown brand has teased an upcoming motorcycle on its social media platform. It is likely that this could be the upcoming quarter-litre Pulsar.
    The latest post uploaded by Bajaj shows an image of a motorcycle hidden behind a flurry of smoke with a caption that read, “Can you guess the newest street machine?”. This could also be a marketing gimmick from the bikemaker and could easily be the latest entrant to the Pulsar family- NS125. The black alloy wheels with white rim stickers along with white accents on engine guard back this claim.
    Pulsar 250- Expected Design & Features
    Previously, a testing prototype spotted was the naked roadster version of Pulsar 250 which will probably wear the branding of ‘NS’. There is also going to be a faired version with the same mechanical setup onboard which is likely to wear the ‘RS’ branding.
    As seen in earlier spy shots, the upcoming bike gets a muscular fuel tank with extended shrouds and bikini fairing. Other notable highlights include an upswept side exhaust, an upright tail section and a split seat setup. Overall body proportions look evidently larger than NS200.
    Bajaj Pulsar NS 250 Teaser?
    It could feature an all-LED lighting setup and an all-digital instrument console with a full-colour display and Bluetooth connectivity. Bajaj is also expected to offer smartphone connectivity tech in the upcoming bike. This new Pulsar could feature an all-new 250cc motor and will be underpinned by a new platform.
    Expected Mechanical Specs
    The upcoming Pulsar 250 is likely to be based on a new platform different from the one used in Dominar 250 and KTM 250 Duke. It will draw its energy from a new 248.9cc, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. Power and torque outputs are likely to range between Pulsar 220F and Dominar 250. This unit will be linked to a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch on offer.
    Hardware setup of the bike will comprise telescopic forks at front and a preload-adjustable mono-shock at rear. Braking will be taken care of by disc brakes on both wheels while safety net will be provided by a dual-channel ABS.
    The new Pulsar 250 could be hitting showrooms later this year, before the onset of the festive season. Bajaj will pitch the new Pulsar 250 as a premium sporty commuter offering and will be competing against Yamaha FZ25 and FZS25, Suzuki Gixxer 250, KTM Duke 250 and its own sibling Dominar 250. More