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      Bajaj Auto Q1 FY 2021 results announced – Sales at 443,103 units

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      Bajaj Auto Limited faced a challenging quarter in view of the coronavirus pandemic that resulted in lockdown and further disruption in supply chain
      Bajaj Auto has released their Q1 FY21 sales figures and it can be seen that profits has dipped by more than 50 percent following stalled operations in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of the virus could not only be seen in terms of domestic sales but also where company exports were concerned. Though operations have commenced, the company is still facing some constraints in terms of supply chain and is slowly but surely edging back to normalcy.

      Taking into account domestic sales of two wheelers, the company sold 1,85,981 units in Q1 FY21 as against 6,10, 936 units in the same period of the previous financial year. Commercial vehicle sales dipped to 5,282 units in Q1 FY21 as compared to 86,217 units sold in the same period of the previous year, thus taking total domestic sales to 1,91,263 units as compared to 6,97,153 units sold in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

      Bajaj Auto Q1 FY 2021 Report
      Total exports of two wheeler and commercial vehicles also fell to 2,51,840 units in the Q1 FY21 period as against 5,50,021 units sold in the same period of the previous year while the company noted total sales of 4,43,103 units in Q1 FY21, down 64.5 percent as against 12,47,174 unit sales in the same period of 2020.
      Falling Profits
      Bajaj Auto reported that profits declined t0 Rs.528.04 crores in the past quarter as against Rs.1,125.67 crores in the same quarter of the previous year. Revenue from profits also declined to 60.3 percent YoY to Rs.3,079.24 crores in the April to June 2020 quarter. The market share of three wheeler passenger vehicles dipped 23 percent in Q1 FY21 as against 44 percent in Q1 FY20
      Sales in commuter and sports segments
      Where domestic motorcycle sales were concerned, the overall share stood at 20.7 percent as against 18.5 percent in FY20. The company sold a total of 1.2 lakh units in the mileage segment which include 32,000 units of the Bajaj CT, 45,000 units of the Platina range and 32,000 units of the Pulsar 125. Sales of over 69,000 units on the sports segment saw the Bajaj Pulsar 150 amass the most sales of 49,000 units while in the Super Sports segment, the company sold a total of 6,000 units out of which 2,500 units of the Dominar RS 200 were sold and 3,400 units of KTM and Husqvarna models.

      Bajaj motorcycle sales performance – Q1 FY 2021
      The commercial vehicle segment bore the most brunt of the lockdown. Of the RE brand of three wheelers, the company currently commands an 80 percent market share. Of the Maxima brand of passenger carriers, it has a market share of 27 percent while in the Maxima brand of good carriers, the company holds a market share of 34 percent. More

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      Bajaj Dominar Diablo Cyclops is a modified Street Scrambler in Black

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      Dubbed ‘Diablo Cyclops’, the modified Bajaj Dominar 400 is on display at 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show
      Thailand-based motorcycle customisation shop K-Speed has unveiled its latest creation, a modified Bajaj Dominar 400 dubbed ‘Diablo Cyclops’. The motorcycle, which is originally a sports cruiser, follows a street scrambler design approach.

      K-Speed shares that the Diablo Cyclops is on display on Bajaj Auto’s pavilion at 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show that started this week. This is also a sign that the Thai government is substantially easing down its lockdown protocols. However, all the basic safety guidelines would be followed at the event.
      It is good to see that global automotive shows are finally happening after such a delay. India’s very own Auto Expo 2020 was held in early February; about a month and a half before the nation went into strict lockdown. On the other hand, prestigious events such as Geneva International Motor Show and EICMA were cancelled for this year.
      How The Diablo Cyclops Looks

      Coming back to K-Speed’s modified Bajaj Dominar 400, few elements such as the wheels, engine, fuel tank, USD forks, brake rotors, perimeter frame, etc., remain stock. To add more ‘scrambler DNA’, it lacks fenders (mudguards) and rides relatively higher from the ground. The rider triangle has been tweaked a bit to suit its offroad-ready characteristics.
      Despite carrying a long list of upgrades, the K-Speed Diablo Cyclops is essentially an example of form over function. It may not have the typical go-anywhere capability of a scrambler but does not fail to grab attention. The overall aesthetics may not impress everyone, especially hardcore motorcycle enthusiasts who cannot compromise on a product’s initial focus — in this case, long-distance cruising with appreciable performance and comfort (for a single-cylinder).
      Notable Custom Parts

      Bajaj Dominar Diablo Cyclops by K-Speed

      Key highlights of the Diablo Cyclops include an all-black theme, single-pod LED headlamp (evidently weaker on brightness than the stock unit), custom subframe, knobby tyres, bar-end convex mirrors, auxiliary lamps (on custom-fabricated crash guards), Motive underbody exhaust system, rugged switches/controls and more. The tail lamp and rear turn signals are concealed deep under the seat for a stripped-down profile.
      Specs & Powertrain
      At the heart rests the familiar 373.3cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine. In Indian-spec BS6 format, it churns out 39.4bhp @ 8,650rpm and 35Nm @ 7,000rpm while mated to a 6-speed transmission (with slipper clutch). Compared to a stock 2020MY Bajaj Dominar, K-Speed’s Diablo Cyclops would offer a significantly different riding experience thanks to all the upgrades. More

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      Bajaj Platina 100 BS6 prices increased without any major updates

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      Bajaj’s Platina 100 range comes in three variants: KS Alloy, ES Alloy and ES Alloy Disc
      Bajaj Auto has announced a price hike for its popular Platina 100 BS6 commuter motorcycle. Depending on the variant, the price hike ranges from roughly Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,500. The increment does not carry any changes or improvements and would most likely be a result of higher input costs demanded by COVID-19.

      The Indian automotive industry is gradually making a recovery from the pandemic and its two-month nationwide lockdown protocols. However, sales continue to be substantially lower than pre-COVID trends but much better than what was happening a few months ago. It is worth mentioning that April 2020 saw the worst of recent history by clocking zero domestic sales.
      Bajaj launched its BS6 Platina 100 range earlier this year at a starting price of around Rs 49,000 ex-showroom, Delhi. It is available in three formats: KS (kickstart) Alloy, ES (electric start) Alloy and ES Alloy Disc. After the new price hike, asking figures of the three stand at approximately Rs 50,000 (+ Rs 1,200), Rs 58,000 (+ Rs 2,500) and Rs 61,000 (+ Rs 2,000), respectively. The numbers could vary by a few hundred depending on dealership location.

      Bajaj Platina 110 H Gear
      The budget commuter is offered in just two colour choices: Red and Black; with silver/grey graphics. Notable features include ComforTec telescopic front suspension (135mm travel), double-spring ‘SNS’ rear suspension (110mm travel), LED DRL, combi-braking (for ‘Alloy Disc’ variant), check-engine light, etc.
      It is powered by a BS6-compliant 102cc air-cooled FI single-cylinder engine good for 7.79bhp @ 7,500rpm and 8.34Nm @ 5,500rpm. This is mated to a 4-speed gearbox. Put together, the motorcycle can hit a decent top speed of 90km/h. Rated fuel economy is a still-believable figure of 97km/l (many have claimed even three-digit figures). Kerb weight stands at roughly 117kg while fuel tank capacity is set at 11 litres.
      The Bajaj Platina is available in a higher ‘110 H Gear’ as well. ‘H Gear’ denotes an efficiency-focused ‘Highway gear’ in its 5-speed (all-down) transmission. Powering the motorcycle is a 115.45cc air-cooled FI DTS-i engine good for 8.48bhp @ 7,000rpm and 9.81Nm @ 5,000rpm. Top speed remains the same 90km/h. Meanwhile, ARAI-claimed fuel economy drops to about 84km/l.

      Notable features of the 2020MY Bajaj Platina 110 Gear BS6 include a gear-shift indicator, combi-braking, tubeless tyres, sportier 5-spoke alloy wheels, gas-charged Nitrox rear suspension, etc. Like the regular Platina 100, the Platina 110 also has a limited colour portfolio of just Red and Black (with blue highlights). It follows a blacked-out overall theme alongside subtle changes to body graphics.
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      Bajaj Pulsar 220F, NS200 BS6 prices increased by Rs 1000 – Second hike

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      This is the second price hike after the Bajaj Pulsar 220F and NS200 were updated to BS6 specifications
      Chakan-based two-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto has announced a price hike of roughly Rs 1,000 for two of its popular sports commuters, Pulsar 220F and NS200. Ex-showroom prices for either model currently start at Rs 1.21 lakh and 1.30 lakh, respectively. Interestingly, this is the second price hike after the company updated the products to BS6 emission norms. The first increment of about Rs 3,000-3,500 came into effect amid the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown protocols.

      Bajaj Auto has not shared any particular reason for the second price hike. It would most like be the effect of higher input costs necessitated by the ill effects of the pandemic. However, as India entered its fourth stage of COVID-19 lockdown initiatives in early May, automotive facilities in ‘green’ and ‘orange’ zones were allowed to operate albeit in strict and safe working conditions. Bajaj Auto had reported positive COVID-19 cases among its employees.
      Sales remain much lower than pre-COVID market trends but one can observe the curve rising gradually. It is worth recalling that the month of April 2020 saw the lowest sales performance in recent Indian automotive history, at virtually zero domestic units. Meanwhile, major automakers have set up ‘online showrooms’ to provide a safer and easier platform to purchase a new vehicle.

      Bajaj Pulsar NS200 BS6
      Online bookings for the all-electric Bajaj Chetak scooter have opened too. The company had to slow its production due to the backlogs created by disrupted logistics and weak supply chains from China, the source of COVID-19.
      Coming to the Bajaj Pulsar 220F, the semi-faired motorcycle remains mostly identical to its original format that debuted way back in 2007. The Bajaj NS200 and RS200, which share their platforms with KTM’s 200 Duke, were supposed to be its replacement but high market demands forced the company to sell the Pulsar 220 alongside, with minor cosmetic enhancements and reworked engine components.
      The latest Bajaj Pulsar 220F version is powered by a BS6-compliant 220cc air/oil-cooled Twin Spark DTS-i FI single-cylinder engine making 20.12bhp @ 8,500rpm and 18.55Nm @ 7,000rpm. This is mated to a 5-speed transmission. It has several modern and upmarket alternatives in the 200-250cc sports commuter category.

      On the other hand, the higher Bajaj Pulsar NS200 BS6 employs a 199.5cc liquid-cooled SOHC Triple Spark DTS-i FI single-cylinder motor good for 24.16bhp @ 9,750rpm and 18.5Nm @ 8,000rpm. The power plant is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. It primarily rivals the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V while the KTM 200 Duke and Yamaha MT-15 are compelling alternatives. More

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      BS6 Bajaj Platina 100 disc brake variant launched at Rs 59k

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      The Bajaj Platina 100 disc brake variant is based on the ES (electric start) version is about Rs 4,000 dearer Bajaj Auto has extended the variant lineup of its budget commuter motorcycle, the Platina 100, by adding a new disc brake version. Apart from the addition of front disc, there are no mechanical or cosmetic […] More