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      New Bajaj Pulsar 150cc Launch Price Rs 1.17 L – 10 Kg Lighter, 5 Colours

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      Pulsar 150 used to be the least expensive of the Pulsar range, but that spot is now taken by Pulsar 125New Bajaj Pulsar 150ccPulsar is the most successful range of motorcycles that ever rolled out of Bajaj plant. We say this because a lot of motorcycles have come and gone but only a few have stuck till now. Pulsar is among the brands that stuck while Discover and XCD series didn’t. One look at the sales charts, you can immediately say that Pulsar series far outsell both Apache series by TVS and FZ series by Yamaha.Being “The Fastest Indian”, Pulsar series has immense popularity and a cult following in the country and also in various global markets. A Pulsar 125 might oversell a Pulsar 150 today. But Pulsar 150 is the king of Pulsars if taken into account its role in establishing the brand since its inception. So, Bajaj has updated this legend to compete with rivals for MY2022. Let’s take a look.2022 Pulsar 150 – New Design & LooksBajaj has completely overhauled the design of the Pulsar 150 in this update. The new design language makes the Pulsar P150 sportier, sharper and lighter. It has a new aerodynamic 3D front that embodies sculptural purity and sports a dynamic interplay of metalised, dual colours. The single-disc variant allows a more upright stance, while the twin-disc variant has a sportier stance and comes with a split seat.A dynamic tank profile is contrasted with a thin waistline that extends to a contoured seat profile. Along with a 790mm seat height, the proportions are made for rider comfort. With a new mono-shock rear suspension, and an underbelly exhaust positioned near the bike’s centre of gravity, the design ensures better balance and handling – making it one of the most manoeuvrable bikes in its class.New Bajaj Pulsar 150ccAlong with these significant upgrades, there is a 10-kg reduction in weight (for the twin-disc variant), which means an 11% increase in the power-to-weight ratio, thus enhancing the sporty creds of the bike even further.New Bajaj Pulsar 150cc SpecsThe Pulsar P150 is powered by a new 149.68cc engine, which gives best-in-class power and instantaneous throttle response. It delivers a peak power of 14.5 Ps @ 8500 RPM and a maximum torque of 13.5 Nm @ 6000 RPM. Most importantly, 90% of the torque is available across the usable RPM range, allowing the motorcycle to deliver the signature ‘Pulsar rush’ and be the first off the block in every situation. Add to that a superior gear shift and a damper for better NVH management, and you have the most refined Pulsar 150 to date that glides through the city streets with consummate ease.Speaking on the occasion, Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director – Bajaj Auto Ltd., said, “Two decades ago, Pulsar 150 created the genre of sports sporty street motorcycling. With the launch of the all-new Pulsar P150, we have again raised the performance bar! The P150s are a great addition to the new Pulsar platform, which has already seen the launch of the 250s and the dual-channel-ABS-fitted N160. Engineering and design excellence combined with an intimate knowledge of the customer have shaped the Pulsar P150, which is sure to delight its vast customer base!”The Pulsar P150 is attractively priced at Rs 1,19,757 (ex-showroom Delhi) and Rs 1,19,565 (ex-showroom Kolkata) for twin-disc variant and Rs 1,16,755 (ex-showroom New Delhi) and Rs 1,16,563 (ex-showroom Kolkata) for single-disc variant. It will be available in 5 colours for both variants – Racing Red, Caribbean Blue, Ebony Black Red, Ebony Black Blue and Ebony Black White. The motorcycle was launched in Kolkata today and will be rolled out all over the country in the coming weeks.BAJAJ PULSAR P150 SPECIFICATIONSDisplacement – 149.68 ccMax Power – 10.66 kW (14.5 PS) @ 8500 rpmMax Torque – 13.5 Nm @ 6000 rpmTransmission – Constant mesh 5 speedFUEL TANK – 14 LTYRES FrontPulsar 150 Twin Disc – 90/90-17Pulsar 150 Single Disc – 80/100-17TYRES RearPulsar 150 Twin Disc – 110/80-17Pulsar 150 Single Disc – 100/90-17SUSPENSION Front – Telescopic (31 mm)SUSPENSION Rear – MonoshockBRAKES Front – 260 mm Disc, Single Channel ABSBRAKES Rear – Pulsar 150 Twin Disc 230 mm DiscBRAKES Rear – Pulsar 150 Single Disc 130 mm DrumWheelbase – 1352 mmSeat Height – 790 mmGround clearance – 165 mmKerb Weight – 140 kgSeat Type – Pulsar 150 Twin Disc – SplitSeat Type – Pulsar 150 Single Disc – Single ContinuousHandlebar Pulsar 150 Twin Disc – Clip-OnHandlebar Pulsar 150 Single Disc – Single TubularConsole Features – Gear indicator, Clock, Distance-to-empty indicatorHeadlamp – Bi-functional LED projector headlamp with LED pilot lampTail Lamp – LED Tail lamp with Glitter patternMobile Charger- USB connectivity More

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      New Matter Electric Motorcycle Debuts – Made In Ahmedabad

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      Matter electric motorcycle bookings to be opened soon; to be manufactured in AhmedabadNew Matter Electric MotorcycleAll new Matter Electric motorcycle has made its global debut today. It features a high energy density 5kWh power pack, aka, matterEnergy 1.0 is AIS 156 compliant. The integrated unit comprises the battery pack, BMS, DriveTrain Unit (DTU), power conversion modules, and other protection systems. The pack uses an Integrated Intelligent Thermal Management System (IITMS).The geared electric motorbike comes with a patented active liquid cooling system. This cools the battery pack and motor, and power electronics. A HyperShift manual Gearbox is in use with the electric motor. The 10.5kW electric motor is paired with proprietary sequential manual transmission. Bookings will soon be open. And will be manufactured in Ahmedabad.MatterCharge, standard and fast chargingMatterCharge, its onboard charger can be used with any 5 Amp plug. Apart from standard charging, one can switch to fast charging with a common connector. The on-board 1kW Intelligent Charger is offered as standard. Battery charging time is pegged at 5 hours. The charging structure features over charge protection.Design aspects comprise a bi-functional LED projector headlamp, split LED tail lamps, body-integrated front turn signals, and an exposed spinner attached to the motor.New Matter Electric MotorcycleConvenience features include storage space with built-in lights and a smartphone charging port. The touch enabled 7-inch Instrument Cluster relies on 4G connectivity and Android software. Customers can glean a plethora of info from the instrument cluster, including speed, gear position, riding mode, navigation, media, call control and other smart features.Seamless integration makes for access to controls. This includes remote lock/unlock, geofencing, live location tracking, and vehicle health monitoring. Customers can get data on ride statistics, charging status, push navigation, and more. Proximity based key fob makes for a passive keyless entry. One can lock/unlock the vehicle by approaching the vehicle.Front and rear disc brake with ABSVehicle functionality has been tested in wide-ranging climatic conditions with an operating ambient temperature of -10 degrees to 55 degrees (C). Front and rear disc brakes with ABS are coupled with large tyres. This is intended for hard and safe braking owing to improved traction and road grip. A dual cradle frame is in use, and improves vehicle stability, riding dynamics, and cornering ability.Founder and Group CEO, Mohal Lalbhai, said – “This is a huge milestone in the journey with Arun, Prasad, Saran, and the 300 innovators at Matter. With many firsts, I am proud to say that this motorbike will be leading us into the future that we all have dreamt about. Our vision has motivated us to challenge the status quo, remain persistent and resilient towards the goal, and walk a difficult path with agility. Today we accelerate India’s journey to electrification as India rides on motorbikes.” More

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      Yamaha Sales Breakup Oct 2022 – FZ, R15, MT15, Fascino, RayZR

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      Yamaha India reports YoY and MoM growth in domestic wholesales for October 2022; Exports fell by 9.37 percentNew Yamaha R15. Image – The Sameer vlogsYamaha Motor India reported domestic wholesales at 61,691 units in October 2022. YoY growth stood at 7.15 percent, up from 57,573 units. Volume gain stood at 4,118 units. MoM sales were up from 56,939 units. Volume gain stood at 4,752 units at 8.35 percent growth.Its highest volume model, FZ accounted for 20,440 units at a third of total domestic wholesales. Volume gain stood at 7k units, up from 13,404 units.MoM sales were fairly stable , down marginally from 20,453 units.Yamaha Sales Breakup Oct 2022RayZR sales fell by 14 percent, down to 11,683 units. Sales fell from 13,601 units at volume loss of 1.9k units. MoM sales were up from 8,143 units at 3.5k units in volume gain. Sales growth stood at 43.47 percent. R15 sales remained stable at 10,541 units, up from 10,246 units. MoM sales were up 10.38 percent, up from 9.5k units. Fascino sales fell to 10.5k units, down from 13.5k units. Volume loss was close to 3k units at 22 percent decline. MoM sales grew marginally up from 10,348 units.MT15 sales were up at 8k units from 6k units. Volume gain was reported at just over 2k units at 33 percent growth. MoM sales fell by less than a percent, down from 8.1k units. FZ25 sales fell to 489 units from 819 units. Volume loss stood at 330 units at 40.29 percent decline. MoM sales were up from 343 units.Yamaha India Sales Oct 2022 vs Oct 2021 (YoY)Exports fell by 9.37 percent, down at 21,956 units. Volume loss stood at 2,269 units, down from 24,225 units. FZ not only dominates domestic wholesales. It is the auto manufacturer’s highest export volume model too. Exports were up marginally at 1.24 percent at 10,735 percent, up from 10,603 units. MoM exports were up 7.21 percent from 10k units. Volume gain stood at 722 units.YD125 exports more than doubled, up at 3,750 units from 1.8k units. MoM YD125 exports were up from 3.3k units. Volume gain stood at 450 units at 13.64 percent growth. RayZR exports less than halved down at 1,759 units from 3,766 units. Volume loss stood at just over 2k units.MoM and YoY exports declineCrux exports fell by 30 percent, down to 1,640 units from 2,326 units. MoM Crux exports fell from 3.4k units. Volume loss stood at 1,768 units. SZ exports units were up at 1,344 units from 1,136 units. Volume gain stood at 208 units. MoM SZ exports were down from 1.9k units.Yamaha India Sales Oct 2022 vs Sep 2022 (MoM)FZ25 numbers halved, down at 1,044 units from 2,068 units. MoM exports fell from 1.3k units. R15 exports were up at 924 units from 640 units. Volume gain stood at 284 units. Saluto sales fell to 600 units from just over 1k units. MT15 numbers were stable at 160 units. MoM exports fell 12.82 percent, down from 25,185 units. Volume loss stood at 3,229 units. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles Oct 2022 – Splendor, Pulsar, Apache, Classic 350

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      When compared to cumulative sales commenced in October 2021, top 10 motorcycles for October 2022 witnessed 2.27% YoY declineImage – Ryt To KnowAfter taking a look at top 10 scooter sales for the month of October 2022, which registered a YoY growth of 4.80%, it is time to take a look at how motorcycles fared. In the month of October 2022, it was Splendor that took the crown with a massive lead as well.Splendor sold 2,61,721 vehicles in its name and is the reigning champ in Indian motorcycle segment for a long time. To put it into context, the second highest-seller, CB Shine from Honda sold less than half of what Splendor did. However, with 2,67,821 vehicles sold a year ago, Splendor witnessed a 2.28% decline in sales YoY.Top 10 Motorcycles October 2022Splendor lost 6,100 units in volume YoY and accounts for 32.41% market share of top 10 motorcycles October 2022. With 1,30,916 units in its name, Honda CB Shine took 2nd spot and registered 15.29% YoY growth as compared to 1,13,554 vehicles sold a year ago. Shine gained 17,362 vehicles in volume YoY and holds a 16.21% market share.Bajaj Pulsar series of motorcycles took 3rd spot. Bajaj is set to launch a new product on November 22nd which is likely to be new Pulsar 150. Meanwhile, Pulsars managed to sell 1,13,870 units cumulatively and accounts for 14.10% market share of this list. Pulsar series saw 31.64% YoY growth and gained 27,370 units in volume YoY, highest in this list.Top 10 Motorcycles October 2022Hero’s 2nd bike to make it to top 10 motorcycles is HF Deluxe with 78,076 bikes sold in its name. With 1,64,311 bikes sold in October 2021, HF saw a 52.48% decline YoY and lost 86,235 bikes in volume. Platina managed to sell 57,842 units. When compared to 84,109 units sold a year ago, Platina lost 31.23% YoY which accounted for 26,267 units of volume loss YoY.TVS’s Apache series is its highest-selling motorcycle range and took 6th place on this list. Apache series of motorcycles sold 40,988 vehicles in October 2022. By doing so, Apache gained 2.99% YoY which accounted for 1,189 vehicles gained in volume over 39,799 vehicles sold a year ago. Making a surprise comeback, we have Honda’s Unicorn 160 which secured 7th place on this list by selling 31,986 units last month. With just 7,077 units sold a year ago, Unicorn’s sales shot up by 351.97% YoY and gained 24,909 units in volume when October 2021 is taken into account.Unicorn 160 Registered Positive GrowthHero MotoCorp has 4 motorcycles on this list. At 8th position, we have Passion which registered 80.94% YoY growth by selling 31,964 bikes last month. When compared to 17,666 bikes sold a year ago, Passion gained 14,298 bikes YoY in volume. In 9th place, we have the evergreen Classic 350 by Royal Enfield.Top 10 MotorcyclesOct-22Oct-21Growth % YoY1. Hero Splendor2,61,7212,67,821-2.282. Honda CB Shine1,30,9161,13,55415.293. Bajaj Pulsar1,13,87086,50031.644. Hero HF Deluxe78,0761,64,311-52.485. Bajaj Platina57,84284,109-31.236. TVS Apache40,98839,7992.997. Honda Unicorn 15031,9867,077351.978. Hero Passion31,96417,66680.949. Royal Enfield Classic 35031,79119,72861.1510. Hero Glamour28,33525,66310.41Total8,07,4898,26,228-2.27Classic 350 managed to find 31,791 admirers last month, up from 19,728 a year ago. It registered 61.15% YoY growth and volume growth stood at 12,063 units. Lastly, we have Hero’s 4th product on this list, Glamour. It took the 10th spot in the top 10 motorcycles list by selling 28,335 units, up from 25,663 units sold a year ago. Growth stood at 10.41%.When compared to 8,26,228 motorcycles sold in October 2021, the top 10 motorcycles for the month of October 2022 sold 8,07,489 motorcycles collectively. Sales dropped 2.27% YoY and volume loss stood at 18,739 motorcycles. More

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      KTM India Sales Oct 2022 – Duke, RC, 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

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      KTM Sales October 2022 showed overall positive growth in domestic market and witnessed growth YoY and decline MoM in exportsKTM 250 DukeIn domestic sales, KTM fares very well and falls in the greens in its backdrop. The 200cc platform that comprises 200 Duke and RC 200 topped the charts. KTM 200 series sold 4,002 vehicles last month. When compared to 4,696 vehicles sold a year ago and 3,970 vehicles sold a month before, 200 series saw a 14.78% YoY decline and 0.81% MoM growth.Volume lost YoY was 694 vehicles and volume gained MoM was 32 vehicles. At 48.03%, 200 series commands almost half of KTM’s domestic sales. KTM 250 series sold 2,187 bikes and registered 88.21% YoY growth and 1.25% MoM growth. Volume gained by 250 series of motorcycles are 1,025 bikes YoY and 27 bikes MoM. 390 series sold 1,250 units and gained 6.75% YoY and lost 17% MoM.KTM Sales October 2022Lastly, KTM’s baby 125 series managed to sell 894 units and registered 821.65% YoY growth as opposed to 97 units sold a year ago and 34.23% MoM growth as opposed to 666 units sold a month ago. KTM’s domestic sales totaled to 8,333 vehicles and gained 16.94% YoY and 0.37% MoM. Volume gain stood at 1,207 vehicles YoY and 31 vehicles MoM.In exports, 390 series motorcycles like RC 390, 390 Duke and 390 Adventure are the rockstars. With 1,308 units shipped, 390 series registered 13.34% YoY growth over 1,154 units shipped a year ago and declined 40.81% MoM over 2,210 units shipped a month before. 390 series account for 49.27% of KTM’s exports.KTM Sales October 2022 – Domestic200 series fell in the red completely along with 250 series. Figures stood at 1,036 and 227 units for 200 and 250 series respectively. YoY, 200 and 250 series registered a 6.07% and 34.77% decline in exports as opposed to figures a year ago. And MoM, KTM 200 and KTM 250 registered a 45.47% and 60.25% decline in exports as opposed to figures a month before.KTM Sales October 2022 – ExportsWith just 2 vehicles shipped last year, 125 series registered 4100% YoY growth by selling 84 bikes. MoM analysis revealed that 125 series lost 91.41% in exports. KTM exports in total, stood at 2,655 units and barely managed to outdo itself from a year ago by registering 1.84% YoY growth and exports dropped by 53.08% MoM.KTM India Cumulative SalesWhen YoY analysis is taken into account, except for KTM 200 series, rest show positive growth including the total. In MoM analysis, KTM’s backdrop is painted in red completely. KTM 200 series sold 5,038 vehicles and sales declined 13.12% YoY and 14.17% MoM and accounted for 45.85% of KTM’s total sales.KTM Sales October 2022 – TotalKTM 390 series sold 2,558 units, 250 series sold 2,414 units and 125 series sold 978 units last month. YoY analysis revealed 390 grew 10.02%, 250 grew 59.87% and 125 grew 887.88% in sales. MoM analysis revealed that 390 declined 31.16%, 250 declined 11.61% and 125 declined 40.51% in sales.KTM’s total sales (Domestic+Exports) stood at 10,988 units in October 2022. When compared to 9,733 units sold in October 2021 and 13,961 units sold in September 2022, KTM’s total sales grew by 12.89% YoY and declined by 21.30% MoM. More

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      First Hero Harley Motorcycle To Launch In 2024 – Royal Enfield Rival ?

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      Expected to be available in showrooms by March 2024, the first Hero-Harley bike will challenge Royal Enfield in 350cc segmentNew Hero-Harley Motorcycle For IndiaHarley-Davidson’s decision to exit Indian market has turned out to be an opportunity for Hero MotoCorp. As per their collaboration, Hero is taking care of sales and service of Harley-Davidson bikes across the country. Hero is also managing network expansion of Harley dealerships.Hero-Harley partnership also entails development of entirely new motorcycles. The first of these new products has now been confirmed by Niranjan Gupta, CFO at Hero MotoCorp. Along with mass-market products, Hero-Harley will also be targeting the premium segment. An entirely new platform is also being developed in collaboration with Harley.First Hero Harley Motorcycle – new 350cc bikeHero-Harley new 350cc bike is currently in advanced stage of development. The new product has to be really good, as it has been almost impossible to dent the cult-like following and popularity of Royal Enfield bikes. Harley nameplate could be an advantageous factor, but it is too early to make predictions about how consumers will react to Hero-Harley 350cc bike.Not many details are available about Hero-Harley 350cc bike at this point of time. It is expected to have a retro profile and Harley’s signature design aesthetics. To ensure it does not get branded as a cheap rip-off of Harley, the new bike will be sold via Harley dealer network. The new 350cc bike will create history, as it will mark Harley’s re-entry into the middleweight motorcycle segment. As may be recalled, Harley had discontinued Street 750 and the Street Rod 750 in 2021.Harley Davidson 353cc Motorcycle – Design PatentJust a few years back, the options available in 350cc segment were largely limited to Royal Enfield bikes. This space has become a lot more competitive with new product launches from Honda, Jawa, Yezdi, Keeway and most recently QJ Motor. It’s another matter that Royal Enfield continues to dominate with market share of more than 80%. In future, OEMs like Triumph and Bajaj are also expected to launch their respective products in 350cc segment.Hero upcoming bikesApart from the new 350cc bike, Hero is also working to expand its own portfolio. Among the most awaited are Xpulse 400 and Xtreme 400S, which were spotted on road tests earlier this year. These new bikes could be equipped with a 421cc motor that generates around 40 bhp of max power.While the faired version will target rivals like TVS Apache RR310 and BMW G310RR, the ADV will lock horns with KTM 390 Adventure, Yezdi Adventure, Royal Enfield Himalayan and BMW G310GS. Launch is expected sometime next year.Hero is also stepping up focus in EV space. Its first electric scooter Vida is available for sale in Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur. More cities will be covered in a phased manner. Hero is also developing an electric motorcycle in collaboration with California (USA)-based Zero Motorcycles. Hero will be investing up to US$60 million in Zero Motorcycles, which will be used for the development of electric motorcycles. Hero has similar collaborations with Ather Energy and Gogoro as well. More

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      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Exhaust Note Revealed

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      After making global debut at EICMA 2022, Royal Enfield Super Meteor has arrived in IndiaRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Debuts At Rider Mania 2022Royal Enfield showcased its middle-weight cruiser at EICMA 2022 in Milan. Called Super Meteor 650, the new RE has now made its debut in India. Showcased at Rider Mania 2022, Super Meteor 650 exudes class and has a solid road presence.Prices for the motorcycle are not yet announced. That said, Royal Enfield has revealed accessories packages for Super Meteor 650 namely Solo Tourer and Grand Tourer. The bike is likely to be launched in early 2023. Super Meteor prices might fall in the ballpark of Rs. 3.0 lakh to 3.5 lakh (ex-sh).Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Exhaust NoteThe new RE SM650 looks just as ravishing as it did in Milan. It is credited with a lot of firsts. For instance, it is the first RE motorcycle to get an LED headlight which consists of 6 LEDs. It is not yet known if all 6 are used for headlights or if some are just parking lights.Turn indicators are still halogen, though. It is the first 650cc bike from Royal Enfield to get a tripper navigation screen. Lastly, it is the first ever RE to get USD front forks. Like Meteor 350, Super Meteor 650 is built around a steel tubular spine frame. That said, the latter looks a lot more substantial in comparison. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video shared by Biker Prakash Choudhary – in which you can also listen to the Super Meteor 650 exhaust note for the first time.[embedded content][embedded content]Front gets 43 mm USD forks with 120 mm travel, which adds a lot of muscle and compliments its round headlight. Rear is taken care of by twin shock absorbers with 101 mm travel and offers preload adjustability as well.Other hardware includes a 320 mm front disc and 300 mm rear disc brake with dual-channel ABS. Both rotors get dual-piston floating-type calipers. Wrapped to its 19” front wheel is a 100/90-R19 and to its 16” rear wheel is a 150/80-16 rubber. These are Ceat Zoom tyres that Interceptor 650 and Continental GT also get.Specs & FeaturesIn terms of design, it looks like a quintessential cruiser and offers a relaxed riding posture to munch miles. Helping with its character is a smooth and torquey 648cc parallel-twin engine that generates 47 bhp and 52.3 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and comes with modern features like oil-cooling, a 4V head and a slipper clutch.Royal Enfield will launch Super Meteor 650 in two variants. Standard Super Meteor 650 and Super Meteor 650 Tourer. When launched, the logical rival it has to face is Kawasaki Vulcan S. Launch will likely happen in early 2023. More

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      New Bajaj Motorcycle Launch 22nd Nov – Is It Pulsar 150cc ?

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      With multiple trademarks filed in recent past, Bajaj has been able to keep the guessing game on about its new bikeModified Pulsar image for illustration purposeLast year, Bajaj had achieved a new milestone when it launched the biggest Pulsar ever, N250 and F250. Apart from being the most powerful Pulsar, the 250 twins also received a new engine and platform, along with other changes. The updates are planned to be introduced with all Pulsar motorcycles, something already evident with N160 that was launched earlier this year in June.It is likely that Bajaj will focus first on upgrading its bestsellers. In that case, there’s a strong possibility of N150 being launched soon. Test mules of N150 have been spotted multiple times in recent months, indicating towards its possible launch. However, going by the number of new trademarks filed by the company, it’s hard to reach a definitive conclusion. Some of the new trademarks filed by Bajaj include Twinner, Pulsar Elan, Pulsar Eleganz and Darkstar.Bajaj-KTM upcoming bikeIn future, Bajaj will be launching multiple new bikes via its partnership with KTM and Triumph. One of the most awaited is a premium electric motorcycle being developed in collaboration with KTM. EVs will start to dominate the automobile sector around 2030-35, which presents significant opportunities for OEMs. Even now, EVs are registering strong growth month after month.As Bajaj-KTM electric motorcycle is being developed from scratch, it will take a couple of years to reach production stage. Bajaj is also expected to launch affordable electric bikes in the future. A dedicated facility for EVs is already operational, where Chetak is currently being manufactured. Upcoming KTM and Husqvarna electric bikes will also be manufactured at this facility. Some EV-like trademark names filed by Bajaj include Dynamo, Tecnica and Technik.New Bajaj Technik, Tecnica – Names of upcoming Electric Scooters based on Chetak?Bajaj-Triumph bikeBajaj-Triumph partnership will spawn new single-cylinder motorcycles in the range of 250cc and 350-450cc. One of these, a roadster, was spotted earlier this year. The roadster could be equipped with a 350cc motor, in which case, it will primarily rival Royal Enfield Meteor 350. A scrambler version is expected to be launched at a later date, which will rival Hunter 350 and Yezdi Scrambler.Triumph’s entry-level roadster has a magnetic profile and has potential to emerge as a strong rival to Royal Enfield bikes. Some key features include all-LED lights, USD front forks, sculpted fuel tank with chrome filler cap, alloy wheels and upswept exhaust. Design inspiration appears to be a mix of Bonneville range and Trident 660.Triumph’s new sub-500cc motorcycle will have to be launched at a competitive price point if it is to challenge market leader Royal Enfield. In case of Bajaj, the company has purchased rights to Vincent Motorcycles. This brand could be used to launch new motorcycles rivalling Royal Enfield.Bajaj can also launch Twinner in future, which could be a twin-cylinder motorcycle. It could come via Bajaj-Triumph collaboration or through KTM. A 490cc parallel-twin motor will be powering KTM’s new 490cc range that will have 490 Adventure, 490 Duke, RC490, and 490 Supermoto/Enduro. The 490cc motor is being developed jointly by Bajaj and KTM. It is possible that Bajaj could use this platform to launch its Pulsar 500cc Twinner bike. More