Bajaj Auto @ Auto Expo 2014

amit_purohit20 · 16th February 2014, 22:55

Dream of that day when we would get a KTM/Bajaj model of Adventure tourer with a 390 engine. Soft suspensions, good tyres and facility to carry luggage and a good pillion seat is what is all needed.

Dream... and I dream all this below or near 2lakh figure which I perceive is not impossible to achieve for Bajaj.

Su-47 · 17th February 2014, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Su-47

Was fliipping through channels when I saw Rahul Bajaj

Meant to say Rajiv and not Rahul Bajaj.

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Originally Posted by amit_purohit20

Dream of that day when we would get a KTM/Bajaj model of Adventure tourer with a 390 engine. Soft suspensions, good tyres and facility to carry luggage and a good pillion seat is what is all needed.

Though I'm not a tourer guy, can imagine the craving from someone who is.

Ironhide · 19th February 2014, 15:32

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Originally Posted by amit_purohit20

Dream of that day when we would get a KTM/Bajaj model of Adventure tourer with a 390 engine. Soft suspensions, good tyres and facility to carry luggage and a good pillion seat is what is all needed.

Dream... and I dream all this below or near 2lakh figure which I perceive is not impossible to achieve for Bajaj.

... add to that

A decent touring posture (non tiring, closer to upright than crouching),
An effective fairing to slice through the wind,
A well integrated windscreen to deflect windblast away from the rider ,
Decent mid range torque starting lower down the RPM and staying flat through most of the trajectory, and,
Large enough tank + good fuel economy to do away with frequent fuelling stops.

Now that would be a GREAT tourer

Cheers !

Desmosedici · 19th February 2014, 17:15

After making good products, Bajaj should also concentrate on converting prospective buyer queries into sale. I went to Bajaj Showrooms twice in the last one month and the experience is nothing to talk home about. No test rides, test rides inside a complex citing RTO reasons is so lame. You build a powerfull bike, price it at a lakh rupees and expecting the customer to buy it blindly is just insane.

Superior power, better handling and grip, better suspension with monoshocks. How will i as a customer experience this before buying a bike. Well, wait for a friend to buy the bike and then test ride it i guess.

Even i have been contemplating buying the 200NS and after seeing the new bikes, i was thinking of waiting however this kind of attitude doesnt just cut it.

If Bajaj is reading this, please make some effort to educate your dealers.

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16th February 2014, 22:55	#31
amit_purohit20 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 676 Thanked: 902 Times	Re: Bajaj Auto @ Auto Expo 2014 Dream of that day when we would get a KTM/Bajaj model of Adventure tourer with a 390 engine. Soft suspensions, good tyres and facility to carry luggage and a good pillion seat is what is all needed. Dream... and I dream all this below or near 2lakh figure which I perceive is not impossible to achieve for Bajaj. Last edited by amit_purohit20 : 16th February 2014 at 22:56. Reason: Additional points
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19th February 2014, 17:15	#34
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Re: Bajaj Auto @ Auto Expo 2014 After making good products, Bajaj should also concentrate on converting prospective buyer queries into sale. I went to Bajaj Showrooms twice in the last one month and the experience is nothing to talk home about. No test rides, test rides inside a complex citing RTO reasons is so lame. You build a powerfull bike, price it at a lakh rupees and expecting the customer to buy it blindly is just insane. Superior power, better handling and grip, better suspension with monoshocks. How will i as a customer experience this before buying a bike. Well, wait for a friend to buy the bike and then test ride it i guess. Even i have been contemplating buying the 200NS and after seeing the new bikes, i was thinking of waiting however this kind of attitude doesnt just cut it. If Bajaj is reading this, please make some effort to educate your dealers. Mods: If you find this OT, please feel free to delete.
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