The Pulsar N250 gets a price hike of Rs 1,299, while the price of the Dominar 400 has been increased by Rs 1,152.

Bajaj Auto has announced a price hike across select models. The Dominar 250 has received the largest price hike of Rs 6,400.

The price of the Dominar 400 has been increased by Rs 1,152. The bike now costs Rs. 2.23 lakh.

Prices of the Pulsar range of bikes have also been increased. The Pulsar N250 gets a price hike of Rs 1,299, while the prices of the Pulsar NS200 and RS200 have gone up by Rs 999 and Rs 1,088, respectively. Prices of the Pulsar 125, 150, NS125 and NS160 have also been increased.

Prices of the Avenger 220 and Avenger 160 have gone up by Rs 563 and Rs 365, respectively. Prices of the Platina 100, Platina 110 and CT100X have gone up by up to Rs 1,978.

The single-channel ABS variant of the Pulsar 250 will continue to sell alongside the all-black dual-channel ABS variants.

Bajaj Auto has launched all-black variants of the Pulsar N250 and F250 priced at Rs 1,49,978 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Both the Pulsar N250 and F250 are available in an all-black colour scheme with a combination of gloss and matte high sparkle paints with silver and red accents. The bikes get satin black side covers and Glossy Brooklyn Black tank and seat cowl, while blacked-out alloys, exhaust and engine casing complete the look.

The Pulsar N250 and F250 is powered by a 249.07cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 24 BHP @ 8,750 rpm and 21.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.

Both bikes come equipped with a 300 mm disc at the front and a 230 mm disc brake at the rear. The all-black variants also get dual-channel ABS. The single-channel ABS variant of the Pulsar 250 will continue to sell in the existing colours: Racing Red, Caribbean Blue and Techno Grey.

The 2022 Pulsar N160 is based on the new Pulsar platform.

Bajaj has launched the new Pulsar N160 priced at Rs. 1,27,853 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The 2022 Pulsar N160 is based on the new Pulsar platform, which was introduced with the launch of the Pulsar 250 last year.

The bike features an aggressive design with a step seat and an underbelly exhaust. It comes with an LED projector headlamp, a semi-digital instrument cluster and a USB mobile charger.

Powering the Pulsar N160 is a 165cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 16 BHP and 14.65 Nm. The bike rides on telescopic fork front suspension and a monoshock at the rear, while the braking setup comprises a 300 mm front disc and a 230 mm disc brake at the rear. It also comes with dual-channel ABS.

Bajaj has invested Rs 300 crore in the new EV manufacturing facility.

Bajaj Auto has opened a new EV manufacturing unit, Chetak Technologies Limited, at its Akurdi plant, near Pune. It is situated in what used to be the assembly shop of the original Chetak scooter.

Bajaj has invested Rs 300 crore in the new unit. It houses R&D, Purchase, Engineering and Manufacturing departments. The factory has a capacity to produce 800 EVs per day or 2.5 lakh units per annum.

According to Bajaj, the new facility will focus only on electric vehicles. The company is said to have achieved 90% localization and has 55 vendors within 25 km of the factory.

The all-new Pulsar 250 range was launched in October last year with prices starting at Rs. 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom).

Bajaj Auto has sold 10,000 units of the new Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250 in less than 6 months since their launch.

The all-new Pulsar 250 range was launched in October last year with prices starting at Rs. 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom).

The new Pulsar 250 range is based on a tubular frame and features telescopic fork suspension at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. Both bikes get disc brakes in the front and rear as well as single-channel ABS.

The Pulsar N250 and F250 use the same 249cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that makes 24 BHP @ 8,750 rpm and 21.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox accompanied by a slip and assist clutch.

The next-gen Bajaj Pulsar 125 could be launched in the Indian market later this year.

The next-generation Bajaj Pulsar 125 has been spotted testing in Chakan, near Pune.

While there is no clear indication of this being a 125cc bike, its overall dimensions and the size of the engine block suggest that it could be the entry-level Pulsar. Moreover, the it appears to be powered by an air-cooled engine and has the chain cover similar to the current-gen Pulsar 125.

The spy image suggest that the new Pulsar 125 could get a bikini-style fairing that houses a single projector headlamp. It also has a chin fairing and a flat seat.

The test bike is equipped with conventional telescopic fork suspension and alloy wheels. It has a single disc brake at the front.

Reports suggest that the next-gen Bajaj Pulsar 125 could be launched in the Indian market later this year.

Source: Autocar India

I paid the biker's hospital bills & he also apologised for his mistake. However, 2 weeks later, he filed a police case against me for causing an accident!

BHPian kiranton recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Was cruising at around 85-90km/hr on NH 47 near Thrissur when a biker merged onto the highway and crashed into my car (BMW 320d). He was a young guy, 19-20 years old on his new Dominar, hardly a month old. I took him to a nearby hospital and was soon joined by his friends and locals at the hospital. Those who saw the incident admitted it was the biker's fault. I paid for all the hospital bills/procedures/consultations. The biker apologised for his mistake and his mother also thanked me for paying the hospital bills.

2 weeks later, I got a call from the local police station (2 hours away from my house) that there is a guy who filed a complaint against me for causing an accident. I told them that I have the dashcam footage and can share it with them. He asked me to meet the SI the next day with my footage and also called the biker. The biker didn't turn up. Police told me not to worry as my dashcam footage clearly showed the incident and I left.

2 weeks later, I got a call from the same police station saying the biker now has some new evidence against me. I went again and the biker was there this time around. He showed a 2-second clip of the accident (from the CCTV footage from a nearby bakery) from a side profile where you can't make out who's at fault. I showed my clip and the SI immediately asked the other guy why he wants to file a case against me as my footage clearly shows who's at fault and dismissed the case.

I should have made a GD entry in the police station that same day itself. Someone must have instigated the young guy to file a case against me to get some more money.

Here's what BHPian tharian had to say about the matter:

This section of Airport road is so badly designed, it is a place for an accident waiting to happen. There were plenty of bad accidents that had happened at this section.

Riders/drivers on the service road think it is their right of way to cut across and join the main road, since the service road continues to join the ring road at the Hebbal intersection. Most of the traffic merges onto the main Airport road at this point to go over the Hebbal flyover. On the other hand, vehicles coming down from the Airport road, come at good speed until this point and have to brake hard to avoid accidents because of vehicles merging onto the main road without bothering to check for traffic (which is a trait of Indian roads anyway).

Like many others said, honk honk honk when in midst of two/three-wheelers. It may annoy people inside the car as well as outside, but you can avoid situations like these.

Heck, I even honk a couple of times when approaching a two-wheeler on a straight/un-divided road.

Here's what BHPian SR-71 had to say about the matter:

Don't be surprised if that someone were the cops themselves. A few years ago, when my friends and I were returning from a trip to Masinagudi, a drunk biker hit my friend's stationary car head-on. This was in Malavalli police limits. While the biker apologized and my friend left the spot, he was surprised to be chased down by a patrol vehicle 10 minutes later on the town outskirts. They were threatened and dragged to the police station for hit and run! His was a TN registered vehicle and the dashcam footage was seized.

Unfortunately for the cops and fortunately for my friend, the trip had 3 lawyers who were in my car. We were behind them by 30 minutes and the belligerent cops changed their tone once they realized they have bitten more than they can chew. The SI left the station apparently for a cup of tea and a couple of minutes later a constable requested my friends to leave.

Here's what BHPian NiInJa had to say about the matter:

Good that nothing serious happened and the case got closed.

But in my opinion, looking at the dashcam footage, cruising at 85-90kmph at that crowded junction having a signal doesn't sound right. At least in Maharashtra, the speed limit on NH around the town area is 50 kmph. If I was in such a situation I would have reduced my speed, especially if I was on the left lane, and would have used my car's horn. Not saying you were wrong, but just some desi things that we have to do on roads.

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"Integrity and character matter. Without them, no amount of ability can get you anywhere" - Rahul Bajaj.

The first authorized biography of late industrialist Rahul Bajaj has hit the stands.

"Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life", is written by business historian Gita Piramal and is published by Penguin Random House.

The book delves into Bajaj's family, business and public lives. From his mother's incarceration during India's freedom struggle to the socio-economic change brought about by the 'Hamara Bajaj' scooters.

Bajaj Auto was established in 1945. The iconic Chetak was launched in 1972 that transformed the lives of the Indian middle-class. It was manufactured at the brand's famous Akurdi factory near Pune.

The book also details the period of the late 1960s and 70s when the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act was introduced, effectively muzzling Indian manufacturing.

Rahul Bajaj was elected to the Rajya Sabha and was awarded the 'Padma Bhushan' in 2001. He passed away on February 12, 2022, at the age of 83.

Under his leadership, Bajaj launched popular models like the Chetak and Priya.

Rahul Bajaj, Chairman Emeritus, Bajaj Auto, has passed away. Mr Bajaj was suffering from pneumonia and had a heart problem. He was 83.

Rahul Bajaj was the father of the Bajaj Group and set up Bajaj Auto in the 1940s. Under his leadership, Bajaj launched popular models like the Chetak and Priya. By the 1980s, the brand had grown into one of the largest 2-wheeler makers in the world.

In 2005, Rahul Bajaj handed over the reins of the company to his son Rajiv Bajaj. He was also a member of the Rajya Sabha between 2006 and 2010.

Bajaj was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001.

A possible future twin-cylinder model from Bajaj could be called the Twinner.

Bajaj Auto has filed a trademark for the 'Twinner' name tag, which has led to speculations that it could be used for a possible future twin-cylinder model.

It is said that Bajaj could either be plotting a new model or an update for the Dominar 400. If the latter is true, then the bike could get an upgraded engine.

It has also been speculated that Bajaj could be working on a Scrambler or neo-retro styled bike, possibly based on the KTM 490's platform.

It's quite common for automakers to trademark names well in advance. However, we can never be certain about the name being used on a future product.