The Chetak Premium now comes equipped with a colour LCD instrument console.

Bajaj Auto has announced the launch of the 2023 edition of the Chetak. The electric scooter gets a few updates and new colour options.

As far as the updates are concerned, the Premium variant now comes equipped with a colour LCD instrument console. It also gets three new colour options: Matte Coarse Grey, Matte Caribbean Blue and Satin Black.

The Chetak carries forward its classic scooter design with a metal body. It has a two-tone seat, body-coloured mirrors, a satin black grab rail and a matching pillion footrest. The headlamp casing, turn indicators and central trim elements are now finished in Charcoal Black.

The Bajaj Chetak uses a 3 kWh battery pack that powers a 3.8 kW electric motor. The e-scooter has a top speed of 60 km/h and can cover 107 km on a single charge. The battery can be recharged using a conventional charger in 4 hours.

2023 Bajaj Chetak prices (ex-showroom, Bangalore):

• Chetak - Rs 1,21,933
• Chetak Premium – Rs 1,51,910

Bookings for the 2023 Chetak are now open and deliveries will commence in April.

The Miracle GR is designed for short-distance commutes and can travel at a maximum speed of 25 km/h.

Bajaj Auto and Yulu have launched two new electric scooters, the Miracle GR and Dex GR, in India.

The new range of e-scooters are manufactured by Bajaj Auto for Chetak Technology Ltd, which is a subsidiary of the Pune-based 2-wheeler maker. The products are based on a purpose-built platform designed for Indian consumers, climate and road conditions and use Yulu’s AI-led technology stack.

The Miracle GR is designed for short-distance commutes and can travel at a maximum speed of 25 km/h. On the other hand, the Dex GR is built for last-mile deliveries. It comes equipped with a luggage carrier at the back.

Yulu’s fleet operates on swappable batteries and is powered by Yuma Energy. There are currently around 100 Yuma stations across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, which the company plans to scale to 500 by 2024. The company aims to put 1,00,000 vehicles on the road across major cities in India and is targeting more than 10x growth in revenues by the end of the year.

The Pulsar 220F was discontinued last year, following the launch of the next-gen Pulsar range: N250 and F250.

Bajaj Auto has started accepting bookings for the 2023 Pulsar 220F, as it gears up to re-launch the popular bike in the Indian market. It will be priced at Rs 1,39,686 (ex-showroom).

The Pulsar 220F will retain its semi-faired look with little to no modifications. It features a projector headlamp, a semi-digital instrument console, a split seat, alloy wheels and an upswept exhaust.

The 220F will be powered by the same 220cc BS6-compliant engine as before. It develops 20.6 BHP @ 8,500 rpm and 18.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. While no major changes are expected to be made to the bike, Bajaj will need to add OBD2 for onboard diagnostics.

The Pulsar 220F was discontinued last year, following the launch of the next-gen Pulsar range: N250 and F250.

The Bajaj Pulsar 220F could be priced at around Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom).

According to a media report, Bajaj Auto has restarted the production of the Pulsar 220F and plans to relaunch it in the Indian market soon.

The Pulsar 220F was discontinued last year, following the launch of the next-gen Pulsar range: N250 and F250. There was decent demand for the bike at the time and therefore Bajaj chose to gradually phase out the model.

The 220F will be powered by the same 220cc BS6-compliant engine as before. It develops 20.6 BHP @ 8,500 rpm and 18.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. While no major changes are expected to be made to the bike, Bajaj will need to add OBD2 for onboard diagnostics.

Rumours also suggest that the relaunched Pulsar 220F could be priced at around Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom).

Source: Autocar India

The 2023 Chetak electric scooter is likely to come with a 2.884 kWh battery offering a range of 108 km.

The Bajaj Chetak is likely to receive a few updates later this year. One of the most welcome upgrades would be a range boost.

According to a Type Approval certificate, The 2023 Chetak (codenamed: 2423) is expected to be offered in 'Premium' trim with a 2.884 kWh battery offering an AIS-certified range of 108 km on a single charge. That’s 18 km more than the outgoing version.

The electric motor powering the Chetak has a maximum output of 4.2 kW and can provide 4.0 kW of continuous power. The scooter's gross weight is 283 kg, while the battery alone weighs 24.5 kg.

Besides improved range, Bajaj might also offer additional features on the upcoming Chetak, with stuff like soft-touch backlit switchgear, LED lighting and keyless functionality being retained.

Source: Rushlane

KTM will launch the electric scooter in Europe in the first quarter of next year.

Stefan Pierer, CEO of KTM, has confirmed that the Bajaj Chetak will be introduced in the European market in 2024. He was addressing an event marking KTM’s 1 million unit production milestone in India.

Pierer believes that the second-generation electric Chetak would be a great commuter product for a market like Europe, and if all goes to plan, KTM will launch the electric scooter in Europe in the first quarter of next year. 

The brand ‘Chetak’, which has become a household name in India, was resurrected in 2020 in the form of a new electric scooter. Its neo-retro look blends modern design and technology with classic proportions.

The Chetak e-scooter is powered by a 4.1 kW electric motor and a lithium-ion battery offering a maximum range of 95 km on a single charge. Bajaj claims that the battery can be re-charged in 5 hours.

The bikes are more than just rebranded versions of the Pulsar NS200 and NS160 sold in India.

Bajaj Auto has launched the Pulsar NS200 and NS160 in Brazil. The bikes have been rebranded as the Dominar 200 and Dominar 160 for the South American market.

The Dominar 200 and Dominar 160 are powered by the same engines as their 'NS' counterparts in India. The Dominar 200 uses a 199cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 23.5 BHP and 18.3 Nm, while the latter gets a 160cc unit that puts out 15.5 BHP and 14.6 Nm.

So, you might think it’s a pure badge engineering exercise. However, the differences between the Indian and Brazilian bikes are more than skin-deep. Both models get upside-down fork suspension at the front instead of conventional telescopic units.

That being said, the Dominar 200 and Dominar 160 retain the mono-shock rear suspension and disc brakes at both ends supported by ABS.

It is the first entry-level commuter bike to be offered with single-channel ABS.

Bajaj Auto has announced the launch of the Platina 110 ABS at a price of Rs 72,224 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Platina 110 ABS is the first bike in the 100-115cc commuter motorcycle segment to be offered with single-channel ABS. It also gets a digital speedometer with ABS indicator, gear indicator and gear guidance features.

An internal study conducted by Bajaj shows that at least 91% of commuter motorcycle riders face at least one panic braking scenario in a month. The new safety feature ensures better control and stability in emergency braking situations. It is also said to provide more precise braking and shorter braking distance.

The Platina 110 ABS is powered by a 115.45cc single-cylinder engine that develops 8.44 BHP and 9.81 Nm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

The bike comes equipped with telescopic fork suspension at the front and has conventional dual shock absorbers at the rear. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with a disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear.

The Platina 110 ABS is available in three colour options: Ebony Black, Cocktail Wine Red and Saffire Blue.

The Pulsar 125 comes with carbon fibre graphics and is available in two variants: single-seat and split-seat.

Bajaj Auto has introduced a new variant of the Pulsar 125 called the 'Carbon Fibre' edition. The single-seat version costs Rs 89,254, while the split-seat version is priced at Rs 91,642 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre edition gets carbon fibre graphics on the headlamp cowl, fuel tank, tail section, front fender and on the belly pan. The bike is available in two colour options – Blue and Red.

The Pulsar 125 Carbon Fiber Edition is powered by the same 124.4cc, single-cylinder engine as the standard model. It produces 11.64 BHP @ 8,500 rpm and 10.80 Nm @ 6,500 rpm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.

The Pulsar 125 comes equipped with conventional telescopic fork suspension at the front and dual shock absorbers at the rear. The bike rides on 6-spoke alloy wheels, while brake the setup consists of a 240 mm front disc and a drum brake at the rear.

Could the upcoming Bajaj adventure bike be called Darkstar?

Bajaj Auto has filed a trademark application for the ‘Darkstar’ name.

According to the trademark filing, the Darkstar name could be used on a future bike, scooter or 3-wheeler. It could also be used on an internal combustion engine or electric powertrain in the future.

Some reports suggest that the upcoming Bajaj adventure bike could be called Darkstar. However, these are mere speculations.

Darkstar is one of several names patented by the company in the recent past. Bajaj has also patented the Dynamo, Blade, Twinner, Pulse Elan and Pulsar Eleganz nametags. The company has also trademarked the 'Vincent' name in the UK.