After listening to the senior technician's illogical reply, my father asked the salesperson for a refund.

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Even though we follow a pre-delivery inspection perfectly, there might be incidents that occur the next day, such as a loose cable connection or something that was forgotten to patch up at the last moment. This could lead to unexpected issues like being stranded on the road, which could be as simple as a fuel issue.

I had an interesting issue when I took delivery of Dominar UG. The interesting part is not the issue itself but the explanation given by the SA.

While taking delivery, there were a lot of emotions and happiness at that moment, and we took delivery with a happy mind.

However, when I was taking delivery, the salesperson told me not to fill the tank completely. Instead, they asked me to fill only half a tank or for Rs 300 for the first three days, and then I could do a full tank refill. This was something new for me. I have taken and attended several new bike deliveries, but none of them told me about this. It could be a precautionary measure to avoid any potential fuel leaks that could cause a fire or something similar. But in the first place, such issues should not be present, and that's what quality control is for. These people work to ensure that I get a perfect vehicle.

I agreed to the salesperson's advice, turned on my vehicle, and everything seemed perfect. I was so thrilled about the new bike that I handled it like a baby, not even giving too much acceleration. After waving goodbye to my parents, I planned to take a short ride around the city. However, my joy ride soon turned into a nightmare. Within just 20 minutes of riding in the city, my bike shut off instantly, displaying the error message "High coolant temperature."

My heart sank as I checked the coolant level and found everything to be fine. However, I am currently unable to start the engine again to check if the radiator is working or not. I thought I heard the radiator sound while riding. I captured an error message and sent it to the salesperson immediately. To my surprise, the salesperson started yelling at me, saying that they had told me not to fill the tank and questioning why the tank was full.

What on earth is going on here? I'm supposed to be the one calling the shots, yet the tables have turned and now I'm being bombarded with questions left and right. I calmly explained that I only put 500 rupees worth of fuel in the tank, which showed a half tank on the odometer. I didn't bother filling it up completely, though. I requested that they send a tow service to pick up my bike, since I'm currently in Mylapore and the bike was originally delivered to me from the Adyar Bajaj branch. The guy on the phone said he'd get back to me in five minutes, so I decided to kill time by trying to start the motorcycle. And wouldn't you know it, it fired up just fine!

I immediately drove towards the showroom. One mistake I made was accepting the delivery of my bike at 6 o'clock, even though it was planned for 5. We were there at 4:30, but it still took them a solid 2 hours to give us the bike. Lesson learned - I should never accept deliveries in the evening. Now it's already 6:30, the showroom is about to close, and I'm stuck in the middle of the road with a non-working bike.

The bike turned off again with the same error message, but this time I heard the radiator running. I could hear the sound, so I wondered what might be the issue. After a 5-minute break for cooling, I turned the bike on again and reached the Adyar showroom, but it was closed. The salesperson was about to leave for the day and told me that there might be a small issue. However, the service center was closed, and he was not aware of the technical issues. So, he asked me to come back tomorrow.

I told him to keep the bike, as I didn't want to keep a bike that was having trouble and spoke in an angry tone. I told him to keep the bike, and that I didn't want anything. Actually, I had no idea what to do, but I was just angry about the way he had questioned me. Then he plead me to keep the bike and come tomorrow, as his senior technician who was specially trained in Mumbai to service Dominar would be available.

I was not happy at all with this, but the interesting part was coming tomorrow. The day went by, and I couldn't sleep that night. I was googling about the issue and checking every directory of Team-BHP, yet there was no answer.

The next day, I went back to the showroom with my dad and one of my friends who already owned a Dominar. The senior technician came, took my vehicle inside, and then came back. Guess what? He only cleared the error codes and nothing else and told me that the issue was resolved, and there was no issue.

I was like, "Do a test ride! What was the issue?"

Here's the wonderful explanation given by the senior technician: 'You were riding the bike in the city, right? So, there might have been vehicles closely surrounding you in heavy traffic, and as a result, the engine heat might not have dissipated, causing it to overheat and turn off. If you take the bike for a long ride on the highway or take it out on ECR, this issue should not occur.

My dad said, 'So, this vehicle should not be used within the city? Is it only meant for highways?

Senior technician: Yes, sir.

Then my dad turned to the sales rep and told him, 'Wonderful, we need a refund."

Even the salesperson couldn't hide his laughter when the technician gave that reason. Meanwhile, while we were discussing, the engine was turned on for testing, and it automatically turned off again with the message 'High coolant temperature.' We asked him how this happened now, and my friend started to shout at them, showed him his Dominar, and said, 'Do you all think we are such fools?' Then, the salesperson told us to leave the bike for a full detailed analysis and said they would call me back.

My dad is still sticking with the refund, I told them that I need the bike by EOD.

We left the bike at the Bajaj service center in Adyar and went home. I received a call at 3 PM, stating that the issue had been resolved, and they had identified the problem. I asked them about the issue, but they asked me to come directly.

We went there at 4 PM with my dad and asked about the issue. The technician did not even come out this time; he was working on a different bike and did not make eye contact with me at all. The sales rep came from the showroom, gave us the bike, and told us that the issue was due to a broken radiator fan.

How did it happen?

After all the testing on the bike, before delivery, they sent the bike for a water wash inside the service center. A guy who was not aware of what is a radiator used a high-pressure water pump to hose down the bike directly onto the radiator. This powerful force of water broke the radiator fan and caused the issue. (Something new I learned and couldn't find this reason online for the past 2 days).

Then the sales rep told us that they didn't have the stock of the radiator fan currently. However, for us, they had taken the fan from a motorcycle that was in the showroom and installed it.

"I asked, 'What? Fine, at least they didn't take it from another guy's motorcycle.' Then I asked what if they were going to sell that bike to someone in the future with the same issue. The sales rep replied that they had already placed an order for a new fan, and once they got it, they would install the new one on that bike.

Phew, finally! But hey, I wanted to test it myself. I couldn't believe them right now. So I took my bike, filled it with BP Speed fuel, and rode the entire evening trying to make the engine overheat as much as possible.

I rode through city traffic, then took the ECR route, reached Mamallapuram, went back to Kovalam, again to Mamallapuram, and back to Kovalam. I did a test ride until 9 PM, and the bike was amazing. All the problems and bitter feelings disappeared after its performance.

I went back home and finally settled down with a good feeling about the bike. I laughed so hard about the reason the senior technician gave.

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Bajaj currently offers upside-down forks on the NS 160 and NS 200 sold in the Brazilian market.

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 and NS 200 are set to receive a significant update soon. As per the teaser released by the company, both bikes will get upside-down fork suspension and dual-channel ABS.

Bajaj offers upside-down forks on the NS 160 and NS 200 sold in the Brazilian market. The NS 160 gets 31 mm USD forks, while the NS 200 gets a 33 mm set.

The Pulsar NS 160 is powered by a 160.3cc single-cylinder engine that puts out 17 BHP and 14.6 Nm, paired with a 5-speed transmission, while the NS 200 uses the same 199.5cc unit from the KTM Duke 200. It packs 24 BHP and 19 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

Apart from the upgraded suspension and ABS, Bajaj might also introduce new colour options for the NS 160 and NS 200. We can also expect a slight bump in prices.

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.