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Bajaj Auto
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Bajaj Auto Limited

Type
Public
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Pune, India
Key people
Rahul Bajaj (Chairman), Rajiv Bajaj (Managing Director)
Revenue
▲ Rs. 81.063 billion (2005) or USD 1.32 billion
Net income
▲ Rs. 11.016 billion
Employees
10,250 (2006-07)
Website
www.bajajauto.com
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer. It is India's largest and the world's 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker[citation needed]. It is based in Pune, Maharashtra, with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (Pune),Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal. Bajaj Auto makes and exports motorscooters, motorcycles and the auto rickshaw.
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946.[1]
Over the last decade, the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer. Its product range encompasses scooterettes, scooters and motorcycles. Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment.
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$1.5 billion.[2]
Bajaj Auto came into existence on November 29, 1945 as M/s Bachraj Trading Corporation Private Limited. It started off by selling imported two- and three-wheelers in India. In 1959, it obtained license from the Government of India to manufacture two- and three-wheelers and it went public in 1960. In 1970, it rolled out its 100,000th vehicle. In 1977, it managed to produce and sell 100,000 vehicles in a single financial year. In 1985, it started producing at Waluj in Aurangabad. In 1986, it managed to produce and sell 500,000 vehicles in a single financial year. In 1995, it rolled out its ten millionth vehicle and produced and sold 1 million vehicles in a year.
According to the authors of Globality: Competing with Everyone from Everywhere for Everything, Bajaj has grown operations in 50 countries by creating a line of value-for-money bikes targeted to the different preferences of entry-level buyers.[3]
Contents
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1 Timeline of new releases
2 Spinoffs and acquisitions
3 Products
3.1 Scooters
3.2 Cars
3.3 Motorcycles
3.4 Upcoming Models
3.5 Discontinued Models
4 Low cost cars
5 References
6 External links
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[edit] Timeline of new releases
1960-1970 - Vespa 150 - Under the licence of Piaggio of Italy
1971 - three-wheeler goods carrier
1972 - Bajaj Chetak
1976 - Bajaj Super
1977 - Rear engine Autorickshaw
1981 - Bajaj M-50
1986 - Bajaj M-80, Kawasaki Bajaj KB100
1990 - Bajaj Sunny
1991 - Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion
1994 - Bajaj Classic
1995 - Bajaj Super Excel
1997 - Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer, Rear Engine Diesel Autorickshaw
1998 - Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber, Bajaj Legend, India's first four-stroke scooter, Bajaj Spirit
2000 - Bajaj Saffire
2001 - Eliminator, Bajaj Pulsar
2003 - Caliber115, Bajaj Wind 125, Bajaj Pulsar
2004 - Bajaj CT 100, New Bajaj Chetak 4-stroke with Wonder Gear, Bajaj Discover DTS-i
2005 - Bajaj Wave, Bajaj Avenger, Bajaj Discover
2006 - Bajaj Platina
2007 - Bajaj Pulsar-200 (Oil Cooled), Bajaj Kristal, Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi (Fuel Injection) , XCD 125 DTS-Si
2008 - Bajaj Discover 135 DTS-i - sport (Upgrade of existing 135 model)
2009 - (January) Bajaj XCD 135 cc launched.
[edit] Spinoffs and acquisitions
The demerger of Bajaj Auto Ltd into three separate corporate entities—Bajaj Finserv Ltd (BFL), Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL), and Bajaj Holdings and Investment Ltd (BHIL)—was completed with the shares listing on May 26, 2008.[4]
In November 2007, Bajaj Auto acquired 14.5% stake in KTM Power Sports AG (holding company of KTM Sportmotocycles AG). The two companies have signed a cooperation deal, by which KTM will provide the know-how for joint development of the water-cooled four-stroke 125 and 250 cc engines, and Bajaj will take over the distribution of KTM products in India and some other Southeast Asian nations.[5] Bajaj said it is open to taking a majority stake in KTM and is also looking at other takeover opportunities. On the 8th of January 2008, Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj confirmed the collaboration and announced his intention to gradually increase Bajaj's stake in KTM to 25%.[6]
[edit] Products
Some of the models that Bajaj makes (or has made including prototypes) are:
[edit] Scooters
Bajaj Kristal DTSi
[edit] Cars
Bajaj Lite concept
Bajaj ULC (ultra-low cost)- the Tata Nano competitor. [7]
[edit] Motorcycles
Bajaj Platina 100cc
Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si
Bajaj Discover 135 DTS-i
Bajaj XCD 125 DTS-Si
Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si
Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi
Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTSi
Bajaj Pulsar 200 DTSi
Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi
Bajaj Avenger 200 DTS-i
[edit] Upcoming Models
Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Discover 150
Bajaj XCD 125 sprint
[edit] Discontinued Models
Bajaj Sunny
Bajaj Chetak
Bajaj Cub
Bajaj Super
Bajaj Saffire
Bajaj Wave
Bajaj Legend
Bajaj Bravo
Kawasaki Eliminator EL-175
Bajaj Kawasaki Wind 125
Bajaj Kawasaki 4s Champion
Bajaj Kawasaki KB 100 RTZ
Bajaj Boxer
Bajaj Caliber
Bajaj Wind
Bajaj CT 100
Bajaj Discover 110cc
Bajaj Discover DTS-i 125cc
Bajaj Pulsar 200 DTSi
[edit] Low cost cars
Bajaj Auto says its $2,500 car, which it is building with Renault and Nissan Motor, will aim at a fuel-efficiency of 30 km/litre, or twice an average small car, and carbon dioxide emissions of 100 gm/km. [8]
It is a Tata Nano competitor. The Bajaj venture will have an initial capacity of 400,000 units, while Tata expects eventual demand of 1 million Nanos.
Bajaj XCD
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XCD 125 DTS-Si
Manufacturer
Bajaj Auto
Engine
125 cc single, twin spark
Power
9.53 PS (9 hp/7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
10.85 N·m (8 lb·ft) @ 5,000 rpm
Suspension
Telescopic front fork, dual rear shock
Brakes
Drum type
Wheelbase
1275 mm (50.2 in)
Fuel capacity
2 gallons
The Bajaj XCD 125 DTS-Si is a motorcycle manufactured in India by Bajaj Auto. It was launched in September 2007 at an exshowroom price of Rs 41,000 in pune.[1] It clocked up sales of 18,000 units in its first month and currently sells around 28,000 units per month.[2][3] On January 2009, a 135 cc version of XCD was launched at a price of Rs 45,000.[4] Bajaj reported that more than 20,000 units of XCD 135 were sold in its first month of launch [5]
Contents
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1 Design and styling
2 Ride and handling
3 Performance and fuel economy
4 Awards
5 References
6 External links
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[edit] Design and styling
Bajaj XCD was the first 125 cc bike in India to feature LCD instruments in the console. It also features a spring loaded foldable number plate which prevents damage to the low mounted fairing in case of sudden front fork compression.[6]
[edit] Ride and handling
Although the XCD provides the right ergonomics for the average Indian, it has been found to be uncomfortable for taller people. The rider has an upright stance and the small wheel base and the tall handle bar is designed for city riding.[7]
[edit] Performance and fuel economy
Bajaj claims that with the digital twin spark swirl induction technology, the bike is capable of giving a mileage of 109 kmpl.[1] Third party reviews report a highway mileage of around 72 kmpl. The bike has a top speed of around 90 km/h and does the 0-60 km/h in around 8 seconds. [8]
[edit] Awards
Bajaj XCD has won the following awards in 2008:[9][10][11]
Bike of the year—Business Standard Motoring
Bike of the year up to 125 cc—Bike India
Bike of the year—CNBC-TV18 Autocar awards