Bajaj Launches Discover 100
Bajaj India has launched New Discover 100 & according to Bajaj they have launched a 100cc bike to compete with Hero Honda Splendour & Yamaha Crux. But they don't understand that this will not help them in boosting sales. People want new models and latest designs.
Main Features Of New Discover 100:
- Electric Start
- Alloy wheels
- Auto choke
- LED Tail Lamps
- Twin pilot lamps
- Maintenace free battery
- 5 Speed Gearbox
- Second Generation DTS-Si 2.0 Engine
- Gas charged rear suspension
- Twin pod instrument panel
The new engine is a 100 cc DTS-Si (Dual Twin Spark Swirl Induction) 2.0 engine, which is claimed by Bajaj Auto as world's most fuel efficient engine. The newly revised DTS-Si engine features a completely redesigned oval pent roof combustion chamber and port geometry along with Bajaj's twin spark technology for the most complete combustion.
Ultra Motor to amp up India operations
UK-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, Ultra Motor is planning to scale up its operations in a big way. The company is working on new model launches - up to six new two-wheelers this year - and is also looking at increasing the number of its dealerships in the country to 300, up from the current 170, over the next 12 months.
Ultra Motor, which is aiming for sales of up to 55,000 units in 2009-10, is also considering the possibility of setting up a new assembly plant near Gurgaon, which may be operational by mid-2010. Last year, the company had announced it would invest about Rs 150 crore towards expansion activity in India and the new plant would be a part of that.
The market for electric bikes and scooters in India is expected to grow in a big way over the next 3-5 years. Another major player - Hero Electric - is also looking at a sales growth of 75% in the next fiscal, for which the target is 70,000 units. The company is also working on expanding its dealer network to as many as 360 outlets, up from the current 100.
However, the current generation of electric scooters are bikes - which are extremely low on power (top speed in most cases is barely 25km/h!) and have a rather limited range - are likely to have a presence only in the entry-level segment. Until much more powerful electric bikes, with longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries, make an appearance, electric bike manufacturers are likely to remain niche players.
[Via: indiaautomotive]
Bajaj redraws bike platform strategy
Bajaj Auto has drawn up a new, aggressive strategy for its motorcycles, which will involve a specific platform approach to generate big numbers. As part of this effort, it has also decided to launch a 125cc version of the Platina that will co-exist with its 100 cc sibling.
Managing director of Bajaj Auto, Rajiv Bajaj told DNA Money that three distinct platforms would form part of the plan. The top tier comprises the Discover , Pulsar and Avenger while the XCD represents the mid-platform. The 100cc range rolls out of the basic platform which includes the Platina as well as export models like the Boxer and CT 100.
[Via: Sify]
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