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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
| name = Chetak
| name = Chetak
| image = [[File:Bajaj Chetak 1996 2 stroke.jpg|frameless|upright=1.3]]
| image = Bajaj Chetak 1996 2 stroke.jpg
| caption=Bajaj Chetak 1996 2 stroke
| caption = 1996 model Chetak
| aka =
| aka =
| manufacturer =[[Bajaj Auto|Bajaj]]
| manufacturer = [[Bajaj Auto]]
| production = 1972―2006
| production = 1972–2006 (old)<br>2020–present (electric)
| successor = [[Bajaj Classic]]
| successor = Bajaj Classic
| class = [[Motor scooter|Scooter]]
| class = [[Motor scooter|Scooter]]
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| engine = 150 cc two-stroke (before 2002)<br>110 cc four-stroke (2002–2006)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bajajauto.com/1024/vehicle/scootertechspec.asp?product=0100007&vehvariation=01|title=BAJAJ CHETAK 2S TECHNICAL SPECS|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607153646/http://www.bajajauto.com/1024/vehicle/scootertechspec.asp?product=0100007&vehvariation=01|archive-date=7 June 2007|access-date=29 Aug 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref>
| engine = Before 2002, 150 cc two-stroke
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| top_speed = 85 km/h (old)<br>69 km/h (electric)
2002 - 2005, 110 cc four-stroke
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| power = 7.5 BHP @ 5500 rpm
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| top_speed = 85 km/h
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| power = 7.5 BHP@ 5500 rpm
| torque = 10.8 NM @ 3500 rpm
| torque = 10.8 NM @ 3500 rpm
| transmission = 1972 - 2005, 4 speed, manual with shifter in the left hand grip
| transmission = 4 speed, manual with shifter in the left hand grip (1972–2006)
| suspension = Swingarm
| suspension = Swingarm
| brakes = Drum
| brakes = Drum
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| width= 670 mm
| width= 670 mm
| height= 1080mm
| height= 1080mm
| ground clearance = 155 mm
| seat_height =
| seat_height =
| chassis = monocoque steel
| seating capacity = 2
| Fuel tank = 7.50 litres (1972-2001) 4.30 litres (2003-2005)
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bajajauto.com/1024/vehicle/scootertechspec.asp?product=0100007&vehvariation=01|title=BAJAJ CHETAK 2S TECHNICAL SPECS|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607153646/http://www.bajajauto.com/1024/vehicle/scootertechspec.asp?product=0100007&vehvariation=01|archive-date=7 June 2007|access-date=29 Aug 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref>
| wet_weight =
| wet_weight =
| related = Bajaj Legend, [[Bajaj Classic]], [[Vespa Sprint|Bajaj Bravo]]
| related = Bajaj Legend, Bajaj Classic, [[Vespa Sprint|Bajaj Bravo]]
|fuel_consumption={{convert|75|km/L|abbr=on}}}}
|fuel_consumption={{convert|75|km/L|abbr=on}}}}


The '''Bajaj Chetak (now known as the Chetak Electric)''' is an Indian-made, electric motor [[Scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]] produced by the [[Bajaj Auto]] Company. It is powered by a 4.2 kW BLDC Motor with a 2.89 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The scooter has a top speed of 63 km/h (50 mph) and comes with a 90 km range.
The '''Bajaj Chetak''' is a motor [[Scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]] produced by the Indian company [[Bajaj Auto]]. Past models were petrol powered (either 2 or 4-stroke). The modern version is [[electric vehicle|electric]] (known as the Chetak Electric), and is powered by a 4.2&nbsp;kW [[BLDC motor]] with a 2.89 kWh lithium-ion battery pack,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bajaj Chetak Price, Range, Battery Charging Time, Top Speed, Images |url=https://www.bikedekho.com/bajaj/chetak |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=BikeDekho |language=en}}</ref> and comes with a 90&nbsp;km range.


== History ==
== History ==
Named after [[Chetak (horse)|Chetak]], the legendary horse of the Great Indian Warrior [[Maharana Pratap]], the scooter’s original petrol version was based on the Italian [[Vespa Sprint]]. Chetak was an affordable means of transportation for millions of Indian families for decades and is lovingly called ''Hamara Bajaj'' (Our Bajaj).
Named after [[Chetak (horse)|Chetak]], the horse of the Indian warrior [[Maharana Pratap]], the scooter’s original petrol version licensed production of the Italian [[Vespa Sprint]]. Chetak had absorbent waiting period , which sometimes had 10 years of waiting period <ref>{{Cite web |last=Raut |first=Siddesh |title=Remember the time: This quirky scooter delayed marriages and ferried families |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/auto/remember-the-time-this-quirky-scooter-delayed-marriages-and-ferried-families-2339249.html/amp|website=Money Control}}</ref> was an affordable means of transportation for Indian urban upper middle class families, marketed under the tagline ''Hamara Bajaj'' (Our Bajaj).


Around 1980, the Vespa-licensed design was replaced with an all-new in-house design that shared the same general appearance and style. During its heyday, its chief competitor was [[LML NV]] made by [[Lohia Machinery Limited|LML India]] as a licensed copy of the [[Vespa PX]] 150. In the face of rising competition from bikes and cars, Chetak lost ground in India, and production was discontinued in 2005 as Bajaj Auto stopped manufacturing scooters altogether.
The Bajaj Chetak had design faults from the beginning with the main design fault being the vehicle not able to start when the fuel is in the dead zone, and hence the vehicle had to be tilted to the side to inject fuel mixture into the carburettor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fella |first=Anonymous |date=2008-12-18 |title=Brownian Motion Of Thoughts On Public Policy And Life: The Great Indian Scooter |url=http://policyandmore.blogspot.com/2008/12/great-indian-scooter.html |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=Brownian Motion Of Thoughts On Public Policy And Life}}</ref> Around 1980, the Vespa-licensed design was replaced with an all-new in-house design that shared the same general appearance and style. During its heyday, its chief competitor was [[LML NV]] made by [[Lohia Machinery Limited|LML India]] as a licensed copy of the [[Vespa PX]] 150. In the face of rising competition from bikes and cars, Chetak lost ground in India, and production was discontinued in 2005 as Bajaj Auto stopped manufacturing scooters altogether.


== Chetak Electric ==
== Chetak Electric ==
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On 16 October 2019, [[Bajaj Auto]] unveiled a new electric version of their Chetak scooter under the Urbanite EV brand. The production of Chetak Electric started on September 25, 2019, at the [[Chakan, Pune|Chakan]] plant of Bajaj Auto. It was initially launched in Pune (4 dealerships) and Bangalore (13 dealerships) in January 2020 and was sold through select KTM dealerships.
On 16 October 2019, [[Bajaj Auto]] unveiled a new electric version of their Chetak scooter under the Urbanite EV brand. The production of Chetak Electric started on September 25, 2019, at the [[Chakan, Pune|Chakan]] plant of Bajaj Auto. It was initially launched in Pune (4 dealerships) and Bangalore (13 dealerships) in January 2020 and was sold through select KTM dealerships.


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Chetak Technology Ltd inaugurated their newly-built EV manufacturing plant at Pune’s [[Akurdi]] on the birth anniversary of [[Rahul Bajaj]] in October 2019. The plant has a capacity to manufacture 500,000 electric two-wheelers per annum.
'''Opening of Akurdi Plant'''


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As of 2023, the scooter is being sold in 100 cities and has over 40+ stores serving as exclusive Experience Centres.
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Keeping in mind the increasing demand for EVs in India, Chetak Technology Ltd inaugurated their newly-built EV manufacturing plant at Pune’s Akurdi on the birth anniversary of the late Shri Rahul Bajaj in October 2019. The plant, which is one of the largest in the world, has a capacity to manufacture 500,000 electric two-wheelers per annum.


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== Other variants ==
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As of 2023, the scooter is being sold in 100 cities and has over 40+ stores serving as exclusive Experience Centres.

== Features ==
Chetak Electric is fully chargeable (100%) in four hours and can be charged with a power 220V, 5 A, 50 Hz AC supply. The scooter comes with three riding modes (including a reverse mode) to allow the rider to navigate traffic easily and can run for 90+ km in Eco Mode (Under IDC as per AIS 040). From an aesthetic standpoint, it has a carved-in-steel, all-metal body with flush-fitted panels.

Other leading features include an IP67 water-resistance rating, a beltless solid gear drive, LED headlamps with integrated horseshoe-shaped DRLs and sequential LED blinkers, a keyless function, and combo brakes. Bajaj also enabled the Intelligent Battery Management System (IBMS) on Chetak Electric to control charge and discharge seamlessly.

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== Other Variants ==
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
| name = Chetak Electric
| name = Chetak Electric
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| related =
| related =
| range={{convert|95|km|abbr=on}}/charge <ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Two wheelers In 2020 |url=https://www.caringlyyours.com/upcoming-two-wheelers-in-2020/ |website=Caringly Yours |date=24 February 2020}}</ref>
| range={{convert|95|km|abbr=on}}/charge <ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Two wheelers In 2020 |url=https://www.caringlyyours.com/upcoming-two-wheelers-in-2020/ |website=Caringly Yours |date=24 February 2020}}</ref>
|footnotes = <ref name="topspeed">{{Citation|title=Bajaj Chetak Electric - Price, Top Speed, Range, Charging Time {{!}} First Look Review {{!}} ZigWheels|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yMNqRVWqyU|language=en|access-date=2020-01-24}}</ref>}}'''Urbane'''
|footnotes = <ref name="topspeed"/>}}'''Urbane'''

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The original Urbane variant came with a drum brake setup at the rear and is available in two colour options. The variant is now discontinued.

'''Premium Edition'''

The Premium Edition features a matte finish and vibrant metallic accents on the scooter’s body and wheels. It is also equipped with additional features, like a Coloured LCD Console, Body Coloured Mirrors, and a Dual-tone, tan-coloured seat. It is identifiable from other variants due to the unique 'Chetak Electric' badge on the side panels.

'''Chetak Electric 2023 Edition'''

The 2023 Edition comes with a premium two-toned seat, body-coloured rear view mirrors, a satin black grab rail and matching pillion footrest castings.  Many of the scooter’s elements, such as the headlamp casing, blinkers, and central trim elements, are painted black in this edition.

== Specifications ==
The Chetak Electric comes with an ARAI-certified range of 108 km on a new, fully-charged battery. This translates to a real-world range of 90 km. The charging duration for the scooter to reach 100% is 4h, for 80% is 2.75h and for 25% is 0.75h.


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The original Urbane variant came with a drum brake setup at the rear and is available in two colour options. The variant is now discontinued.
The Chetak Electric has a Tubular Steel Under Bone type of frame and comes with a drum brake in its rear. In the front, it has a Single-sided Leading Link suspension while the back is equipped with an Offset Mono Shock.


== References ==
== References ==


{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bike |first=My Electric |title=Bajaj Chetak, Book Now, Price, Range, Colours, Specifications |url=https://myelectrikbike.com/electric-scooter/bajaj-chetak/ |access-date=2022-12-11 |website=Myelectrikbike |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Balmiki |first1=sanjay |title=Bajaj Chetak overview |url=https://myelectrikbike.com/electric-scooter/bajaj-chetak/ |publisher=myelectrikbike |access-date=11 December 2022}}</ref>


== External links ==
== External links ==

Latest revision as of 12:06, 2 December 2024

Chetak
1996 model Chetak
ManufacturerBajaj Auto
Production1972–2006 (old)
2020–present (electric)
SuccessorBajaj Classic
ClassScooter
Engine150 cc two-stroke (before 2002)
110 cc four-stroke (2002–2006)[1]
Top speed85 km/h (old)
69 km/h (electric)
Power7.5 BHP @ 5500 rpm
Torque10.8 NM @ 3500 rpm
Transmission4 speed, manual with shifter in the left hand grip (1972–2006)
SuspensionSwingarm
BrakesDrum
Tires3.50-10
Wheelbase1230 mm
DimensionsL: 1770 mm
W: 670 mm
H: 1080mm
Fuel consumption75 km/L (210 mpg‑imp; 180 mpg‑US)
RelatedBajaj Legend, Bajaj Classic, Bajaj Bravo

The Bajaj Chetak is a motor scooter produced by the Indian company Bajaj Auto. Past models were petrol powered (either 2 or 4-stroke). The modern version is electric (known as the Chetak Electric), and is powered by a 4.2 kW BLDC motor with a 2.89 kWh lithium-ion battery pack,[2] and comes with a 90 km range.

History

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Named after Chetak, the horse of the Indian warrior Maharana Pratap, the scooter’s original petrol version licensed production of the Italian Vespa Sprint. Chetak had absorbent waiting period , which sometimes had 10 years of waiting period [3] was an affordable means of transportation for Indian urban upper middle class families, marketed under the tagline Hamara Bajaj (Our Bajaj).

The Bajaj Chetak had design faults from the beginning with the main design fault being the vehicle not able to start when the fuel is in the dead zone, and hence the vehicle had to be tilted to the side to inject fuel mixture into the carburettor.[4] Around 1980, the Vespa-licensed design was replaced with an all-new in-house design that shared the same general appearance and style. During its heyday, its chief competitor was LML NV made by LML India as a licensed copy of the Vespa PX 150. In the face of rising competition from bikes and cars, Chetak lost ground in India, and production was discontinued in 2005 as Bajaj Auto stopped manufacturing scooters altogether.

Chetak Electric

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On 16 October 2019, Bajaj Auto unveiled a new electric version of their Chetak scooter under the Urbanite EV brand. The production of Chetak Electric started on September 25, 2019, at the Chakan plant of Bajaj Auto. It was initially launched in Pune (4 dealerships) and Bangalore (13 dealerships) in January 2020 and was sold through select KTM dealerships.

Chetak Technology Ltd inaugurated their newly-built EV manufacturing plant at Pune’s Akurdi on the birth anniversary of Rahul Bajaj in October 2019. The plant has a capacity to manufacture 500,000 electric two-wheelers per annum.

As of 2023, the scooter is being sold in 100 cities and has over 40+ stores serving as exclusive Experience Centres.

Other variants

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Chetak Electric
ManufacturerBajaj
Production2019―present
ClassElectric scooter
Engine4 kW BLDC electric motor
Top speed60 km/h (37 mph)
TransmissionAutomatic
Suspensionfront: single-sided trailing arm
rear: single shock absorber
BrakesDisc, Drum
TiresTubeless 12 inch
Range95 km (59 mi)/charge [5]
Footnotes / references
[6]

Urbane

The original Urbane variant came with a drum brake setup at the rear and is available in two colour options. The variant is now discontinued.

References

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  1. ^ "BAJAJ CHETAK 2S TECHNICAL SPECS". Archived from the original on 7 June 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Bajaj Chetak Price, Range, Battery Charging Time, Top Speed, Images". BikeDekho. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  3. ^ Raut, Siddesh. "Remember the time: This quirky scooter delayed marriages and ferried families". Money Control.
  4. ^ Fella, Anonymous (18 December 2008). "Brownian Motion Of Thoughts On Public Policy And Life: The Great Indian Scooter". Brownian Motion Of Thoughts On Public Policy And Life. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Upcoming Two wheelers In 2020". Caringly Yours. 24 February 2020.
  6. ^ Bajaj Chetak Electric - Price, Top Speed, Range, Charging Time | First Look Review | ZigWheels, retrieved 24 January 2020
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