Bajaj Chetak
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| Manufacturer | Bajaj |
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| Production | 1972-2005 |
| Predecessor | Bajaj Super |
| Successor | bajaj chetak 4 stroke |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | 145 cc four-stroke (after 2002), two-stroke (before 2002) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
| Power | 7.5 BHP |
| Torque | 1.1kgm@ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 speed, manual with shifter in the left hand grip |
| Suspension | Swingarm |
| Brakes | Drum |
| Tires | 3.50X10 |
| Wheelbase | 1230 mm |
| Weight | 103 kg [1] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 Litres, slightly over 1.25 gallon |
| Related | Bajaj legend,Bajaj Bravo,Bajaj Classic,Priya |
The Bajaj Chetak was a popular Indian-made motor scooter produced by the Bajaj Auto company.[2] The Chetak is named after Chetak, the legendary horse of Indian warrior Rana Pratap Singh.
Originally based on the Italian Vespa Sprint, the Chetak was an affordable means of transportation for millions of Indian families for decades and termed as humara bajaj.[3] 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, the Chetak lost ground in India, and production was discontinued in 2005.bajaj ceased production of its gearless scooters(like wave)in 2009.
References
- ^ BajajAuto.com[dead link]
- ^ "Bye bye Bajaj: Sun sets on India's beloved scooter". 14 March 2010. Retrieved 5 April 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Bye bye Bajaj". The Hindu. 16 December 2009. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
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