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The licence raj (1951-1991) in the country, which didn't allow manufacturers to enhance production at their will, was also responsible for the waiting period of up to 10 years for the Chetak, which is possibly a world record. And this time it wants to create its own space as the Chetak, not as Bajaj Chetak (no Bajaj branding on the electric scooter). Now, as e-mobility is seen as the future of the global auto industry and scooters being the drivers of India's fledgling EV market, the erstwhile hero among scooters returns to lead the charge for Bajaj Auto. The electric scooter has subtle design and mechanical elements that are reminiscent of the older Chetak. Its other scooter brands then were Super and Priya (from Maharashtra Scooters, then co-owned by Bajaj Auto). The new Chetak electric scooter also has a reverse mode for riding it backwards. On the Chetak's rebirth, the industry doyen and a father says, "I'm delighted. Unlike the original though, this gets a sleeker, flush fitting unit and houses the battery charging cable and charging port. The LED headlamp is surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped DRL accentuating the overall style quotient of the Chetak electric. In 1998, scooters made up 75 percent of the two-wheeler industry's annual volumes. Also read: Bajaj Chetak: All You Need To Know. He adds that "the only other thing I remember that had an 8- or 10-year delivery period was a Premier Padmini car, for some time.". The new Chetak electric scooter comes with a digital instrument console surrounded by satin chrome bezel. The Chetak's popularity was so high that apparently, in the market, it commanded a premium of nearly double its showroom price! 1995-98 was a golden period for India's scooter market. A brief look at how Bajaj's Chetak became one of the most iconic nameplates in the Indian two-wheeler industry and what it means for the reborn all-electric scooter. We list the 5 most obvious ones, Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Launched In India, Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter: Image Gallery, Exclusive: Bajaj Dominar 250 Bookings Commence, Bajaj Pulsar 150 BS6 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 2V BS6: Spec Comparison, Honda Rebel 300 vs Bajaj Dominar 250: Spec Comparison, Which 250cc Bike Is The Right One For You: Bajaj Dominar 250, Husqvarna Svartpilen 250, Vitpilen 250 And KTM 250 Duke, Looking For VFM? Need an expert opinion on your car or bike related problems? The Chetak was derived from the Sprint model by Vespa, with which Bajaj Auto had a technical alliance. The Bajaj patriarch was at the helm of affairs at Bajaj Auto, from 1965 till 2005, and it was during his leadership that the manufacturer introduced the Chetak scooter in 1972. With a timeless design wrapped in a selection of exciting, vibrant colours, the Chetak Urbane reflects the bright future that awaits India’s progressive youth. The very first models of the Chetak came with a simple analogue speedometer enclosed inside a chrome-ringed dial. 2021 Ducati XDiavel Launched Overseas With Euro 5 Update, Two New Variants. I congratulate Rajiv Bajaj and his team for making what I think will be a great electric scooter.". Bajaj, perhaps, would have liked to see scooter manufacturing continue till there's a market for one, even though the "timing of motorcycle manufacturing (by Bajaj Auto) was absolutely correct". 10,000. However, the name isn't the only similarity shared by both scooters. A newspaper advertisement announced that Bajaj Auto emerged as the world's largest scooter manufacturer and also mentioned 'NO WAITING' in bold for the Chetak. The original Chetak’s too had steel bodywork for durability. The original Chetak came with a lockable storage bin under the handlebar. You will find the Chetak 'C' symbol throughout the design. However, it is not a lightweight aluminium bodywork but a steel one. Get all the latest updates from the automobile universe. With the liberalisation in 1991 began the emergence of modern design/technology, especially in a few Japanese motorcycles. Like the original Chetak, the electric Chetak gets single-sided suspension on both wheels. Bajaj says even this queue was fairly long. The old and new Chetak are as different as chalk and cheese but have a few hidden similarities. The Chetak was eponymous with the name of the horse ridden by Maharana Pratap at the battle of Haldighati in the 16th century. The "very young man of '81" may not quite recall the earlier Chetak's launch date or memory of that day but he does remember the Chetak's tyre size (3.5-10), which was its key USP and differentiator from another popular scooter model called Bajaj Super. In the Indian auto industry, the Chetak's story is one of the very few that stand apart. Bajaj Chetak electric scooter gets a steel frame and hardy sheet metal body. The Chetak electric scooter features an elegantly-designed LED headlamp for better visibility and low energy consumption. On the older Chetak, the right tail section hid the engine while the left had a lockable storage space. The Bajaj Chetak was a popular Indian-made motor scooter produced by the Bajaj Auto company. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has seven splendid colour options | See pics, 2021 Triumph Trident unveiled: A closer look at Triumph's new 660cc Roadster, Not votes in election but top lawyers in courts, what Congress offers allies | Opinion, Is 2020 the worst year for civilisation? The Bajaj Chetak was a senior version of "Bajaj super" with bigger wheel size and bolder headlight. The large rounded panels on either side of the seat are vaguely similar to the original Chetak. Select any model by trim, check all the specifications, owner details, transmission type and get certified pre-owned Bajaj Chetak Scooters in India. Bajaj has unveiled a new electric scooter called the Chetak. A rise in petrol price and the growing acceptance of motorcycles in rural areas also led to the demand for bikes. Highlighting the appeal of the Chetak, Malhotra recalls a Ludhiana dealership delivering 500 Chetaks to customers in one day! An official government approved scheme of getting foreign exchange of $500 (per customer) allowed one to get an out-of-turn allotment.
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