An industry report claims that Bajaj Auto is preparing to launch two new 400cc Triumph street bikes in India ahead of the festive season in 2024. These models are reported to have competitive pricing and improved designs. Further, they are claimed to boost sales to 10,000 per month. While Bajaj has not revealed anything, one of the upcoming motorcycles could be the Thruxton 400, which seems to be a cafe-racer, based on the current Speed 400, according to the previous spy images. Its unique styling elements include a flat pillion grab rail, a clip-on handlebar, and a Thruxton R-type Monza fairing. Mechanically, this bike is likely to feature a 398.15cc single-cylinder engine that produces 39.5bhp and 37.5Nm.
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Bajaj Auto and Triumph aim to increase their market share in the competitive 400cc class with new bikes, though an official announcement is yet to come. The Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X are their current partnership offerings, priced at Rs 2.24 lakh and Rs 2.54 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom).
Bajaj Other Developments
Bajaj was the fourth best-selling two-wheeler manufacturer in July 2024, with 1.69 lakh 2Ws sold. Compared to last year's 1.42 lakh units, this was a YoY growth of 18.91%. The market share of the company in July stood at 12.31%.
In other news, the Chakan-based manufacturer introduced a unique edition of the Chetak in India, based on the top-spec Premium model. Called the Chetak 3201, the model's launch price was 1.30 lakh, which will be increased to 1.40 lakh once the launch period expires. In contrast to the model it is based on, the Chetak 3201 has side panels with decals that read 'Chetak', a Brooklyn Black colour scheme, scuff plates, and a dual-tone quilted seat.
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The Chetak 3201 Special Edition retains the 3.2kWh battery pack but offers a longer range. Compared to the ARAI-certified 127 km of the Premium model, the special variation, according to Bajaj, offers an enhanced range of up to 136 kilometres on a single charge. However, the top speed remains the same at 73/km/h.
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