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SRI HARINI BAJAJ

Name: K. P. CHANDRA SEKAR

Dept No: 05-BU-021

Internship Report 2007-2008

Field: Sales & Marketing

INDEX

1. Profile of the Organization

2. Profile of the Work Guide

3. Sales promotion strategies

4. Sales promotion strategies analysis

5. Skills developed in the Organization

PROFILE OF THE ORGANISATION

Name of the organization: SRI HARINI BAJAJ

Name of the proprietor: Ranga

Year of commencement: Year 2006

Work done in the organization: Call to Customers Explain the offers to the customers Giving information to the customers about bajaj bikes

PROFILE OF WORK GUIDE

Name of the Work Guide: Ranga

Post in organization: proprietor

Age: 34yrs

Qualification: M. B. A, P. S. G College, Coimbatore

Experience: 7 yrs experience

IN COMPARISON TO OTHER BRANDS:


1. Mileage No.1: Comparing to other bikes bajaj plays a vital role in mileage. The most of the 100 cc bikes are ride by the riders. They are satisfied with the bajaj products. In our country the riders want mileage more than the style and performance. Most of the middle and low class people require more mileage only. Brand Bajaj CT100 Bajaj Platina Bajaj Discover Hero Honda Splendor TVS Star City Yamaha Crux 2. Sales No.1: Bajaj auto is one of the most popular brands in the country. It is well known among all the people(youth and adults). The sales of bajaj keeps on increasing during a particular year and even more during the next year. Company Bajaj Auto Hero Honda TVS Motor Yamaha 2004-05 14,68,87 2 26,21,40 0 6,79,535 2,52,196 2005-06 19,13,09 4 29,85,73 6 8,06,654 2,65,480 Incremental Volume +4,44,222 +3,64,336 +1,27,119 +13,284 Mileage under standard test conditions 108 kmpl 108 kmpl 101 kmpl 85 kmpl 102 kmpl 91 kmpl

3. International Demand No.1: Bajaj automobiles have a high demand not only in India but also in foreign market as it has the No.1 in exports in every year. Bajaj is exported to more than 50 countries around the globe. It has given a great pride for the country. 6

Company Exports of motorcycles in 2005-06 in Nos Bajaj Auto 1,65,288 Hero Honda 92,666 TVS Motor 54,078 Yamaha 55,063

4. DTS-I Engine DTSi stands for Digital Twin Spark Ignition, a Bajaj Auto trademark. The DTSi idea is a simple one to understand - it involved usage of two spark plugs (instead of the usual choice of one) per engine cylinder. Bajaj Auto holds an Indian patent for the DTSi technology. The Alfa Romeo TwinSpark engines, the BMW F650 Funduro which was sold in India from 1995 to 1997 also had a twin-spark plug technology, and the Rotax motorcycle engines,more recently Honda's iDSI Vehicle engines use a similar arrangement of two spark-plugs. However very few small capacity engines did eventually implement such a scheme in their production prototypes. This may be the case because the idea was perhaps not observed to yield any significant or noticeable performance benefit that could be justified against the additional investment of an extra spark plug. This may well be the reason behind very few Indian motorcycles offering products based on the multiplespark-plugs technology. In India, it has often been a subject of debate and curiosity if the multiple-spark-plug idea is of any noticeable utility or not. While Bajaj claims that the Pulsar is a complete in house product, it should also be known that they had learnt a considerable know-how of building motorcycles from their erstwhile technology partner Kawasaki. Take for instance the original KawasakiBajaj Eliminator, (now sold as the Bajaj Avenger) that had a different engine design than that of the current 180/200 cc Avenger series. TYPES OF BAJAJ BIKES: There are various choices of automobiles to go for, they are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. BAJAJ XCD 125CC DTS-SI BAJA DISCOVER BAJAJ CT100 BAJA PLATINA BAJAJ PULSAR BAJAJ KRISTAL

1. BAJAJ XCD 125CC DTS-SI : 7

The bike Bajaj XCD 125cc DTS-Si was launched by the company Bajaj in September and it was expected that the company will manufacture 20000 units of the bike initially that will be increased to 50,000 units in the coming months to increase the production to make it the highest produced bike of the market. The key attractive feature of the bike is its cost and the introduction of the engine range XCD 125cc that will give it an increased performance in to be between the 100cc and 150cc.

Sporty Look of the Bike The look and technical specification of the bike are taken from the alliance company of Bajaj, Kawasaki. The XCD design is also a feature imported from Kawasaki. The bike is stylish and decent .It has black visor. The bike had a bit aggressive in looks and has graphics on the tank. The bike had some traditional features like the clear lens indicator and 5 spoke alloy wheels and also some new added features are large headlamp and twin pilot lamp. The bike has a digital speedometer and has led tail lamps. The bike has similarity in looks to gladiator as it has the scoops on each side and has a wide fuel tank. XCDs body has a coloured SNS spring changed from orange in other Bajaj products Lines converge are made at the rear reaching up to triangular tail lamp. The bike has a simple and attractive digital speedometer. Engine, Power, Torque The new bike by Bajaj has the new 124.58 cc single cylinder, DTS-Si engine-powered Xceed. The power offered by the bike is 9.5 bhp at 7000 rpm and the torque given is 10.85 nm at 5000 rpm. The DTS-Si technology uses the twin spark plugs that are placed in the front and the rear of the cylinders. Comfort and Ride The sitting position of the bike is quiet comfortable but it has weak shockers. The bike is a light weight machine and easy to turn at corners. The tyre grip is strong enough to make you feel comfortably in control of the bike even at higher speeds. A small storage space is also provided to keep things in the bike. Rubber cushion are provided at the brake pedals and has a good switch gear attached to the bike. Engineering and Styling The new technology in XCD 125cc DTS-Si is the flexible plate mechanism that facilitates the bike to have an aggressive stand. The bike also has a digital console that is a microprocessor attached into the speedometer that processes the speed information to it.

The bike also has the LCD light facilities for night drives .LCD has orange backlight with black features. Bajaj Platine and Bajaj Discover are not fitted with the LCD features. The bike has a LED taillight that is present mostly in powerful performance bikes. The wide tyre at the rear and the reduced wheelbase that is 1265mm as compared to 1305mm in Bajaj discover enhances the control on the bike. Black color handlebar weights are added to control vibrations in the bike. Mileage and Special features The bike gives a mileage of 56 -62 kmpl in traffic and on highways its mileage can go above 65 kmpl. The first servicing needed for the bike will go from 45 kmph to 75 kmph (It depends on individuals way of handling the bike). * 124.58 cc single cylinder, DTS-Si engine * Power: 9.5 bhp at 7000 rpm, Torque: 10.85 nm at 5000 rpm. * Electric start * No disc brake * Large headlamp and pilot lamps * Led taillights * Wide rear tyres * Reduced Wheelbase (1265mm )

Some positive and negative specifications of the bike

Positive Specifications * Improved DTS-Si XCD engine * Decent looks * Comes with electric start * Larger headlamp * Easy handling * Good grip on riding * Easy to turn on corners * Has LED taillight. * Less Cost Negative specifications * No disc brakes * Poor shockers * Noise in engine * Reduced wheelbase reduces stability Cost The priced of the bike is Rs 41,000 47,000 in an ex-showroom in metro cities. Bajaj XCD 125cc DTS-Si Technical Specification Dimensions & Weight Length (mm) 1980 Width (mm) 760 Height (mm) 1200 Wheelbase (mm) 1275 Ground Clearance 170 (mm) Kerb Weight (kgs) 113 Engine Model Designation Digital Twin Spark - Swirl induction (DTS-SI) No. Of Cylinders 04 Type Four stroke Natural Air-cooled Clutch Multi-Plate Wet type Displacement (cc) 124.58 cc Microprocessor controlled Digital CDI, with TRICS Ignition system incorporated in Carburettor Ignition Timing Gear Box 04 Gear Constant Mesh Suspension Front Telescopic (125 mm travel)

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Rear Brakes Front Rear Tyres Front Rear Fuel Tank Performance Max. Horsepower (ps/rpm) Max. Torque (kg m/rpm) Maximum Speed Mileage

Swing arm with 5-step adjustable Shock absorbers with Dual SNS type Spring (105 mm travel) Mechanically expanding shoes, Drum type Mechanically expanding shoes, Drum type 2.75 - 17 41P 3.00 - 17 50P 8 Liters (1.8 Liters of reserve) 9.53 PS( 7.01 kW) at 7000 rpm 10.85 Nm at 5000rpm 90 Kmph (with single rider of 68 kg) 109 KMPL

2. BAJAJ DISCOVER: Bajaj Discover is a bike with all the latest features. It has ExhausTEC tecnology, SNS suspension and a ride control switch. It comes in two variants, the base model and Discover DTSi. The base model is of 112 cc and the DTSi, 125 cc. The 112 cc gives the rider the best mileage of 101 kmpl (under standard test conditions). The DTSi is ranked among the most powerful and torquey in the 125 cc class of bikes.

Company Bajaj Auto Ltd.

Maximum Power 8.5 bhp (6.26 kW) @ 4-Stroke 7500 rpm

Stroke

Displacement 111.63 cc (124.52 cc Discover DTS-i)

Striking features:

Athletic, Lean and Muscular styling 101 kmpl ExhausTEC mileage Telescopic Front suspension of 30 mm diameter and the longest travel in its class of 135 mm. World first SNS (Spring-N-Spring) Rear suspension with triple rated springs, also the longest travel in its class of 110 mm.

Model Variants:

Bajaj Discover 11

Bajaj Discover DTSi

Quotes Unquotes: "Looking beyond the face, the fazer is decidedly cool. Its tank is super, with dummy scoops, supremely compy knee recesses and a dinky blower-hat tank lid. Blistered side panels reverse and meet a rounded tail fairing."

Technical Specfications: Dimensions Length Width Height Wheel base Turning circle dia Ground clearance Kerb Weight Engine Type Displacement Max Net Power Max Net Torque Clutch Ignition system Starting system Frame Suspension Front Suspension Rear Suspension Telescopic Trailing arm with coaxial hydraulic shock absorbers & 4-Stroke, DTS-I, Natural Air Cooled 124.52 cc 16.5 bhp/ 12.15 kw @ 8000 rpm 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm Wet, Multidisc Type Microprocessor controlled Digital CDI Kick Start / Self Start Double cradle tubular type 2030 mm 760 mm 1065 mm 1305 mm 2100 mm 179 mm 125 kg Kick start / 129 kg Electric start

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coil springs Brakes Front Brake Rear Brake Tyres Front Tyre Size Rear Tyre Size Fuel Tank Fuel Tank capacity Electricals System Voltage Headlamp Battery type Tail lamp Brake lamp Turn signal lamp Horn 12V (AC + DC) Electric start 35/ 35W Optoprism- Halogen lamp, Kick start 60/55 W Round Headlamp 12V, 2.5 Ah(KS)/12 V, 9 Ah (ES) 5/21 W 10 W 10 W 12 V, Dc 10 Litres (2.3 litres for reserve) 2.75 x 17, 4PR 3.00 x 17, 6PR Mechanical expanding shoe & drum type 130 mm diameter Mechanical expanding shoe & drum type 130 mm diameter

3. BAJAJ CT100: Bajaj CT 100 a nimble handler but box-section swingarm would have helped; 99.27cc engine is efficient; Spartan twin-pod meters. TVS Star benefits from box-section swingarm; no fuel gauge; refined 99.7cc engine. Stylish-for-its-segment Bajaj CT100 has well-sorted suspension and class-leading switchgear. Rear section benefits heavily from the inclusion of a tail fairing. Headlight a boon for the night rider. TVS Star could do with better styling and looks dated. Headlight is powerful. Rear grabhandle and switchgear could surely have been better. Large rear tyre helps Star put one over the CT 100.

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Techincal Specifications: Engine Type Cooling Type Displacement Max Power Max Torque Ignition Type Carburettor Transmission Type Electrical System System Head Light Horn Chassis Chassis Type Suspension Front Suspension Rear Suspension Telescopic Swing arm type with dual co-axial springs (spring-in-spring) and hydraulic shock absorbers 2.75 x 17, 4/6 PR 3.00 x 17, 6 PR Mechanical expanding shoe, Friction type Mechanical expanding shoe, Friction type 10.5 litres 2.2 litres Tubular construction 12 V, AC+DC 35/35 W 12 V, DC 4 stroke Air Cooled 99.27 cc 8.2 bhp( 6.03 kW) @ 7500 rpm 8.05 Nm @ 4500 rpm C.D.I Keihin-Fie 4 speed gear box

Tyres Front Tyre Size Rear Tyre Size Brakes Front Brakes Rear Brakes Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Capacity Reserve Capacity Dimensions 14

Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheel Base Kerb Weight

1945 mm 770 mm 1065 mm 1235 mm 109 kg

4. BAJAJ PLATINA: Bajaj Auto on Saturday launched on April 10 a new entry level bike, 'Platina' starting at Rs 34,000. "The launch of 'Platina' will redefine current standards and will further strenghten Bajaj Auto's presence in the large 100-110 cc segment," Bajaj Auto Vice President Marketing Two Wheelers S Shridhar said. The new 100 cc bike comes in two versions with the low-end bike priced at Rs 34,000(ex-showroom Delhi) while the high-end version with alloy wheels is tagged at Rs 36,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). . The company expects to sell 70,000 to 75,000 units per month and around 25 lakh units of the Platina this fiscal, and gradually make it the largest selling bike in its portfolio. Bajaj Auto is also setting up a new plant in Uttaranchal where it hopes to produce additional 10 lakh units of the Platina. Bajaj Platina is a new 100cc bike from Bajaj Auto Ltd. with a mileage of 70 km on road conditions. The bike is equipped with exclusive streak design side panels and with sleeker rear panels. It is a budget bike in two variants, complimenting the existing CT 100 model from the company in the lower segment of the bike market.

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Company Bajaj Auto Ltd. Striking Features


Stroke

Maximum Power

Displacement 99.27 cc

4-Stroke 6.03 kW (8.2bhp) @ 7500 rpm

Exclusive Styling Package. Superior engine performance for practical riding conditions Best in class suspension system for superior comfort. World first SNS (Spring-N-Spring) rear suspension with the longest travel in its class of 100 mm. Unique streak design side panels.

Model Variants

Basic model Hi-end variant with alloy wheels

Price Tag Rs. 34,000 Rs. 36,000 (The prices are to the close approximation. Please check the latest prices and variant specifications with your dealer.) Technical Specifications Dimensions & Weights Length Width Height Wheel base Ground clearance Kerb Weight Fuel Tank Capacity Engine Type Stroke (2/4) No. of cylinders Displacement Electrical No. of Gears Natural Air-cooled 4-stroke Single cylinder 99.27 cc 12V AC +DC Constant Mesh Type 1990 mm 770 mm 1090 mm 1275 mm 162 mm 113 kg 13 Litre

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Suspension Front Suspension Rear Suspension Brakes Front Brake Rear Brake Tyres Front Tyre Size Rear Tyre Size Performance Maximum Power Max. Torque Start 6.03 kW (8.2bhp)@ 7500 rpm 8.05 Nm @ 4500 rpm Kick Start 2.75*17", 41 P 3.00*17", 50 P Drum type, 110 mm/130 mm Drum type ,110 mm/130 mm Hydraulic , Telescopic type , 125 mm travel Hydraulic , SNStype, 100 mm travel

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BAJAJ PULSAR:

Bajaj Pulsar is a motorcycle brand owned by Bajaj Auto in India. The two wheeler was developed by the product engineering division of Bajaj Auto in association with famous Japanese design house. It has various types namely, Pulsar 150cc Pulsar 180cc Pulsar 300cc Pulsar 250cc Pulsar 220cc

Before the introduction of the Pulsar, the Indian motorcycle market trend was towards fuel efficient, small capacity motorcycles (that formed the 80-125 cc class). Bigger motorcycles with higher capacity virtually did not exist (except for Enfield Bullet). The launch and success of Hero Honda CBZ in 1999 showed that there was demand for performance bikes. Bajaj took the cue from there on and launched the Pulsar twins in India on November 24, 2001. Since the introduction and success of Hero Honda CBZ, the Indian youth began expecting high power and other features from affordable motorcycles. Bajaj Pulsar 150cc DTS-i: A combination of technology and engineering, Bajaj Pulsar 150 cc offers enhanced features like Digital Twin Ignition Technology (DTS-i) based engine, digital console, ride feel and chassis.

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Versions 2001 The original Pulsar came with a 150 cc air-cooled, single-cylinder, petrol, spark-ignited four-stroke engine. They featured a single spark plug to ignite the air-fuel mixture fed from a carburetor, simple spring shock absorbers, round headlamp dome and 1,235 mm wheelbase. Disc brakes as standard equipment was a novelty in Indian motorcycles of the early 2000s. Other standard features were parking lights and an aircraft-type fuel tank lid. The 180 cc version came with Electric Start (ES) and twin-tone horn, both of which were optional equipment on the 150 cc version. 2003 The second generation Pulsars featured Bajaj Auto's newly developed DTSi technology], which increased the power rating of both versions by 1 bhp each and also increased fuel economy. This model also sported a new headlamp assembly, 1,320 mm wheelbase, and standard twin-tone horn and trip meter. 2005 In 2005, Bajaj launched another upgrade of the Pulsar. The bike was offered with 17 inch alloy wheels as standard option, and the stance was also lowered by about 12 mm to hopefully make it look meaner but unfortunately it could not. It was the first time any bike maker in India had offered 17 inch profile wheels at the rear. The fuel tank now had a capacity of only 15 litre. The power output was now further increased to 13.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm. The rear shock absorbers were now gas-filled Nitrox absorbers. 2006 Bajaj introduced another version of Pulsar. New features included: pilot lamps separated from the main headlamp, turn indicators with clear lenses and amber bulb, self-cancelling turn indicator switch, flush LCD screen with digital readout of key vehicle data, non-contact speed sensor, non-contact backlit switches, twin-stripe LED tail-light assembly and side panels altered for a sharp, tapering-towards-the-rear look. The engine had increased torque availability, reduced vibration and improved gear shift feel Technology DTSi DTSi stands for Digital Twin Spark Ignition, a Bajaj Auto trademark. The DTSi idea is a simple one to understand - it involved usage of two spark plugs (instead of the usual choice of one) per engine cylinder. Bajaj Auto holds an Indian patent for the DTSi technology. The Alfa Romeo Twin-Spark engines, the BMW F650 Funduro which was sold in India from 1995 to 1997 also had a twin-spark plug technology, and the Rotax motorcycle engines,more recently Honda's iDSI Vehicle engines use a similar arrangement of two spark-plugs. However very few small capacity engines did eventually implement such a scheme in their production prototypes. This may

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be the case because the idea was perhaps not observed to yield any significant or noticeable performance benefit that could be justified against the additional investment of an extra spark plug. This may well be the reason behind very few Indian motorcycles offering products based on the multiple-spark-plugs technology. In India, it has often been a subject of debate and curiosity if the multiple-spark-plug idea is of any noticeable utility or not. While Bajaj claims that the Pulsar is a complete in house product, it should also be known that they had learnt a considerable know-how of building motorcycles from their erstwhile technology partner Kawasaki. Take for instance the original Kawasaki-Bajaj Eliminator, (now sold as the Bajaj Avenger) that had a different engine design than that of the current 180/200 cc Avenger series. ExhausTEC ExhausTEC stands for Exhaust Torque Expansion Chamber, a Bajaj Auto trademark. The technology involves use of a small chamber connected to the exhaust pipe of the engine to modify the back-pressure and the swirl characteristics, with an aim to improve the low-end performance of the bikes. This was attempted in response to the issue of a reported lack of low-end response in Bajaj's single-cylinder four-stroke engines. The ExhausTEC technology is claimed to be highly effective in improving the overall engine response, especially the low-end torque characteristics. This enhanced performance is claimed to come at no loss of top-end performance or engine smoothness. Fuel injection Fuel injection technology worldwide As opposed to the carburetor, the fuel injection mechanism usually improves the engine startability, offers a brisker torque response to throttle changes and diagnostics features. It is possible to establish accurate closed-loop control of air-fuel ratio by using the fuel injection mechanism (as an actuator) and utilizing feedback information from an exhaust oxygen sensor (as a sensor). These two components require sophisticated practices and therefore a closedloop fuel injection system forms a costly proposition. It was discovered in late 1970s that accurate closed-loop control of air-fuel mixture encourages efficient destruction of exhaust pollutants in a three-way thereby enabling a gasoline engine to produce substantially low exhaust emission quantities as demanded by the emission standards worldwide. It is for this reason that microprocessor based fuel injection technology has been implemented widely in gasoline powered four-wheelers since early 1980s. In early 1990s, several global two-wheeler OEMs also began downsizing and adapting the fuel injection technology for use in two-wheelers; the most notable effortshave perhaps been those from Fuel injection technology in India In India, all four wheelers since late 1990s feature based closed-loop technology in place of traditional to meet the Bharat emission standards

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imposed by the Government of India. Indian two-wheeler companies have been little sluggish in comparison, however since early 2000s, they too have initiated developing the fuel injection technology to meet the of the future (early 2010s) and for customer appeal of a high-end technology. The relatively late entry of fuel injection technology in Indian two-wheelers is mainly attributed to the higher cost sensitiveness of the Indian two-wheeler market in comparison with the Indian four-wheeler market. It is for these reasons, introductions of fuel-injected motorcycles such as Pulsar 220 into Indian market are often considered as bold, aggressive moves. The often prohibitively higher cost that fuel-injection warrants limits the application to the 'premium' segment of the motorcycle market, as is exemplified by the rather slow sales of the Glamour FI. However, the early fuel injected two-wheelers in India are not expected to implement the aforesaid closed-loop control of in view of the consequent cost implications. Rather they are likely to implement the less costly option of "open-loop" or regulation of air-fuel ratio thereby avoiding usage of (costly) exhaust Automotive experts argue that such a scheme, in comparison with the aforesaid closed-loop scheme, is often significantly less effective in reducing exhaust pollutants (see). As a result, the early fuel injected Indian twowheelers are not likely to be significantly more environment-friendly than their carburetted counterparts. However, these fuel-injected two-wheelers are expected to outdo their carburetted counterparts in the areas of pickup, mileage, durability, dashboard diagnostics and the customer appeal of a highend technology. Criticisms Ergonomics and quality Due to the shape of the fuel tank, youngsters often refer the Bajaj Pulsar as "The Nut Crusher". Unfortunately, even in the upcoming model, the Pulsar DTS-Fi 220 cc, the manufacturers have not changed the design of the tank. Taller riders often find it difficult to 'tuck in', due to the lack of knee recesses. The infamous front fork failure in some of the later Pulsar 200 models raise concerns over component quality, though the faulty forks were later called back and replaced inconspicuously by the manufacturer. Pulsar gearboxes on older models were notorious for false neutrals. The earliest models suffered from oil starvation problems with the clutch plates, which were rectified in later models. The gearbox problems, however, persisted until the 2007 models were introduced. The earlier models also had a non-progressive clutch, which required some fine control on the user's part for a 'clean' take-off. It was also rather jerky in bumper-to-bumper traffic as a result.

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There has been a concern expressed over the quality of the Pulsar and Bajaj products in general. There have been reported incidents where the front forks of the pulsars cracked while braking. Also, there are some confirmed reports of entire rims getting torn off or cracking in bad road conditions. The other complaints are malfunctioning meters, too much vibration of the rear mudguard, noisy engines, defective LEDs and other lights. The 2006 Pulsar also faces numerous defects. The LED Tail Lights, Electronic Fuel gauge and Auto Start malfunctions frequently. Patent infringement allegations Recently, Bajaj Auto was in the news for accusing TVS Motors, long-standing rivals of patent infringement on the digital twin-spark ignition (DTSi) technology TVS countered by threatening to sue Bajaj Auto for libel. However, the launch of the controversial product has been set back by a few months, even though it had been earlier proclaimed as being 'ready to roll out' by the company representatives. TVS has also been trying to get the Bajaj patent revoked. Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajeev Bajaj said the company would wait for TVS's Flame to be out in the market to decide on future course of action regarding the patent infringement suit. "We have no overwhelming desire or fondness to go to the court," Bajaj said. Bajaj Auto mentions on their website that the usage of the twin spark plugs ensures a cleaner burn and less unburnt fuel in the exhaust as well as a higher thermodynamic efficiency. The supporters of this idea also claim that usage of an additional spark plug enables the engine to run a leaner air-fuel mixture leading to improved fuel efficiency. The performance of the DTSi equipped engines at high engine speeds has often been claimed to be on par with, and at times better than their Indian counterparts, despite having lower engine capacities. This claim might have substance, because, at high speeds, when the stroketime available for combustion is already very low, an additional spark plug could possibly help in realizing more complete combustion and therefore more torque. However, it should be noted that this particular benefit would be truly realized only at very high engine speeds (well over the typical on-street range of 1000-6000 RPM). In the typical speed range, the time available for combustion happens to be quite sufficient and it may not matter whether the combustion is fired using a single spark plug or two of them

Looks

Three colors - black, red & silver Smashing looks Mean muscular aerodynamic design Digital speedometers 21

Fuel indicator LED tail lamps New design seat cowl

Control

Stronger alloy steel wheel base Smaller wheel radius (17") Wheel base (1300mm) Easy top gear driving Lesser gear changes Improved engine torque optimizing engine performance Engine powered to carry higher loads

Comfort

Instant pickup in any gear Easy drivability in city traffic conditions due to ExhausTEC technology NitroX-Nitrogen assisted rear gas shockers give cushion feel Lesser gear change Engineered for carrying higher loads Low speed & high gear combination offers phenomenal ride Rip-roaring power without compromise on mileage

Mileage and Economy


User reported 50-55 kmpl in city conditions Under highway conditions user reported upto 62 kmpl Petrol Tank Capacity: 15 Ltrs Petrol Tank Reserve capacity: 2 Ltrs

Technical Specifications:

Engine: Power: Torque: Weight: Fuel Tank: Wheelbase: Gears: Top Speed: Brakes: Fuel Economy:

149.01 cc, 2 Plug 13.50ps@8500rpm 13.90nm@6500rpm 137.00 15.00 1330.00 5 Speed 113 Front Disk, Rear Drum 52

Bajaj Pulsar180cc:

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Pulsar has been a major hit in the market; it comes in two variants: Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi and Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTSi. Bajaj Pulsar DTSi comes with a throttle actuated ignition-control system that works in conjunction with a chip-controlled digital capacitor discharge ignition (CDI) system for accurate ignition timing under all conditions. The dual spark design accelerates and evens out flame propagation, which results in more efficient combustion and hence leads to better performance.

Pulsar's 180cc engine delivers maximum power of 16.5bhp @ 8000 rpm and a torque of 15.22 Nm @ 6000 rpm. It looks great with its mean muscular aerodynamic shape. Apart from the smashing look, Pulsar has lighter yet stronger alloy wheels, which when coupled with the longest wheelbase (1330mm) enhance the stability of the bike and at the same time make it more agile. It has a perfect blend of style and functionality. The posture is very flexible. You can sit at ease on it, or you can go all-out and stick your nose into the petrol tank. Shocks are good, vibrations are minimal, Switches are laid out conveniently, theres a tacho, a beam-flasher. The pillion is also comfortable, except for the grab-bar, which is a bit too small. It gives a mileage of 45-50kmpl and Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi gives 55-60 kmpl. Overall it is very good bike with good looks, feel, handling and mileage. BAJAJ PULSAR 300CC:

Bajaj Pulsar 300cc is a hoax? During a conversion about new bikes in India, my friend was talking about Bajaj, Indias largest and world fourth largest two wheeler manufacturer revolutionary in India. Frankly speaking I am no fan of Bajaj Products I always believe in companies like TVS, Yamaha and Honda when it comes to biking. Talking about my friend who alerted me about Bajajs upcoming release of a new powerful biking which is probably the BAJAJ PULSAR 300CC. At first it was 100CC then 120,150,180,200 and now its 220cc. 23

So now a 300 cc bike for Indian roads? Are we power drivers? Already Price of fuel is sky rocketing while traffic in parallel increases. Soon I went through a research over internet about Bajaj launching the new 300cc bike to confirm the news. At last I concluded it is PURELY HOAX. Bajaj has officially not announced any plans to launch 300cc right now in India. So if you come across any news about it then its completely one of false gossips. Above is the picture of Virtual stimulated photography of Pulsar claiming to be 300cc bike from Bajaj. Lastly guys please dont offend me I dont like Bajaj products due to their constant discontinuation of vehicle models. Some of examples are they discontinued Sunny, Chetak, Cub, Super, Wave, Legend, Bravo, Eliminator, Wind 125, Kawasaki 4s Champion, Kawasaki KB 100 RTZ, Boxer and Caliber. No news at all about Blade and Sonic. Do anyone ever thinked about the customers using the above model vehicles? Are they assured with any availability of Spare parts? So I usually depend on TVS and other companies!

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BAJAJ PULSAR 250CC:

More than a decade after rumours of the first 250 cc motorcycle from Bajaj - that was supposed to be a Kawasaki Ninja 250 - and several years after the first Bajaj pulsar hit the streets, hamara Bajaj decides that India has finally grown up. So, a 250cc Bajaj Pulsar will soon be tossed our way soon. We have seen 200 cc-plus motorcycles in India before - and I don't mean the venerable Bullets and Electras and whatnot. We had the Jawas and the Yezdis, and recently we saw the Hyosung Aquila selling in India at prices which could easily get us a used Maruti 800 or a Zen. Anyway, all that is in the past. Those who craved a 250 cc motorcycle in their college years are paunchy old men now, and the memory of their family at home do not allow them to blast around on a motorcycle anymore. Not to mention that those who banged together their own full-fairings for their motorcycles have teenaged kids now, and India stil does not have a full-faired motorcycle yet. No matter. The Bajaj Pulsar 250 cc will be launched by 2006-end. 2006-end? That's 8 months from now, and by then I would have put on another couple of inches around the stomach. No matter. Thank Bajaj for small mercies. So what do we know about this blazingly fast, super powerful, adrenaline pumping, iron machine? Zilch. We know nothing. But neither do you. So there. Anyway, one can reasonably expect it to be faster than the Hero Honda Karizma, and the current crop of 150 and 180 DTS-i Pulsars. Bajaj is usually smarter with pricing than most, so we can expect that it would, at worst, cost as much as the Karizma. Are those tears of joy that's flowing down the sides of your aging cheeks? Tut tut. Tough guys don't cry. Will it have a monoshock? Probably not, it will be too dramatic a step for Bajaj somewhat like the Eskimos abandoning their dog sleds for motorized toboggans. And hey, don't push it. Or Bajaj could delay the launch, and instead of riding it, you could end up applying for a motorcycle loan for your teeanged son. Any Indian automobile company can do that. They like to see you cry

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BAJAJ PULSAR 220CC:

Pulsar's 220cc oil cooled, Digital Twin Spark Fuel Injection (DTS FI) engine produces an awesome power of 20PS at 8500rpm (though not comparable, pulsar 220cc is more powerful than thunderbird) and an incredible torque of 19.12Nm at 6500rpm. Bajajs well proven exhausTEC (to beef up low-down power) features in pulsar 220cc too. Pulsar 220cc features the standard five speed gearbox with one down and four up pattern. Oil cooler placed just below the fuel tank helps in further cooling of engine lubricant and keep this high performance engine cool. Pulsar 220cc is the most stylish bike available in India. Though it resembles its siblings in most sense the voluminous front fairing and the fairing mounted mirrors distinct the pulsar 220cc from others. Surely another eye catcher from Bajaj through pulsar 220cc with six spoke alloy wheels, stylish body panels, clear lens indicators, exposed chain and the diff. Like its family members, in pulsar 220cc except for the tachometer, everything else including fuel gauge, speedometer, odo and two trip meters finds place in the orange glow of the digital read. The stepped seat is adequately padded for both rider and pillion and ends in a smart two-piece grab bar. Pulsar 220cc DTS FI offers a little under-seat storage cubby that can be unlocked via a cable release located under its lockable side panel. A massive stainless steel and alloy silencer adds a zing to the pulsar 220 along with the generous use of alloy for its rims, steering head, footrest-mounts and fuel-filler lid. The only bike in Pulsar 220's segment is Hero Honda Karizma R with 223cc engine which develops 17bhp at 7000rpm with 1.87kgm of torque at 6000rpm. Here is Pulsar's comparison with Karizma R.

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Pulsar 220cc DTS FI is offered in silver, blue and red. Pulsar 220cc DTS FI is priced at Rs. 81, 280(ex-showroom price as in october,2007) in Delhi.

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