Bajaj Chetak

The Bajaj Chetak is an Indian-made motor scooter produced by the Bajaj Auto company from 1972 to 2006.[1] The Chetak is named after Chetak, the legendary horse of the Great Indian Warrior Maharana Pratap.

Chetak
Bajaj Chetak 1996 2 stroke
ManufacturerBajaj
Production1972―2006
SuccessorBajaj Classic
ClassScooter
EngineBefore 2002, 150 cc two-stroke 2002 - 2005, 110 cc four-stroke
Top speed85 km/h
Power7.5 BHP@ 5500 rpm
Torque10.8 NM @ 3500 rpm
Transmission1972 - 2005, 4 speed, manual with shifter in the left hand grip
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

History

Originally based on 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).[2]

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

On 16 October 2019, Bajaj Auto re-entered the scooter space by unveiling a new electric version of their Chetak scooter under the Urbanite EV sub-brand.[3] The production of the 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.[4][5]


The Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter is an electric two-wheeler from Bajaj Automaker, one of India's leading automakers. Chetak Electric is the latest retro style electric scooter with a design inspired by the image of his Bajaj Chetak scooter which was one of India's most popular scooters in the 80's and 90's, Bajaj Chetak has launched its new edition 2023, offering more driving range than before.[6]

Bajaj Chetak Electric is equipped with his 4 kW electric motor that develops 5.36 horsepower and 16 Nm of torque. The scooter is powered by a 3kWh lithium-ion battery pack that provides a range of up to 95km on a single charge. The scooter also has a reverse mode to help with parking and maneuvering in tight spaces.[7]

Features

Chetak electric has features like reverse gear mode, key-less function, combo brake. It also gives an indication/warning of low fuel and low battery on a fully digital LCD screen.

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 [8]
Footnotes / references
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References
  1. "Bye bye Bajaj: Sun sets on India's beloved scooter". The Seattle Times. 14 March 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  2. Kumar, Anuj (16 December 2009). "Bye bye Bajaj". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  3. "Chetak – A Brand new electric scooter | The Future of Mobility". Bajaj Auto. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  4. "Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Unveiled in India, Launch in 2020". News18. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  5. Bajaj Chetak Electric - Price, Top Speed, Range, Charging Time | First Look Review | ZigWheels, retrieved 24 January 2020
  6. Ganesh (24 March 2023). "Bajaj Chetak 2023 Electric Scooter". Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  7. Patel, Yash (23 February 2023). "Bajaj Chetak 2023 Awesome Electric Scooter All Specifications - News Casttle". News Casttle. Retrieved 23 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "Upcoming Two wheelers In 2020". Caringly Yours. 24 February 2020.

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