Bajaj XCD DTS-Si

Engine :125 cc single, twin spark
Power :9.53 PS (9 hp/7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Torque :10.85 N·m (8 lb·ft) @ 5,000 rpm
Suspension :Telescopic front fork, dual rear shock
Brakes :Drum type
Wheelbase :1275 mm (50.2 in)
Fuel capacity :8 litres

The Bajaj XCD 125 DTS-Si is a motorcycle manufactured in India by Bajaj Auto.
Though Bajaj Auto claims that this bike gives 109 kmpl mileage under test conditions, it might actually give around 70 kmpl.
It costs around Rs.47,189 in Bangalore (on-road price).

Pros:

Digital Speedometer
Alloy wheels
LED tail lamp
Less weight
Stylish and good looking
Good mileage

Cons:

No Disc Brakes
LED tail lamp is small

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Bajaj platina price info

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Bajaj Platina is a 100 CC Motorcycle built by Bajaj Auto. It debuted in 2006.
Bajaj Platina is the 100cc bike from Bajaj Auto to take on TVS Star City. The cheaper version will come for Rs 34,500, while the higher version of Bajaj Platina will cost Rs 36,000 ( ex-showroom prices, Delhi). Bajaj hopes to sell about 75,000-80,000 units of Platinas a month.
The Bajaj Platina is based on the CT-100, but with a revised gearbox, fresher body panels and optional alloy wheels. Bajaj also offers the Bajaj Discover 112 in the entry level segment. The entry-level segment is being strengthened by the arrival of the Bajaj Platina. The company will use it new Pantnagar plant to build the Platina.
It is very much visible that all the body panels, fairings, electronics of this bike are borrowed from the successful Bajar Wind 125 Worldbike. It is debated whether it was a wise decision to cease the productions of Wind 125 & Caliber 115. Both were highly successful machines & were the top selling models in their respective segment when the production was cut. Both had exceptionally efficient & smooth Kawasaki K-Tec engines. The smooth engines were quite uncommon in India & were well received by the customers. The K-Tec engines are no longer in use & Bajaj instead uses indigenously developed powerplants.
Bajaj Auto has also announced plans to launch a dual-fuel bike which will run on CNG/LPG as well as petrol. The bike is under development.

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Bajaj-Renault small car

The design team that will develop the new $2,500 car for the Bajaj Auto Renault-Nissan joint venture company will comprise nearly 80 per cent Indian engineers to achieve cost competency, while the remaining will be drawn from the alliance partners.
Renault has appointed a programme director to head the team for which recruitment has started.
Speaking after the inauguration of Renault’s International Logistic Network (ILN) facility here, Mr Sylvain Bilaine, Managing Director, Renault India, said that the terms of the join venture agreement were clear, and the formal signing of the memorandum of understanding would happen soon.
“The car will compete with the Tata Nano, but will not be a me-too product,” Mr Blaine said, adding that Bajaj Auto aims to be the leader in developing it. “The Renault-Nissan alliance will support only what Bajaj doesn’t know,” he said, indicating that making of the body in white would be one of the support areas. The car that will be 100 per cent localised will come into the market in the first quarter of 2011. The company also has export plans for the product.
Renault’s ILN facility at Dighi near Pune, its first in Asia and the seventh in the world, will support its global manufacturing. Stating that India was an effective source of parts, Mr Jean Louis Fournier, Senior Manager Logistics for Renault S.A.S. said that logistics was a huge challenge for the company which manufactured 10,000 cars around the world everyday. Exports
The company will export containers to Turkey, Korea, France, South Africa and Romania from this facility and also hopes to also service Russia where Renault recently entered into a JV with carmaker AvtoVAZ.
Renault, which has 30 Indian suppliers as of now, will ship 400 containers during 2008, and expects these numbers to be 50 and 1,000 respectively next year. The company has identified an export potential of Rs 600 crore during 2009 and 1,200 crore in 2010.

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