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Bajaj Auto hopes to venture into the premium electric bike segment with the help of their Austrian partner, KTM.

  • The Chetak electric scooter is Bajaj’s first attempt at electric two-wheelers.
  • The Chetak is currently on sale in 27 cities in India.

Currently, the Indian motorcycle company already has its own electric scooter on sale in India, namely the Chetak.

The Chetak is doing pretty well in terms of sales volume, with over 14,000 units delivered to customers across the country while 16,000 bookings are in the pipeline as of June 2022.

Despite the initial sales was only for Pune and Bengaluru, but due to the high demand, the Chetak electric scooter are now available at 27 cities across India.

However, the next step for Bajaj is to foray into the high-end electric bikes, as confirmed by Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director Bajaj Auto.

“We are in discusiion with KTM, there is a joint work going on where we are looking at platforms for high-end electric motorcycles.

“The plan is on our radar and will be announced at the right time,” he said.

Upgraded 2022 Modenas Dominar D400 reportedly set for local introduction middle of this year.

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Tahun lalu, gergasi motosikal India, Bajaj Auto telah memperkenalkan Dominar UG 400 yang telah dikemas kini dengan ciri ‘touring’.

Motosikal yang dilabel sebagai jentera ‘sport tourer’ itu telah dinaik taraf dengan beberapa ciri baharu antaranya penghadang angin tinggi, handguard, slot pengecas UBS, pelindung enjin (bash plate) dan ‘carrier’ serta ‘back stopper’.

Dalam perkembangan terbaru, rakan media Paultan.org melaporkan bahawa Dominar baharu versi ‘touring’ itu akan diperkenalkan untuk pasaran Malaysia tidak lama lagi oleh pengedar tempatan, Modenas yang turut bertanggungjawab menjenamakan semula motosikal Bajaj untuk pasaran negara.

Bagaimanapun, model baharu itu akan terus menawarkan spesifikasi sama seperti Dominar D400 UG termasuk enjin satu silinder 373.3cc DOHC dengan penyejukan cecair yang menawarkan 40hp pada 8,650rpm dan 35Nm pada 7,000rpm.

Dengan permintaan semasa terarah kepada motosikal jenis ‘touring’, ternyata kemasukan Dominar versi baharu ini akan menggembirakan ramai kaki ‘touring’ yang mahukan motosikal seumpamanya dengan harga mampu milik. – Paultan.org

Selepas sekian lama Triumph dan Bajaj menoktahkan perjanjian kerjasama, akhirnya motosikal sulung hasil kolaborasi dua jenama itu dikesan menjalani ujian jalan raya di United Kingdom.

sumber: MCN

Menariknya, gambar ‘spy shot’  itu mendedahkan beberapa perkara, pertamanya model sulung itu bukanlah motosikal yang diinspirasikan daripada Trident 660 seperti yang didakwa sebelum ini.

Sebaliknya, jentera ujian itu mirip model Triumph Scrambler 1200.

Keduanya, kerjasama dengan Bajaj jelas kelihatan pada model tersebut, terutamanya penggunaan enjin satu silinder serta beberapa komponen lain antaranya cakera brek jenis radial dua-pot dari ByBre, ciri sama terdapat pada Dominar 400 UG dan KTM 390 Duke.

sumber: MCN

Beberapa perkongsian atas talian juga mendapati motosikal tersebut mengguna pakai paparan TFT yang sama diambil dari KTM 390 namun komponen itu mungkin akan ditukar.

Setakat ini belum dapat dipastikan kapasiti enjin yang akan menggerakkan jentera tersebut namun hampir pasti babitkan sesaran antara 350cc hingga 500cc.

Meskipun berkongsi beberapa komponen dari KTM 390 dan Dominar namun model akan datang itu jelas menampilkan DNA sama seperti Scrambler 1200 antaranya lampu LED jenis bulat, ‘bar-end mirror’, dan ekzos tinggi.

Bagaimanapun, dengan model ini dijangka akan dipasarkan sebagai model 2023, mungkina akan terdapat beberapa naik taraf lain yang akan dilaksanakan kelak.

Baby Scrambler ini bakal menjadi motosikal sulung oleh Triumph yang menawarkan kapasiti kecil dalam usaha untuk menyaingi segmen itu yang cukup sengit ketika ini. – MCN

The collaboration between Triumph and Bajaj Auto is finally upon us as the test mule motorcycle was caught doing rounds for the first time.

From its looks, the upcoming Baby Triumph will not be based on the Trident 660 or any of the Hinckley’s naked range, but instead, the test mule looks similar to the firm Scrambler 1200 lineup.

We can see that the test mule features some similar components and parts to those found on the Bajaj-built KTM 390 Duke.

According to YouTuber MOTOBOB, who came across the test bike, the dash is lifted straight from the 390 Duke, and while it could change later during the production stage, it shows how closely Triumph and Bajaj are working.

Other similar components taken from the 390 includes ByBre radially-mounted two-piston brake callipers.

While we know the bike runs on a single-cylinder Euro5 certified engine, the finer details, including the engine capacity (rumoured to be between 350cc to 500cc), is still unknown.

Although Bajaj is responsible for the engine development and manufacturing, the motorcycle will carry Triumph’s badge.

Looking at how aggressively Triumph’s is developing the new bike, we assume that the finished product will debut later this year.

The baby Triumph could find its way to rival other small capacity single-cylinder machines like the 390 Duke, BMW G 310, Honda CB300R, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Bajaj’s very own Dominar 400 UG.

(Source: MCN)

Bajaj is set to kickstart its electric two-wheelers production at a new facility beginning June 2022.

The Indian manufacturing giant invested more than USD40mil towards the new production facility dedicated solely to produce electric motorcycles.

The new facility will not only be responsible to produced the Indian brand electric two-wheelers but also for the upcoming Husqvarna Vektorr and the highly anticipated E-Pilen.

According to reports, the factory boast a massive 500,000 sqft of land and is capable of producing around half a million electric vehicle in a year.

The new plant is responsible not only assembly but also fabrication, painting and quality assurance.

Most importantly, all vehicles produced from the new facility will not only be sold in India but also other for other markets including Asia and Europe.

Not really, but they could, considering how big is the adventure motorcycle segment these days.

Previously, the adventure-touring segment is filled with a long list of big-bore ADV bikes, mostly ranging 1000cc and above.

However, the growing demand for ADV bikes has led manufacturers to create small and middleweight adventures machines such as KTM’s 390 Adventure and the 250 Adventure.

This could also lead Bajaj to turn towards the ADV segment with their own version of an adventure bike.

Moreover, since the Indian motorcycle manufacturer is already responsible for putting together the KTM 390 and 250 Adventure in Pune, India, it could potentially lead Bajaj to develop their version of an ADV bike.

One of India’s render artists, @abin_designs_511 has gone ahead and created a concept look of the alleged Bajaj Pulsar F250 Adventure.

However, the rendered image showed a concept that features a sports-tourer as compared to the more adventure looks on the KTM 250 Adventure.

The Pulsar F250 Adventure has a sleeker rear and a sportier front. It also features a large belly pan similar to the one available of most of the Pulsar range.

While this is just a render image, but it could also lead to the real deal soon enough.

Following the success of Dominar Rides to Ipoh, the journey continues with a new group of Dominar owners, to a new location.

The focus of the Dominar Rides is to have a new experience for each ride and to enable a different group of owners to share the experience.

This time around, the participants of the second ride enjoyed a tricky ride to Rimba Valley Motocamp, located at Janda Baik, Pahang.

As usual, the riders got together at Circle Cafe, Kelana Jaya, for a light breakfast and briefing.

Upon arrival at the cafe, every rider is obligated to take the Covid-19 screening test to ensure the safety of everyone.

The convoy rolled out at 9.30 am and made a quick stop at the famous BHP Karak petrol station before continuing to Genting Sempah.

The ride up to Rimba Valley Motocamp allows all riders to test out the Modenas Dominar D400 capabilities going through tight corners and uneven terrain.

Interestingly enough, the riders were able to experience a short ‘off-road’ with their Dominar upon arrival at Rimba Valley before Captain Nik Huzlan led them to the campsite for lunch.

 

The adventure did not stop there as owners of the first-generation Dominar were given a chance to test out the new Dominar D400 UG.

The host, Capt. Nik also took a few riders for a knee-deep river-crossing challenge with the new Dominar D400 UG located about a kilometre away from the camp.

Despite the short route from KL to Janda Baik, it was quite an adventure for the rest of the convoy. And one that will not be forgotten anytime soon.

Meanwhile, the next Dominar Ride will take a new batch of owners on an adventure to Pengkalan Balak, Melaka on the 27th of November.

Setelah beberapa bulan laporan mengenai Bajaj Pulsar baharu didedahkan diikuti dengan beberapa imej bocor, akhirnya pengeluar motosikal India itu merasmikan Pulsar N250 dan F250.

Pulsar 250 itu tampil dengan rekaan serba baharu secara keseluruhan terutamanya panel depan yang tampak lebih segar dan moden dengan kehadiran lampu projektor LED dan Daytime Running Light (DRL).

Menariknya, Pulsar 250 ini juga dilengkapi pelbagai ciri terkini antaranya:

  • Monoshock baharu dan fork depan teleskopik 37mm
  • Klac assist dan slipper
  • Paparan digital + meter analog
  • Pengecas USB
  • Jarak penggunaan minyak

Bukan itu sahaja, varian 250cc ini juga didatangkan dengan petunjuk gear (gear indicator) yang sebelum ini tidak ditawarkan pada model Pulsar 200.

Sistem membrek juga dinaik taraf dengan cakera brek lebih besar, 300mm depan dan 230mm belakang yang turut dipadankan bersama ABS (single-channel).

Buat masa ini belum ada pengesahan sama ada model ini akan turut dijenamakan semula oleh MODENAS sepertimana yang dilakukan pada varian Pulsar 200.

Pada masa sama, model 250 ini juga didatangkan dengan tangki 14L, tayar 100/80-17 depan dan 130/70-17 belakang.

Sementara itu, Pulsar 250 ini dihidupkan enjin satu silinder 249.07cc SOHC yang menghasilkan 24hp pada 8,750rpm dan 21.5Nm pada 6,500rpm.

Buat masa ini tidak dapat dipastikan sama ada Pulsar 250 ini akan turut dijenamakan semula oleh MODENAS sepertimana yang dilakukan pada varian Pulsar 200.

Triumph Motorcycles is soon to announce a new range of small and medium capacity bikes in collaboration with Indian firm Bajaj Auto.

Triumph penned a deal with Bajaj back in January 2020 to develop a new range of so-called ‘baby’ Triumph that would sit between 200 to 750cc model range.

While the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed back the new model’s unveiling, according to Triumph Motorcycles Head of Brand Management, Miles Perkins, plans are still on track.

“That’s going great guns, I have seen the development motorcycles and the prototype for those, it’s all on track.

“We haven’t yet confirmed exactly what the bikes are and exactly when we will launch them but the news is forthcoming soon,” he said.

Interestingly, the latest update suggests that the new range will be sold globally, dismissing the earlier reports that Triumph intends to target only the Asian markets.

Meanwhile, Triumph is currently busy updating its 2022 range starting with the recently launched new Tiger Sport 660. The British firm is also set to unveil the new Tiger 1200 range after dropping a few sets of teaser photos and videos of the new adventure bike.

(Source: Visordown)

Bajaj is set to unveil an updated version of the Dominar 400 UG for 2022.

The new Dominar is fitted with a taller windscreen to improve win protection and comfort, especially during long-distance riding.

Bajaj also equipped the ‘facelift’ model with a handguard that helps protect the hand from road debris, which we think is a good move considering that is one of the first things that previous Dominar owners did once they got their hands on the bike.

Check out our review of the new Modenas Dominar D400 UG below:

Not only that, the 2022 Dominar also comes with a rear luggage rack as standard, including a redesigned bash plate and engine guard that now protects the radiator.

Nonetheless, the bike’s overall look and specifications remain the same, including the 373.3cc single-cylinder DOHC liquid-cooled engine that continues to deliver 40PS @ 8,800rpm and 35Nm @ 6,500rpm.

The Dominar 400 range is currently sold in Malaysia under the Modenas brand.

(Source: Dino’s Vault)

It took about a year and a half for the Dominar 400 UG to make it to the Malaysian market.

For many months Modenas buyers waited keenly for the introduction of the new sport touring for the entry-level market.

Their anticipation fuelled by all the content on the Dominar UG coming from Indian content makers. And almost all of them had something good to say.

So naturally sales of the previous generation Dominar slowed to a little more than a grind. Modenas had previously committed to ordering a certain amount of Dominars from its business partner – Bajaj Auto Ltd of India.

So this was a lose-all situation – Modenas couldn’t move Dominars fast enough to place an order for the UG model, and the market didn’t want the old Dominar because of all the positive feedback the market was getting from India.

This situation forced Modenas into overdrive, and the much loved Malaysian bike maker introduced offer after offer, even lowering the price to a never before seen price for its segment.

Those that didn’t mind not having the latest toy took the amazing offers, while those that were patient would have their patience rewarded. Something I will get to shortly.

The gamble worked (obviously) and Modenas has introduced the new Dominar 400 UG.

I’m not quite sure if we can still call it new considering that it is in actual fact a 2019 model.

But for the sake of the Malaysian market and this article, let’s just call it new.

And boy have the patient been rewarded, because not only is the Dominar 400 UG more matured compared to the previous model, but at just RM13,997, it is quite easily the deal of the year! If only there was an award for that.

In case you were wondering what could be so different considering both bikes look almost identical. Well, it takes a keen eye and the real difference lays under the skin.

From the outside, the new Dominar offers an updated headlamp.

Doesn’t look like it but the design is actually slightly different and it is brighter too.

Then there is the new radially mounted ByBre callipers grabbing a 320mm disc.

It’s mounted on the left of the bike now, the old had its brake calliper on the right.

The previous callipers were also axial mounted, and because most calliper locks are made for radially mounted callipers, owners of the Dominar were sitting ducks when dealing with calliper thieves. Well, no more.

Rims are of a new design too, and it accentuates the overall sportiness of the Dominar.

The forks are arguably the biggest update to the Dominar 400 UG, replacing the conventional forks in favour of more advanced (and better looking) upside down forks measuring in at an impressive 43mm with 135mm of travel.

The new forks are a good mix of comfort and sportiness, with just the right amount of stiffness in the corners without too much dive under heavy braking.

The front end did feel light at speeds above 160km/h.

The front tyre felt like it was just skimming the road, which is a very unnerving feeling especially in corners.

The old Dominar had an issue with leaking fork seals that made the front feel wobbly if not rectified quickly.

Time will tell how the new forks will fare in the Malaysian climate.

Then there is the new twin meter panel set up, something like that on a Ducati Diavel.

The top meter displays engine related information like rpm, speed and warnings like when the stand is down or when you’re low on fuel.

The bottom meter panel displays a highly anticipated gear position indicator, something that Dominar and Pulsar buyers particularly demand for.

But the real difference in the Dominar 400 UG lay in the way it rides.

Though it is powered by the same 373cc, single-cylinder engine, but it now produces more power, is cleaner and more fuel-efficient.

Unlike before, the engine now features Double Overhead Cams, and this combined with the liquid cooling and fuel injection, helps produce 10PS and 10Nm of torque more than before.

This takes power figures to 40PS @ 8800rpm and torque is rated at 35Nm @ 6500rpm.

This even makes the bike sound angrier during idle, with a heavier bass making the Dominar sound sportier than before despite its single thumper set up.

And it is very willing to rev, more so than before while power delivery is linear with no loss in between.

This gives the Dominar a sportier character than before.

Making it feel more willing to accelerate harder while the ByBre brakes feel more than up to the job of slowing it down.

The new 43mm USD forks too are a good combination of sports and comfort.

During hard braking there is the usual dive, but it feels just right and does not feel like it’s diving more than it should.

On uneven roads the forks take on a different character of absorbing bumps and ruts. Suddenly it is more willing to dive and to soak up unevenness.

Almost feels like they’re electronically adjustable forks, but they’re not.

The rear monoshock is adjustable with a 110mm of travel.

This is probably what made the bike feel like it was floating because I did not adjust it to my weight. But knowing that it is adjustable works for me.

The most amazing thing about the new Dominar is its price – at just RM13,997 without insurance.

At that price, the new Dominar 400 UG is not just a great price, but is a steal.

You will not believe how much sportier it has become until you ride it.

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