Bajaj has been working on their own dual-sport motorcycle, adding to a long list of new launches expected from the Pune-based manufacturer. The motorcycle has now been spotted testing again, revealing some key details.
- Appears to have a 19 front-17 rear tubed spoke wheels
- Spotted testing with Pirelli MT60 tyres
- Most likely to launch in LatAm markets first
Proper dual-sport design
With an up-swept exhaust and a tall stance
This image gives us a detailed look at a few important things on the motorcycle. We can see a TFT instrument cluster that appears similar to the unit that debuted on the Pulsar N160 S and SS, supporting Google Maps mirroring on the latter. The next detail we can see is the multi-functional switch cube on the left side of the handlebar, presumably to access and navigate through the features the motorcycle will offer. For perspective, some of the brand’s more recent launches like the N160 SS come with modern day features like ride-by-wire which enables rider aids like three ride modes, traction control, and a new crawl function to make riding in traffic easier, and we could see those features on this upcoming dual sport as well.
Being an adventure motorcycle, it understandably has long travel suspension, although exact details are unknown at the moment. The other noteworthy thing is that the motorcycle appears to sport Pirelli MT 60 tyres, but it’ll likely wear different tyres in India to keep the prices affordable. Engine details are still unknown, but as we’d reported earlier it’ll likely be sub-300cc.
The Indian off-road motorcycle market has popular choices like the Hero Xpulse 210 and the Kawasaki KLX230, as well as the KTM 390 Enduro R in the 400cc class. We also have the upcoming Honda XR300 L and XR300 Rally. In an interview with Brazilian media, Bajaj’s Executive Director for the country, Waldyr Ferreira hinted at a launch in the local market towards the end of the year. The timeline for an Indian launch hasn’t been confirmed so far.
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