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sushil_n79 BHPianJoin Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bhopal (M.P),Hyderabad (A.P) Posts: 348 Thanked: 239 TimesView My Garagere: Restoration and The Untold story of Our Prized Possession "The 1974 Bajaj 150". I am back with the updates, rains has been creating havoc on the restoration process but my painter is going real slow and careful except for a stupidity which I will disclose later. was really upset with my painter but again cannot help it much as climate is playing smart games hopefully the project comes out as anticipated. RegardsSushil Narayanan Hi EveryoneI am back with the updates, rains has been creating havoc on the restoration process but my painter is going real slow and careful except for a stupidity which I will disclose later. will do it and let me know next week.
Type of scooterType of motorcycleBajaj Super fe Manufacturer Bajaj Production 1976–2006 Assembly Bajaj Successor Bajaj Super FE(12v) Engine 2-stroke 125 cc Top speed 80 KM/H Power 5.9 bhp (6v) /7.5 bhp (12v) @ 5500 rpm Torque 1.01kgm Transmission 4 speed twist grip with 1up 3down pattern Brakes Drum(Front and Rear) Tires 3.5 X 8(Front and Rear) Fuel capacity 5L Fuel consumption 35-45 kpl real world economy Turning radius 47°The Bajaj Super was a two-stroke 150 cc motor scooter produced in India by Bajaj Auto between 1976 and 2006. History [ edit ]Early models were a licensed reproduction of the Italian-made eight-inch-wheeled Vespa Super. [citation needed]Later model Bajaj Supers appear to have incorporated various features of the Vespas VNA, VNB, VBB, Super and Sprint. For instance, the 1981 model Bajaj Super has near-identical components: Vespa Super body, VNA/VNB/VBB 8-inch wheels, and Vespa SS180 headlight. The Bajaj Super has a 150cc 6 BHP at 5500 RPM of engine, with excellent pick up and a top speed of 80 km/h in standard testing conditions.
However, once the markets opened up in the 90s, there was an unprecedented surge of motorcycles in the Indian two-wheeler space, both from other Indian companies as well as Japanese manufacturers. And suddenly the humble Chetak also had to contend against the first wave of variomatic scooters in the form of the Kinetic Honda, which offered all the practicality of the Chetak with significantly increased convenience. Like the Chetak mobilised the menfolk back in the 70s, these automatic scooters were responsible for a lot of women taking up two wheels. It was people’s perception of transportation that changed, and the Chetak simple couldn’t handle such an onslaught. This coupled with the dated design of the Chetak sounded its death knell, as its production ended in December 2005.
