Bajaj Launches XCD 135 DTS-Si !

Published January 21, 2009
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Bajaj Auto today unveiled the first model of the six new launches scheduled for this year, the XCD 135 DTS-Si in New Delhi. This new model will play in the mid-level segment where buyers are looking for an upgrade from the 125cc segment and aspire something more exclusive and sporty instead of the humdrum 100-125cc commuters. There will be three models available with the Kick-start version costing Rs. 43,000 (ex-showroom), the electric start with drum brakes coming for Rs. 45,000 (Ex-showroom) and the top-of-the-line disc brake equipped variant retailing at Rs. 47,000 (Ex-showroom). Broadly the focus is on styling, features and providing more bang-for-the-buck to the average joe Indian biker.

The XCD 135 DTS-Si comes with an aerodynamically designed fuel tank coupled with digital instrumentation, LED tail lights, electric start and NITROX rear suspension. It will act as a catalyst to push the envelope of commuter motorcyclists towards higher displacement bikes. The 135cc powerplant uses the same DTS-Si techno-wizardry seen first time on the XCD 125 DTS-Si and then on the Platina 125 DTS-Si. The mill produces 11PS of power and incorporates a five-speed gearbox.

Bajaj Auto has been leading the market in the premium segment as well as the 100cc commuter bracket, but in the mid-level segment its arch rival, Hero Honda has been raking in numbers for a very long time. Bajaj Auto is geared up to turn tables in the mid-segment with three new launches starting with the XCD 135 DTS-Si. While the world grieved about the economic slump last year, significant development took place on the Indian two-wheeler front with bigwigs like Yamaha and Suzuki rolling out their international range of superbikes in India and also introducing India-bound models in the premium segment. However the premium segment leader Bajaj Auto has been lying dormant for the whole of 2008 except for the launch of the Discover 135 DTSi face-lift and the Platina 125 DTS-Si which was released in the final quarter of last year.

In 2009, Bajaj Auto will roll out six models out of which three, including the new XCD 135, will cater to the mid-segment while the remaining trio will play in the premium motorcycle category. Looks like the Pune-based giant is in power-band mode and it only makes things a lot better and exciting for us bikers.

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