Bajaj Auto has launched its executive segment bike XCD 135 DTS-Si, which the company plans to export worldwide. The leading bike-maker is also planning to launch sports bike Ninja 250 from its technology partner Kawasaki soon. Priced at Rs. 45,000, the XCD 135 DTS-Si comes with 10.5 brake horsepower (bhp) engine.
The first batch of the bike will be rolled out from its Aurangabad plant in Maharashtra, while the subsequent production will take place at the Pantnagar facility in Uttarakhand. Launching the bike, Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said the company planned to export the new bike from April. It plans to sell 20,000 units of the new bike a month. The company also plans to introduce sports bike Kawasaki Ninja by mid-2009, which would be priced over Rs. 2 lakh. It is also proposing to launch motorcycles from Austrian bike maker KTM, in which Bajaj Auto has over 25 per cent stake.
Ramnath Subbu writes from Mumbai: While the premium end of the motorcycle market was witnessing low growth and the entry level bike segment was seeing declining growth, the mid-size bike segment had been seeing good growth. “In times of a downturn, customers tend to consolidate their choice in the middle level,” Amit Nandi, General Manager, Marketing, said.
Source: The Hindu Business
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hai i think its cool but need to ride once, no matter about the engine, i believe bajaj company engines, because, since from many years , iam using bajaj product , i mean bajaj scooter its cool rocking , so i love bajaj
The bike looks ok but Bajaj is sticking with the side fairings on almost all the bikes.It looks horrible on this bike but is ok on the Discover135cc DTS-i.But it will be a hit with the middle class since it is affordable and may be efficient also.
This is another crappy bike from Bajaj. Look at the one at the Auto Expo and look at this one, day and night difference. Plus only 2 bhp over the 125cc XCD. Who really cares of these 10cc increments. Damn you Bajaj.
hmmmm.. bajaj XCD..
in the given picture… the bike does look a bit good towards the front end.. but the rear end is still questionable.. last time, the XCD’s rear was pathetically designed.. no doubt on that.. lets hope this one is far more better looking than its predecessor.
it rocks man i love my indian and i love my bajaj
XCD135 dts-si it is the coolest i ride
Jai-ho Bajaj,I purchased this bike in feb-2009 this is an extraordinary bike ,it gives me 67+ in hyderabad city being a 135cc bike I love this bike.I had splendor then shine and now xcd-135.xcd has everything performance,efficiency,stabaility etc.overall I give this bike 4.5 out of 5
i want to bye xcd-135?i am really confused with herohonda and bajaj.can any one tel wheather i wil go for bajaj or hero honda..and wt abt xcd135.?
Hi Nihar, u can go for XCD 135. I bought one just last week and its an awesome bike. The best part is it has 5 gears and good fuel efficiency when compared others bikes in the same catagory…. and best part is 5 gears bcos with 4 gear bikes u some time feel a need for the 5th gear….
mr srikanth ,i think bajaj xcd 135 gives 55-58 milage as i also thought that it would give better than that but i was wrong,but over all i like it quite good
I think bajaj xcd135 all side is good. Easy drive & xcd 135 drive Excellent. I am enjoy bajaj XCD 135.
hey i seen the bike I liked it look wise and feature wise. tail lamp is better than the previous version definitely.I am buying it. I hope I get atleast 65 on bangalore roads with all the traffic.
Hi All..
I bought this one in Dec 2009 in Chennai.
I went for this after lots of research in Books & Internet reviews
***************ALL THE DETAILS ARE BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND PREFERENCE. INDIVIDUAL IDEAS MAY VERY***********.
My options are
1. Very good driving comfort at speeds of 40~60
2. Good Mileage and Low maintenance.
3. Easy Handling.
4. Long lasting and durable.
I desired to choose above 100 CC (Vibrations at good speeds) and Below 150 CC (Heavy and Cant Handle).
My options are XCD 135 (125 is flop), Flame, Shine, Gladiator, Glamour Fi and Pulsar 135
1. Flame – This is the one I thought to buy initially. I went for test ride and found that it has a very good starting trouble.. Clutch is very sensitve… Mechanic from TVS showroom said that it is giving vibrations because of its design and they dont know as of now how to resolve that one. He told to go for city 110. But I dont like that one’s shape. I usually go for long trips, where its difficult to find mechanics around. So, if the bike fails to start, it will be very difficult for me. So, I left Flame. But flame looks are great and hot.
2. Shine – Doesnt look great for me. A friend of mine using this clearly said, it vibrates at >60 speeds. I dont want to invest in this one.. But I didnt test ride.
3. Gladiator – Excellent bike. But I read that gettting spare for yamaha is difficult. So, I cant have it for years.
4. Glamour Fi – I heard that its great and planned for test ride and went. Showroom (Adayar) people are worst. They said it will take 1 month after I pay amt for delivery. No test ride vehivle also available. It costs Rs: 14000/- more than XCD. Spares are very costly.
5. Pulsar 135 – I drove that. It is very great. Light weight. But 3 problems I face with it. 1. New kind of engine. SO no details about that. Bajaj is a bit famous for beta ones. 2. Its target is power users. SO less mileage. 3. Seat design is good only for friends and not good for family.
So I dont want to take risk.
Finally My Bajaj XCD.
1. It gives very good comfort at 50 kmph. (I am not a power user).
2. My famlly members can sit happily at the back seat. Suspension is very very good. Especially when women/old people sit at the back, its very comfortable.
3. Gives me mileage of 73 at speeds of 40~50 on highway in the first week itself. I am expecting more after 1st service.
4. Handling is very good. BAck tire is very big. I feel its almost double of splendor (I dont know the exact figures.)
5. Cost of spares is very less than others.
Parts of XCD are a bit delicate. I can see the fuel tank of that one moving when I apply force. (But mechanic showed me that, even for pulsar it moves like that only)
If I use it single handedly with regulare service, I am sure, it will be long lasting. Instead of buying 110 CC at 45000 I went for this one for 50,800 with disc and self, alloy wheels.
I bought in Jai Bajaj and they gave insurance free (Rs: 1200, Highest discount in chennai for cash payment. For sure). For the amount I am fully satisfied “for the way I use and I drive”.
Guys… When You are interested in this, Please see Red Colour Bike (not images.. just see actual bike) once when compared to others colours. Red one with yellow graphics.. is very very hot. You love it and I see every one looking at this one at Signals..
Ultimately – My Idea is – Its simple to drive yet powerful, Cost Effective, Slim and Hot. Tail lamp looks great for me. Same tail lamp for Pulsar 135 too…
********** FINAL DECISION SHOULD BE FROM YOUR HEART BASED ON YOUR PREFERANCE. COS ITS YOU WHO IS GONNA USE IT ****************TAKE TEST DRIVE 2 TIMES OR 3 TIMES. DECIDE WISELY*****
- Hope this will be useful. As I said, its based on my resarch / experience. Individual ideas may vary.
i want to buy a bajaj bikes.
my requirement is good sporty look, good milage, low maintances, low price.
my choice are xcd135, xcd sprint 135 and pulser 135
who is better, anyone tell me early???????
Hi Vikash!
Sprint and pulsar 135 has a weird mudguard and there is nothing much difference in power but u l pay more may be 60,000 rs.
All that is there in xcd135 its even giving around 60-70 mileage. and low price.
I suggest go for xcd135 black and combi color green,blue, red
hiii…guys i purchased xcd 135 last month it gives u a cool driv…look is also gd…& gd fuel efficiency…2…so its a best buy….ride & enjoy..!!!
HI guys, well xcd 135 is awesome. I was riding the other day at 92 speed suddenly a skoda stopped for some reason i hit my disk break and had an awesome stoppy. People around were staring at me (even girls)
. I am really happy with the bike. my recent mileage is 68/ltr.
dont buy this bike instead of this one i prefer you yamaha gladiator
Hello All,
I m planning for the New XCD 135 because of its ultimate features, but I am having one question that :
Is now XCD is not suported by the Bajaj?
Because You will not find it in the product list of Bajaj on its home site………
Rakesh Jha
Hi rakesh jha. well dont worry about the product list. may be they have taken out because sprint and pulsar 135 are having same design n all. but still they support xcd 135 dont worry.
hai guys i purchased my bajaj xcd 135 before 7months, believe me ,friends this bike is a masterpiece from the basket of bajaj.it has got goog looks,good mileage about 67 km/hr, more overeasy to handle in heavy traffic,with 5 gears and attractive features,friends i have gone crazy about this 2 wheeler, friens if u are thinking of buying it<then go for it,without a second thought
its so coolllllllllll bikeeeeeeeeeeeee
Guys
I’m using XCD-Black & Blue…
After a long & long fight with my dad, I bought d small Pulsar..
From d day 1 itself it took me 2 a long height..
I changed d original handle bar with short & cute New pulsar’s 150 handle bar..
So now its looking pretty gud nd a nice feel while riding and in addition to this I removed d chain cover also, so its looking a naked look – tat too giving little bit a manly look…
— For riding also its grt with 10.5 bhp..
Hi friends i m eager to buy bajaj xcd135 my req. is good milage, self start, low sound, and smooth drive is this fit in every case….
if any problem u found in this bike then plz. sugg. me at-surajguptaclg@live.com or 9430030255
hiiiiiiiii friends don’t purchase this bike bcz this bike cylencer are un success and milage also not good…………….
this bike r so good bt dont purchase it………………..