Bajaj is working on a new commuter motorcycle which was recently caught on cameras. Draped heavily in camouflage and drenched in rain, the test mule was spotted testing in Pune near the bikemaker’s Chakan-based manufacturing facility.
Going by the recent spy images, it seems Bajaj is planning to expand the CT lineup of commuter bikes. The company currently offers three models in the CT range– CT 100, CT 110 and CT 125X. The upcoming model could be called CT 150X and sit on top of the current crop of CT motorcycles.
Bajaj CT 150X spied: Highlights
Despite being heavily camouflaged, the latest spy shot reveals quite a few details about the testing prototype. Up front, the bike flaunted a round headlamp, flanked by sizable bulb turn indicators and headlined by a licence plate. It sports a handlebar with a brace and hand guards besides a pair of thick front forks. All these visual highlights feel familiar with the CT 125X launched last year.
That said, the fuel tank appears to be slightly more rounded and devoid of any curves, seamlessly extending towards the rear body panels. Other noteworthy highlights include a single-piece seat, an engine sump guard, split-spoke alloy wheels, a rear tyre hugger, and a saree guard with an integrated rear foot rest.
Bajaj CT 150X spied: What to expect?
The choice for a 150cc could be obvious since the company had to discontinue the Pulsar P150 after poor sales. Bajaj currently retails two 150cc motorcycles in its lineup– the old Pulsar 150 and the new-age Pulsar N150. Clearly, there is room for at least one more 150cc bike that caters more to the mass market buyers who seek a basic, rugged commuter motorcycle, especially in Tier-3 and rural centres of the country.
It will be interesting to see which powertrain Bajaj opts for– the old Pulsar 150 or the modern N150. In our opinion, Bajaj is expected to opt for the former to keep the cost in check. This old 149cc fuel-injected, air-cooled engine delivers 14 PS of max power and 13.25 Nm of peak torque while being paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
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