Bajaj Electric Scooters

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2026 has been a busy year for Bajaj Auto. Since November 2025, the company has updated seven motorcycles, including the latest Pulsar 150 and Pulsar 125. Bajaj is also expected to introduce eight more motorcycles over the next few months, strengthening its lineup across the original Pulsar range, the NS series and the newer N series. Reports also suggest the company is working on a new sub-brand for motorcycles in the 125cc to 250cc segment. Alongside its petrol-powered models, Bajaj recently launched the Chetak C25 electric scooter with a claimed range of 113km and is developing a modular electric motorcycle platform for its upcoming EVs.

Origins

Bajaj Auto Limited is an Indian multinational two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturing company that was founded in 1945. The company was initially established as a trading company, importing and selling Vespa scooters in India under license from the Italian company Piaggio.

In 1959, Bajaj Auto began manufacturing scooters in India under its own brand name. The company's first scooter, the Bajaj Priya, was a huge success in the Indian market and was followed by other popular models like the Chetak and Super.

In the 1970s, Bajaj Auto expanded its product range to include motorcycles, introducing the Bajaj 150 and 175. These motorcycles were popular among Indian consumers, thanks to their affordability, reliability, and fuel efficiency.

In the years that followed, Bajaj Auto continued to innovate and expand its product lineup. In 1986, the company introduced the Bajaj Sunny, a scooter that was designed specifically for women. In 2002, Bajaj Auto launched the Pulsar, a sporty motorcycle that quickly became a bestseller in the Indian market.

Today, Bajaj Auto is one of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers in the world, with a wide range of motorcycles and scooters that are sold in India and in international markets. In recent years, the company has also focused on developing electric vehicles, launching the Chetak electric scooter in 2020.

In 2007, Bajaj and KTM joined hands in a strategic partnership between Bajaj Auto and KTM AG, with Bajaj Auto acquiring a 14.5% stake in KTM AG - a stake which later grew to 49.9%. The partnership has been highly successful, with the two companies collaborating on the development of new motorcycles and sharing technology and manufacturing expertise. Bajaj Auto manufactures KTM bikes in India and exports them to markets around the world, while KTM AG provides Bajaj Auto with access to its advanced technology and design capabilities. Today, the Bajaj-KTM tie-up is considered one of the most successful collaborations in the global motorcycle industry.

Bajaj entered a strategic partnership with Triumph Motorcycles UK to jointly develop and build mid-capacity motorcycles in 2020. In 2023, the second phase of this partnership kicked off where Bajaj took over Triumph’s operation in India for not just their co-developed bikes, but all of Triumph’s range.

November 2025, the Bajaj-KTM relationship entered a new phase when Bajaj Auto, through its subsidiary Bajaj Auto International completed a €800 million transaction to take full control of Pierer Bajaj AG, effectively becoming the majority owner of KTM's parent, Pierer Mobility AG, with a stake of around 74.9%. The deal closed on November 18, 2025, after Bajaj received all required regulatory approvals, with Pierer Bajaj AG since being renamed Bajaj Auto International Holdings AG. This made KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas step-down subsidiaries of Bajaj Auto, and the acquisition was highlighted as a defining development in Bajaj's FY2026 results, alongside record export volumes and its Chetak electric scooter crossing 700,000 cumulative units sold.

Greatest Hits

Bajaj Chetak - the most popular scooter from Bajaj; had huge waiting lists that spanned years and recently resurrected as an electric scooter.

Bajaj KB100/ Bajaj KB125 - Built in collaboration with Kawasaki, these were Bajaj’s answer to the dominance of the Yamaha RX100/135 during the two-stroke era.

Bajaj Sunny - the first non-geared scooter with a 50cc engine; paved the way for many 16-year olds to get their first driving licenses.

Bajaj 4S Champion - a 100cc 4-stroke offering from Bajaj that provided buyers a reliable and super efficient alternative to the popular Hero Honda Splendor.

Bajaj Eliminator - another motorcycle made in collaboration with Kawasaki, the Eliminator became the first cruiser bike in India and later evolved into the Avenger series.

Bajaj Pulsar 150/ Bajaj Pulsar 180 - made to compete with the Hero Honda CBZ and TVS Fiero, the Pulsars offered high performance at an affordable price, truly giving “power to the people”. The Pulsars live on even today in many different variants.

Bajaj Pulsar 220F - when launched, it was a Karizma-killer and remains in production even now thanks to its cult following.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 (NS series breakout model, launched 2012) is also frequently cited as a "greatest hits" entry for introducing perimeter frames and liquid cooling to the mass-market segment

Bajaj Chetak Electric - launched January 2020, it revived the iconic Chetak name as an EV and has since crossed 8 lakh (800,000+) cumulative sales, making it India's second-bestselling electric scooter after TVS iQube.