End of an Era ?

normally_crazy · 7th July 2004, 20:04

hey guys,

just read yesterday that yamaha motors will stop manufacturing the rajdoot motorcyles from financial year 2005. the reasons are that due to stricter emission norms the rajdoot would not be able to comply .

also it said that it was a big hit in the north part of india , pecially in states of up, bihar,jhakhand. and they were managing to sell decent numbers.

if this happens the one feature that i will miss the most , is the exhaust note . it was an original at that time going " phat phat phat" . i really used to freak out on that sound.

definitely its like saying goodbye to the maruti 800 of the motorcycles.

i'll surely miss you rajdoot.

cheers

fieroid · 1st April 2005, 02:51

sure the rajdoot was a sexy bike...it was really rugged.........

glomus123 · 4th December 2009, 13:09

Sorry for revoking an old thread. Posting picture of my dad's Rajdoot, could find only one photo. It is an 1983 June model, still in excellent condition. He has modified its chassis to have the telescopic shocks. Still in running condition, except for the battery, he is using once in a month or so. 26 years the bike lived with us and stood beside with us through all good and bad. It had an original Cherry red color, came with beautiful tank cover, two side boxes, very good electricals. None failed till date, except for the bulbs. Will post some more old and new photos during the next visit to India. Thank you!!

gypsy1989 · 4th December 2009, 14:06

What a beauty!!! Glomus,your dad seems to be a bike lover,hence the condition. I have always wanted to ride this bike,but till date havent got the opportunity to do so.Maybe some day...

Ajaybiz · 4th December 2009, 14:24

My grandfather has one its 1968 or 69 model, looks typical BMW due to its handle bar and headlamp.

7th July 2004, 20:04	#1
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 537 Times View My Garage	hey guys, just read yesterday that yamaha motors will stop manufacturing the rajdoot motorcyles from financial year 2005. the reasons are that due to stricter emission norms the rajdoot would not be able to comply . also it said that it was a big hit in the north part of india , pecially in states of up, bihar,jhakhand. and they were managing to sell decent numbers. if this happens the one feature that i will miss the most , is the exhaust note . it was an original at that time going " phat phat phat" . i really used to freak out on that sound. definitely its like saying goodbye to the maruti 800 of the motorcycles. i'll surely miss you rajdoot. cheers
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1st April 2005, 02:51	#2
fieroid BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 706 Thanked: 305 Times	sure the rajdoot was a sexy bike...it was really rugged.........
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4th December 2009, 13:09	#3
glomus123 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: India Posts: 181 Thanked: 68 Times View My Garage	Sorry for revoking an old thread. Posting picture of my dad's Rajdoot, could find only one photo. It is an 1983 June model, still in excellent condition. He has modified its chassis to have the telescopic shocks. Still in running condition, except for the battery, he is using once in a month or so. 26 years the bike lived with us and stood beside with us through all good and bad. It had an original Cherry red color, came with beautiful tank cover, two side boxes, very good electricals. None failed till date, except for the bulbs. Will post some more old and new photos during the next visit to India. Thank you!! Attached Thumbnails
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4th December 2009, 14:06	#4
gypsy1989 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 7 Times	What a beauty!!! Glomus,your dad seems to be a bike lover,hence the condition. I have always wanted to ride this bike,but till date havent got the opportunity to do so.Maybe some day...
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4th December 2009, 14:24	#5
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 321 Times View My Garage	My grandfather has one its 1968 or 69 model, looks typical BMW due to its handle bar and headlamp.
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