Bajaj CNG bike launch postponed to July 17

Low running costs would be the main USP of the CNG bike.

Bajaj Auto plans to launch its first CNG-powered motorcycle in the Indian market. The bike was initially expected to go on sale later this month, however, according to Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto, the launch has now been postponed to July 17.

Sharma also revealed that the upcoming CNG bike will be positioned in the entry-level segment. It has been designed to cater to cost-conscious buyers.

The Bajaj CNG bike is likely to be based on a double cradle frame and could be powered by a ‘sloper engine’. While the exact technical details of the engine are yet to be revealed, Sharma said that the performance is expected to be in the 110-150cc ballpark.

However, low running costs would be the main USP of the CNG bike. The company claims that it should be able to cut down on operating and fuel costs by up to 50-65%.

Source: EVO India