Everything you wanted to know about the country's oldest two- and three-wheeler manufacturer and more.
1. When did Bajaj Auto come into existence?
a. 1943 b. 1944 c. 1945
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Wrong The correct answer is c. Bajaj Auto, previously known as M/s Bachraj Trading Corporation Private Limited, came to life in November 1945. The company's initial products in the market were scooters and autorickshaws. The company rolled out its 100,000th vehicle as early as 1970.
Correct! Bajaj Auto, previously known as M/s Bachraj Trading Corporation Private Limited, came to life in November 1945. The company's initial products in the market were scooters and autorickshaws. The company rolled out its 100,000th vehicle as early as 1970.
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2. Which was the first cruiser type motorcycle launched by Bajaj Auto?
a. Eliminator b. Avenger c. Discover
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Wrong The correct answer is a. Bajaj launched Eliminator in the Indian market in the year 2001 with a price tag of Rs 87,012 (ex-showroom New Delhi) and was powered with a four-stroke natural air cooled engine. The Eliminator, originally from Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki, was taken off the market in the year 2005.
Correct! Bajaj launched Eliminator in the Indian market in the year 2001 with a price tag of Rs 87,012 (ex-showroom New Delhi) and was powered with a four-stroke natural air cooled engine. The Eliminator, originally from Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki, was taken off the market in the year 2005.
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3. Which was the first bike originally manufactured by Bajaj Auto without any collaboration?
a. Discover b. KB100 c. Pulsar
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Wrong The correct answer is c. When Bajaj saw that the market was shifting gears towards performance bikes with the launch of Hero Honda CBZ in the year 1999, it decided to roll out its own product in the market which was developed by the product engineering division of Bajaj Auto in association with Tokyo R&D. Christened Pulsar, Bajaj rolled out two versions of the bike in the year 2001.
Correct! When Bajaj saw that the market was shifting gears towards performance bikes with the launch of Hero Honda CBZ in the year 1999, it decided to roll out its own product in the market which was developed by the product engineering division of Bajaj Auto in association with Tokyo R&D. Christened Pulsar, Bajaj rolled out two versions of the bike in the year 2001.
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4. Which bike is marked as Eliminator's successor for the cruise type bike segment?
a. Duke b. Avenger c. Pulsar
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Wrong The correct answer is b. Bajaj Avenger was launched to carry on with the legacy of the Eliminator cruise style bike which phased out in the year 2005. The styling cues of Avengers were adopted from Eliminator but the new bike was targeting the premium segment with more affordable pricing. Eliminator's Rs 90,000 price tag was brought down to Rs 60,000 to gain margins.
Correct! Bajaj Avenger was launched to carry on with the legacy of the Eliminator cruise style bike which phased out in the year 2005. The styling cues of Avengers were adopted from Eliminator but the new bike was targeting the premium segment with more affordable pricing. Eliminator's Rs 90,000 price tag was brought down to Rs 60,000 to gain margins.
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5. In which year did Bajaj and KTM join hands?
a. 2006 b. 2007 c. 2005
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Wrong The correct answer is b. Bajaj Auto acquired a 14.5 per cent stake in the year 2007 in the KTM Power Sports AG and then the company signed an MOU which allowed Bajaj to take over the distribution of the KTM products in India and in the Southeast Asian countries. Bajaj continued to buy stakes and now owns more than 47 per cent stake in KTM.
Correct! Bajaj Auto acquired a 14.5 per cent stake in the year 2007 in the KTM Power Sports AG and then the company signed an MOU which allowed Bajaj to take over the distribution of the KTM products in India and in the Southeast Asian countries. Bajaj continued to buy stakes and now owns more than 47 per cent stake in KTM.
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6. Which was the first bike to be rendered with DTS-i technology?
a. Pulsar b. Discover c. Avenger
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Wrong The correct answer is a. DTS-i is an abbreviation for Digital Twin Spark Plug Ignition which refers to two spark plugs in the single cylinder engine and the timing of spark plugs are controlled by a digital microprocessor. The difference between a conventional 4-stroke engine and the DTS-i engine is the additional second spark plug set-up which leads to better burning of the air fuel mixture translating into better fuel efficiency without any compromise in power. Bajaj Pulsar 150cc and 180cc were the first bikes to be rendered with the DTS-I technology in the year 2003.
Correct! DTS-i is an abbreviation for Digital Twin Spark Plug Ignition which refers to two spark plugs in the single cylinder engine and the timing of spark plugs are controlled by a digital microprocessor. The difference between a conventional 4-stroke engine and the DTS-i engine is the additional second spark plug set-up which leads to better burning of the air fuel mixture translating into better fuel efficiency without any compromise in power. Bajaj Pulsar 150cc and 180cc were the first bikes to be rendered with the DTS-I technology in the year 2003.
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7. Bajaj Platina's design has taken styling cues from?
a. Kawasaki Wind 125 b. Kawasaki Caliber c. Kawasaki KB100
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Wrong The correct answer is a. Bajaj Platina's took design cues from the Bajaj Kawasaki Wind 125 which was rolled out in late 2003. Designed for the middle class Indian urban rider the Wind 125 is no longer in production for the Indian Market, though the bike is made for the export market and has delivered styling details for the manufacturing of Platina.
Correct! Bajaj Platina's took design cues from the Bajaj Kawasaki Wind 125 which was rolled out in late 2003. Designed for the middle class Indian urban rider the Wind 125 is no longer in production for the Indian Market, though the bike is made for the export market and has delivered styling details for the manufacturing of Platina.
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8. Bajaj Auto collaborated with which foreign company to enter into the bike market?
a. Honda b. Kawasaki c. Yamaha
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Wrong The correct answer is b. Bajaj joined hands with Kawasaki to enter into the bike segment and rolled out Kawasaki Bajaj KB 100 in the year 1986. Bajaj and Kawasaki joined hands in order to counter the partnership that was formed between Escorts and Yamaha as well as TVS's collaboration with Suzuki. Rajdoot 350 (Yamaha RD350B) was rolled out in 1983 while TVS launched the Ind-Suzuki AX100 in 1984-85.
Correct! Bajaj joined hands with Kawasaki to enter into the bike segment and rolled out Kawasaki Bajaj KB 100 in the year 1986. Bajaj and Kawasaki joined hands in order to counter the partnership that was formed between Escorts and Yamaha as well as TVS's collaboration with Suzuki. Rajdoot 350 (Yamaha RD350B) was rolled out in 1983 while TVS launched the Ind-Suzuki AX100 in 1984-85.
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9. Bajaj formed it's first partnership with which foreign company?
a. Piaggio Vespa b. Kawasaki c. KTM
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Wrong The correct answer is a. Bajaj formed its first collaboration with Piaggio Vespa in the 1960s. The company launched its first scooter, Chetak under this collaboration; however due to nationalisation programmes implemented by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Piaggio's license lapsed in the year 1971.
Correct! The correct answer is a. Bajaj formed its first collaboration with Piaggio Vespa in the 1960s. The company launched its first scooter, Chetak under this collaboration; however due to nationalisation programmes implemented by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Piaggio's license lapsed in the year 1971.
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10. The first KTM bikes produced in India, will be?
a. KTM RC 270 and RC 380 b. KTM RC 250 and RC 390 c. KTM RC 260 and RC 370
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Wrong The correct answer is b. Bajaj will manufacture the KTM RC 250 and RC 390 at its Chakan facility and both the bikes will be unveiled at the upcoming ECIMA motorshow in Milan, in November this year. Built on the Duke series the KTM RC 250 and RC 390 will be the first products of the Austrian brand in the full faired segment.
Correct! Bajaj will manufacture the KTM RC 250 and RC 390 at its Chakan facility and both the bikes will be unveiled at the upcoming ECIMA motorshow in Milan, in November this year. Built on the Duke series the KTM RC 250 and RC 390 will be the first products of the Austrian brand in the full faired segment.
