Bajaj XCD
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The Bajaj XCD 125 DTS-Si was a motorcycle
manufactured in India
by Bajaj Auto
. It was launched in September 2007. It clocked up sales of 18,000 units in its first month and sold around 28,000 units per month. On January 2009, a 135 cc version of XCD was launched. Bajaj reported that more than 20,000 units of XCD 135 were sold in its first month of launch Due to reduced sales, the 125 cc version was discontinued by Bajaj on November 2009, followed by the 135cc variant.
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
manufactured in India
India
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by Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian vehicle manufacturer started by Jamnalal Bajaj from Rajasthan in the 1930s. It is based in Pune, Maharashtra, with plants in Chakan , Waluj and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal. The oldest plant at Akurdi now houses the R&D centre Ahead...
. It was launched in September 2007. It clocked up sales of 18,000 units in its first month and sold around 28,000 units per month. On January 2009, a 135 cc version of XCD was launched. Bajaj reported that more than 20,000 units of XCD 135 were sold in its first month of launch Due to reduced sales, the 125 cc version was discontinued by Bajaj on November 2009, followed by the 135cc variant.
Design and styling
Bajaj XCD was the first 125 cc bike in India to feature LCD instruments in the console. It also features a spring-loaded foldable number plate which prevents damage to the low mounted fairing in case of sudden front fork compression. The 135 cc variant features the same analog tachometer and digital speedometer as the Bajaj DiscoverBajaj Discover
The Bajaj Discover is a motorcycle brand by Bajaj Auto. Currently there are two variants of Discover- Discover DTS-Si and Discover 150.The bike initially launched in the year 2004 has been a success in the Indian two Wheeler segment since then..-History:...
Ride and handling
Although the XCD provides the right ergonomics for the average Indian, it has been found to be uncomfortable for taller people. The rider has an upright stance and the small wheelbase and the tall handle bar is designed for city riding.Performance and fuel economy
Bajaj has claimed that with the digital twin spark swirl induction technology, the bike is capable of giving a mileage of 109 kmpl, but at least one third party reviews report a highway mileage of around 82 kmpl, with city mileage being 64 kmpl. The bike has a top speed of around 94 km/h and does 0-60 km/h in around 5 seconds.Awards
Bajaj XCD has won the following awards in 2008:- Bike of the year—Business StandardBusiness StandardBusiness Standard is an Indian English-language daily newspaper published by Business Standard Ltd in two languages, English and Hindi...
Motoring - Bike of the year up to 125 cc—Bike IndiaBike IndiaBike India is a motorcycle magazine published by Next Gen Publishing Ltd. Executive Editor is Aspi Bhathena. The publication was launched in 2005....
- Bike of the year—CNBC-TV18CNBC-TV18CNBC-TV18 is a business news channel broadcast in India based in Mumbai. The channel was launched in India on December 7, 1999. It was the first business news channel launched in India and still the leads that genre....
AutocarAutocarAutocar is a weekly British automobile magazine published by Haymarket Motoring Publications Ltd. It refers to itself as "The World's oldest car magazine".-History:...
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