New bike launch in India (2009)

India has a big market for bikes and to seize this market a number of two wheeler manufacturer are planning for new bike launch in 2009 in India. India's second largest two-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj is also ready for its new bike launch in 2009 in India. Bajaj Auto is set to launch six new bikes in Indian market in 2009. Bajaj Auto plans to one new bike launch in India every month for the next six months beginning January 2009.

Bajaj bikes that are expected to launch next year in India are - new facelifted Bajaj Pulsar 220cc, new Bajaj Pulsar 200 FI, Bajaj XCD sprint and Bajaj Blade scooter. Bajaj also aims to launch its new low cost product that might be christened as Steel. There is one more unnamed model in the models portfolio that might be launched next year.



From Bajaj's product portfolio one new bike launch in India in 2009 is Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si, that was launched on January 21, 2009 to directly target Hero Honda’s best-selling bikes Hero Honda Splendor and Hero Honda Passion. To boost its sagging sales, Bajaj Auto said that it plans for one more new bike launch in 2009 in a new 135cc sports-commuter bike segment. The bike is powered by a 135cc engine will be priced around at Rs 45,000 to target Hero Honda Passion. Bajaj XCD 135cc DTS-Si is equipped with number of features than those in the existing Bajaj Pulsar bike, like a 5-speed manual gearbox, a 10.5 bhp power output, 65/70 kmpl mileage, a digital instrument panel, nitrox gas rear suspension, low-friction front suspension, aggressive twin pilot headlamps and LED tail lamps.

India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero Honda is also ready for its new bike launch in 2009 in India. Hero Honda is set with its some hot-shot new bike launch in 2009 in India. Last year Hero Honda had made an official statement there are 12 new bike models would be launched in year 2009. New Hero Honda Passion Pro, Hero Honda Karizma Fi, Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme, Hero Honda Splendor NXG and Pleasure (Scooter) will be the most attractive launch from Hero Honda in this season.