Keeping the Lead

Keeping the Lead Hansavivek BAJAJ AUTO has signed an agreement with Kawasaki, Japan, for the manufacture of motorcycles upto 100 cc engine capacity. This arrangement will enable the company to maintain its competitive edge in the emerging two-wheeler scene in India. The company has also signed an agreement with VIGEL of Italy for technical knowhow and assistance for manufacture of special purpose machine tools required for its own use. Drawings of the new design for Bajaj scooters from Industria Prototipi and Serie are expected 10 be received in the next few months. Production of scooters with the new body design is expected to commence from early 1986. Meanwhile, the company has developed a new 100 cc scooter which will be marketed under the brand name 'Bajaj- Cub' from early 1985. It has also developed on us own an 80 cc motorcycle which too will be put on the market by early 1985 under the brand name 'Bajaj-M80'.