Bajaj launches new bike

Bangladesh is one of the world’s fastest growing sports motorcycle markets, a top official of India’s Bajaj Auto said yesterday.

“We introduced the first generation of Pulsar in Bangladesh in 2002 and till now around 5 lakh units have been sold,” said Milind Bade, vice president of Bajaj Auto India, at the launch of a new model of Pulsar at InterContinental Dhaka. 

With a 160cc engine, 12-litre tank, fuel injection and anti-lock braking system, Pulsar NS160 is priced at Tk 254,900. 

“The demand for high-end motorcycles is rapidly increasing in Bangladesh as customers get the best in technology, safety and performance,” said Matiur Rahman, chairman and managing director of Uttara Motors, sole distributor of Bajaj Auto in Bangladesh. 

Uttara Motors is a leading automobile importer and assembler holding over 40 percent market share of motorcycles in Bangladesh. 

Dileep Banerjee, CEO of Uttara Motors, said Bajaj sold over 20 lakh motorcycles in Bangladesh in the past 40 years.