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BAJAJ TO LAUNCH NEW SPORT MOTORCYCLE IN DECEMBER

October ’08
   
Particulars October 2008 October 2007 Change %
MOTORCYCLES 163,850 248,307 (34)
TOTAL 2 WHEELERS 165,477 250,175 (34)
3 WHEELERS 26,363 28,001 (6)
TOTAL 2 & 3 WHEELERS 191,840 278,176 (31)
Exports out of the above 75,092 55,572 35
   
1. Bajaj’s primary sales to its dealers have been lower than dealer retails to normalise dealer stock build up over September for October’s festive season. Furthermore, a direct YoY comparison is misleading as the festive season occurred in November last year.
   
2. Bajaj’s dominant near 50% market share of the 125cc+ motorcycle segment has been strengthened by the successful launch of the Platina 125 DTS-Si which sold 30,370 units in October.
   
3. Bajaj is determined to accelerate the growing popularity of 125cc+ motorcycles. Towards this purpose Bajaj will launch a new sport motorcycle in December, the third of four products off the XCD platform.
   
4. Subdued Commercial Vehicle sales continue to reflect poor market conditions.
   
5. Strong export growth is on plan.
   
YTD 09
   
Particulars April ~ October 2008 April ~ October 2007 Change %
MOTORCYCLES 1,283,958 1,273,865 1
TOTAL 2 WHEELERS 1,292,550 1,289,642 -
3 WHEELERS 159,425 174,218 (8)
TOTAL 2 & 3 WHEELERS 1,451,975 1,463,860 (1)
Exports out of the above 480,739 363,594 32
   

Rajiv Bajaj
MD, Bajaj Auto Ltd., Pune

Saturday, 1st November 2008


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