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{{Infobox Motorcycle<br />
| name = Chetak<br />
| image = [[File:Bajaj Chetak 1996 2 stroke.jpg|frameless|upright=1.3]]<br />
| caption=Bajaj Chetak 1996 2 stroke<br />
| aka = <br />
| manufacturer =[[Bajaj Auto|Bajaj]]<br />
| production = 1972―2006<br />
| successor = [[Bajaj Super]]<br />
| class = [[Motor scooter|Scooter]]<br />
| engine = Before 2002, 100 cc two-stroke <br />
2002 - 2005, 100 cc four-stroke<br />
| top_speed = 90 km/h<br />
| power = 7.5 BHP@ 5500 rpm <br />
| torque = 10.8 NM @ 3500 rpm<br />
| transmission = 1972 - 2005, 4 speed, manual with shifter in the left hand grip<br />
| suspension = Swingarm<br />
| brakes = Drum<br />
| tires = 3.50-10<br />
| rake_trail = <br />
| wheelbase = 1230 mm<br />
| length= 1770 mm<br />
| width= 670 mm <br />
| height= 1080mm<br />
| ground clearance = 155 mm<br />
| seat_height = <br />
| chassis = monocoque steel<br />
| seating capacity = 2<br />
| Fuel tank = 6.50 litres (1972-2002) 4.30 litres (2003-2005)<br />
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bajajauto.com/1024/vehicle/scootertechspec.asp?product=0100007&vehvariation=01|title=BAJAJ CHETAK 2S TECHNICAL SPECS|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607153646/http://www.bajajauto.com/1024/vehicle/scootertechspec.asp?product=0100007&vehvariation=01|archive-date=7 June 2007|access-date=29 Aug 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref><br />
| wet_weight = <br />
| related = Bajaj Legend, [[LML NV]], [[Vespa T5|LML T5]]<br />
|fuel_consumption={{convert|62|km/L|abbr=on}}}}<br />
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The '''Bajaj Chetak''' is an Indian-made motor [[scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]] produced by the [[Bajaj Auto]] company from 1972 to 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2011344373_apasindiawealthandscooters.html|title=Bye bye Bajaj: Sun sets on India's beloved scooter|date=14 March 2010|access-date=29 August 2012|work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The Chetak is named after [[Chetak (horse)|Chetak]], the legendary horse of the Indian ruler [[Maharana Pratap]].<br />
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==History==<br />
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Originally based on Italian [[Vespa Sprint]], Chetak was an affordable means of transportation for millions of Indian families for decades and is lovingly called ''Hamara Bajaj'' (Our Bajaj).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/article65961.ece|title=Bye bye Bajaj|date=16 December 2009 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=5 April 2010|location=Chennai, India|first=Anuj|last=Kumar}}</ref><br />
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Around 1980, the Vespa-licensed design was replaced with an all-new in-house design that shared the same general appearance and style. During its heyday its chief competitor was [[LML NV]] made by [[Lohia Machinery Limited|LML India]] as a licensed copy of the [[Vespa PX]] 150. In the face of rising competition from bikes and cars, Chetak lost ground in India, and production was discontinued in 2005 as Bajaj Auto stopped manufacturing scooters altogether.<br />
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== Chetak Electric ==<br />
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On 16 October 2019, [[Bajaj Auto]] re-entered the scooter space by unveiling a new electric version of their Chetak scooter under the Urbanite EV sub-brand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chetak.com/|title=Chetak – A Brand new electric scooter {{!}} The Future of Mobility|website=Bajaj Auto|access-date=2020-01-24}}</ref> The production of the Chetak Electric started on September 25, 2019 at the [[Chakan, Pune|Chakan]] plant of Bajaj Auto. It was initially launched in Pune (4 dealerships) and Bangalore (13 dealerships) in January 2020 and was sold through select KTM dealerships.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/auto/bajaj-chetak-electric-scooter-unveiled-in-india-launch-in-2020-2347835.html|title=Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Unveiled in India, Launch in 2020|website=News18|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref><ref name="topspeed">{{Citation|title=Bajaj Chetak Electric - Price, Top Speed, Range, Charging Time {{!}} First Look Review {{!}} ZigWheels|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yMNqRVWqyU|language=en|access-date=2020-01-24}}</ref>{{Infobox Motorcycle<br />
| name = Chetak Electric<br />
| caption = 2019 Bajaj Chetak Electric<br />
| image =<br />
| aka = <br />
| manufacturer = [[Bajaj Auto|Bajaj]]<br />
| production = 2019―present<br />
| successor = <br />
| class = [[Electric motorcycles and scooters|Electric scooter]]<br />
| engine = 4 kW [[Brushless DC electric motor|BLDC electric motor]]<br />
| top_speed = {{convert|60|km/h|abbr=on}}<br />
| transmission = Automatic<br />
| suspension = front: single-sided trailing arm<br/><br />
rear: single shock absorber<br />
| brakes = Disc, Drum<br />
| tires = [[Tubeless tire|Tubeless]] 12 inch<br />
| rake_trail = <br />
| wheelbase = <br />
| length= <br />
| width= <br />
| seat_height = <br />
| wet_weight = <br />
| related = <br />
| range={{convert|95|km|abbr=on}}/charge <ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Two wheelers In 2020 |url=https://www.caringlyyours.com/upcoming-two-wheelers-in-2020/ |website=Caringly Yours |date=24 February 2020}}</ref><br />
|footnotes = <ref name="topspeed"/>}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
{{Commons category|Bajaj Chetak}}<br />
* {{official website|https://www.chetak.com/}}<br />
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{{Bajaj motorcycles}}<br />
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[[Category:Motor scooters]]<br />
[[Category:Bajaj motorcycles|Chetak]]<br />
[[Category:Indian motor scooters]]<br />
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