Spied: Bajaj RE60 Quadricycle- All Set to Launch

Launch ready RE60 quadricycle was spied testing right outside company's manufacturing facility in Pune. Bajaj has managed to procure permissions that helps the Indian automaker comply to legal red-tapes and launch its RE60 quadricycle in India. The vehicle is all set to be launched in India on September 25th. RE60 will be India's first ever quadricycle and will feature a 216 cc single-cylinder DTS-i petrol engine as a power-plant. The engine will be mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. The quadricyle will be capable of producing around 20bhp, which also happens to be roughly similar to power outputs delivered by the Pulsar NS and RS motorcycles. Due to the poor power-to-weight ratio, the fuel efficiency has dropped down to around 35 kmpl.

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Bajaj was able to get the RE60 listed under the new vehicle category, which is recognized by the Indian Government. The sales of RE60 quadricycle have been permitted under the urban commercial vehicle category. RE60 has managed to make its way onto Indian roads after fighting various PILs (Public Interest Litigations) that were filed in several courts throughout the country. The PILs requested bans against RE60, citing safety concerns. The vehicle was also considered to be a threat to the livelihood of auto rickshaw drivers, as they would have to upgrade their licenses because RE60 is a 4-wheel vehicle. We personally believe that RE60 will be able to enhance the safety and shelter offered to commuters, in comparison to that offered by the unstable 3-wheel layout of auto rickshaws. RE60 is expected to be priced at around INR 2 lakhs (ex-showroom). Reports also claim that a private version of the commercial RE60 is also being developed by Bajaj and details of this variant, might be revealed on the launch day.

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Source: Rushlane