BAJAJ CHETAK 150 (2000-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Bajaj Chetak was a scooter manufactured by Bajaj Auto in 1972. It continued production until 2006, and from 2020 until the present (2024), it was made in an electric version with a 4.2 kW BLDC motor.

The scooter was named after the legendary horse of the Great Indian Warrior Maharana Pratap, Chetak. The petrol version was based on the Italian scooter, Vespa Sprint, and was an affordable transportation machine for millions of Indians.

In October 2019, the Indian motorcycle maker introduced the new electric version of the Chetak scooter, with production starting in September 2019 at the Bajaj Auto plant. The scooter was launched in Pune and Bangalore in January 2020 and was sold through KTM dealerships.

The scooter's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a round headlight mounted on the handlebar, a center stand, a two-piece dual seat, and 10-inch wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2000 Bajaj Chetak 150 had its soul brought to life by a 145cc two-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 7 hp with a peak force at 5,500 rpm and 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

The scooter's engine was married to an automatic transmission that sent the power to the rear via a final belt drive, pushing the machine to a top speed of 80 kph (50 mph).