Bajaj Pulsar F250, CT125X, Platina 110 ABS discontinued in

Bajaj Auto has quietly discontinued three motorcycles in its portfolio: Platina 110 ABS, CT125X and Pulsar F250. These models, despite offering unique products, may have been retired due to limited consumer interest and changing market dynamics. Launched in late 2021, the Pulsar F250 is designed as the modern successor to the Pulsar 220F. It has a semi-streamlined design and is powered by a 249cc engine that produces 24 hp and 21.5 Nm of torque. Interestingly, its bare metal version, the Pulsar N250, is still on sale. Launched in 2022, the CT125X is aimed at cost-conscious buyers looking for a durable, rugged commuter bike. Powered by a 124.4cc engine that produces 10bhp of maximum power and 11Nm of peak torque, it is affordable but struggles to establish a strong position in the highly competitive commuter segment.

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The Platina 110 ABS is positioned as a premium commuter bike and stands out for being the smallest capacity motorcycle in India with a single-channel ABS. It is powered by a 110cc engine that delivers 8.48bhp and 9.81Nm of torque. Despite its innovative features, the ABS variant failed to gain traction in the market. However, the drum brake version of the Platina 110 is still on sale with prices starting at Rs 71,354 (ex-showroom).

Although some models have been discontinued, Bajaj is actively developing the revamped Pulsar RS 200 and the social media teaser strongly suggests that its launch is just around the corner.

Bajaj sales data: December 2024

Bajaj Auto’s total sales for the year ended December 2024 were 3.23 lakh units, down slightly by 1% as compared to 3.27 lakh units in the same month last year. In the two-wheeler segment, domestic sales shrank significantly by 19% to 1.28 lakh units. On the other hand, exports performed strongly, growing 15% to 144,000 units. Overall, the company sold 2.72 lakh two-wheelers in December, down 4 per cent from 2.83 lakh units in December 2023.

Contrary to the decline in two-wheeler sales, the commercial vehicle (CV) segment has witnessed significant growth. Domestic commercial vehicle sales increased slightly by 5% to 34,085 units, while exports increased significantly by 50% to 16,867 units. This month, the company sold a total of 50,952 commercial vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 16%.

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In the nine months from April 2024 to December 2024, Bajaj Auto reported steady growth in both the two-wheeler and commercial vehicle segments. In the two-wheeler category, cumulative sales climbed to 30.39 million units, an increase of 8% from 28.11 million units in the same period last year. Domestic sales were 1.807 million vehicles, an increase of 6%; exports were 1.232 million vehicles, an increase of 11%. Likewise, the commercial vehicles segment has also witnessed impressive growth during this period. Domestic sales reached 367,000 vehicles, an increase of 4%, and exports increased significantly by 21%, reaching 142,000 vehicles. During the period, total sales of commercial vehicles were 509,000 units, an increase of 8% over the previous year.

The manufacturer’s two-wheeler and commercial vehicle segment sales during April-December 2024 stood at 3.548 million units, of which domestic market sales were 2.174 million units, a growth of 6%; exports were 1.374 million units, a year-on-year growth 12%-year.