With all this turmoil over sanctions, we have to admit that we have somehow forgotten about the Indian equipment manufacturers. But meanwhile, the Indian brand Bajaj is the third largest manufacturer of two-wheel vehicles and the world’s leading manufacturer of three-wheel vehicles. And patient Indians, brought up in the spirit of Hinduism and Buddhism, continue to dominate the Russian market methodically and systematically. Bajaj is now in the top three sales leaders of motorcycles in the Russian Federation. Many people just don’t notice it. But sooner or later you have to notice it.
This is for modern Russia, especially in big cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, the Bajaj technique may still seem exotic to someone, but it’s worth going further inland – and here they are in all their glory : Racer, Stels, Bajaj and the rest representatives of the national motorcycle industry. In hot India, a cheap motorcycle is the main mode of transport, because many Indians simply cannot afford a car. And here’s an affordable and practically indestructible bike that can be repaired on the go with a screwdriver and pliers.
Bajaj’s extensive line of motorcycles has several models with different engine sizes from 100 to 400 “cubes”. We got the youngest rep for the test, the Bajaj Boxer 100ES model with a power output of just under 8 horsepower.
By the way, at home it is one of the most popular models. Practical poor Indians appreciate this device for its super reliability and unpretentiousness, as well as for its meager fuel consumption, 2 liters per 100 km in a combined cycle. What you need for rural and rural trips to nature. Judge for yourself: a single cylinder, a simple carburetor tested over the years, is powered by a very modest MOT and the cheapest fuel, and the price is 100,000 rubles. Even the brakes here are mechanical drums. In addition, the manufacturer gives a two-year (!) warranty.
The bike has a classic look, landing on the seat is absolutely straight. Already in the standard configuration, certified safety arches are installed to protect the passenger and the motorcycle in the event of a fall. In short, a win-win option that will take you anywhere and everywhere without any problems.
You can start with an electric starter, or you can use the old fashioned kick starter. Nowadays, finding a motorcycle with a kick starter is not so easy as most motorcycle manufacturers have simply stopped installing it and cover the installation place with a regular plug. But in the Russian off-road conditions, a kickstarter is simply necessary, because if the electronics or the battery fail for some reason, the motorcycle will not start without it.
Everything in the Boxer 100ES is done simply, elementary and predictably, you just need to get used to the gearbox shifting algorithm, which is unusual for a regular motorcyclist. All gears, of which there are only 4, shift down, and not like all other bikes: the first is down, the rest up. In principle, this is not difficult to get used to, but initially I would recommend driving calmly on an open road to develop a renewed shifting reflex.
Bajaj Boxer 100ES is not a story about speed and traffic lights. This motorcycle is a hard worker, residents of Asian regions manage to ride on such equipment with whole families, with women, children and even with pets.
When driving, keep in mind that the gears in the gearbox are quite short, especially the first and second. But you can easily corner it in third gear and the bike pulls you out easily – a torque of 8.24 Nm is more than sufficient, which is even somewhat surprising. Throttle travel is very small, so you probably won’t be able to put the Boxer 100ES on the rear wheel, nor is it necessary at all. The free height of the motorcycle, which is almost 20 cm, allows you to ride it on almost any road. Yes, most likely on the Moscow – St. Petersburg toll road you will not shine with dynamism, but you can easily get off the asphalt and drive to a river. As well as driving from the road through the fields straight to the edge of the forest. The lightweight Boxer 100 rides smoothly on any surface and that is its main advantage. After all, in his home country he does not always have to be satisfied with smooth asphalt. In fact, the situation is similar for the Russian hinterland, and even for much of the Moscow region.
Pleasantly satisfied with the ergonomics of the motorcycle, or rather, its usability. The designers took care of the passenger’s legs – a special platform for the right foot was made above the exhaust pipe so that the passenger would not burn themselves, and melted slippers (they had never heard of motorcycle boots and other protection in hot Asia). The Boxer 100 has a luggage rack with a case mount that can be purchased separately.
One can only envy the ingenuity and ingenuity of Asian motorcyclists – which they simply cannot carry on their motorbikes! Those who have been to the area as a tourist know this first hand.
Bajaj Boxer 100ES is a simple and extremely reliable motorcycle adapted for any type of Russian roads, in addition, it is very unpretentious in maintenance. Therefore, there is confidence that such equipment will certainly take root in our country, especially considering that most of the more pretentious motorcycle manufacturers supported the sanction hysteria and left the Russian market. Temporary or permanent – it is not yet clear. However, it may turn out that there will be nowhere to turn back, and the Indians know their worth. More precisely, it does not break.
This is for modern Russia, especially in big cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, the Bajaj technique may still seem exotic to someone, but it’s worth going further inland – and here they are in all their glory : Racer, Stels, Bajaj and the rest representatives of the national motorcycle industry. In hot India, a cheap motorcycle is the main mode of transport, because many Indians simply cannot afford a car. And here’s an affordable and practically indestructible bike that can be repaired on the go with a screwdriver and pliers.
Bajaj’s extensive line of motorcycles has several models with different engine sizes from 100 to 400 “cubes”. We got the youngest rep for the test, the Bajaj Boxer 100ES model with a power output of just under 8 horsepower.
By the way, at home it is one of the most popular models. Practical poor Indians appreciate this device for its super reliability and unpretentiousness, as well as for its meager fuel consumption, 2 liters per 100 km in a combined cycle. What you need for rural and rural trips to nature. Judge for yourself: a single cylinder, a simple carburetor tested over the years, is powered by a very modest MOT and the cheapest fuel, and the price is 100,000 rubles. Even the brakes here are mechanical drums. In addition, the manufacturer gives a two-year (!) warranty.
The bike has a classic look, landing on the seat is absolutely straight. Already in the standard configuration, certified safety arches are installed to protect the passenger and the motorcycle in the event of a fall. In short, a win-win option that will take you anywhere and everywhere without any problems.
You can start with an electric starter, or you can use the old fashioned kick starter. Nowadays, finding a motorcycle with a kick starter is not so easy as most motorcycle manufacturers have simply stopped installing it and cover the installation place with a regular plug. But in the Russian off-road conditions, a kickstarter is simply necessary, because if the electronics or the battery fail for some reason, the motorcycle will not start without it.
Everything in the Boxer 100ES is done simply, elementary and predictably, you just need to get used to the gearbox shifting algorithm, which is unusual for a regular motorcyclist. All gears, of which there are only 4, shift down, and not like all other bikes: the first is down, the rest up. In principle, this is not difficult to get used to, but initially I would recommend driving calmly on an open road to develop a renewed shifting reflex.
Bajaj Boxer 100ES is not a story about speed and traffic lights. This motorcycle is a hard worker, residents of Asian regions manage to ride on such equipment with whole families, with women, children and even with pets.
When driving, keep in mind that the gears in the gearbox are quite short, especially the first and second. But you can easily corner it in third gear and the bike pulls you out easily – a torque of 8.24 Nm is more than sufficient, which is even somewhat surprising. Throttle travel is very small, so you probably won’t be able to put the Boxer 100ES on the rear wheel, nor is it necessary at all. The free height of the motorcycle, which is almost 20 cm, allows you to ride it on almost any road. Yes, most likely on the Moscow – St. Petersburg toll road you will not shine with dynamism, but you can easily get off the asphalt and drive to a river. As well as driving from the road through the fields straight to the edge of the forest. The lightweight Boxer 100 rides smoothly on any surface and that is its main advantage. After all, in his home country he does not always have to be satisfied with smooth asphalt. In fact, the situation is similar for the Russian hinterland, and even for much of the Moscow region.
Pleasantly satisfied with the ergonomics of the motorcycle, or rather, its usability. The designers took care of the passenger’s legs – a special platform for the right foot was made above the exhaust pipe so that the passenger would not burn themselves, and melted slippers (they had never heard of motorcycle boots and other protection in hot Asia). The Boxer 100 has a luggage rack with a case mount that can be purchased separately.
One can only envy the ingenuity and ingenuity of Asian motorcyclists – which they simply cannot carry on their motorbikes! Those who have been to the area as a tourist know this first hand.
Bajaj Boxer 100ES is a simple and extremely reliable motorcycle adapted for any type of Russian roads, in addition, it is very unpretentious in maintenance. Therefore, there is confidence that such equipment will certainly take root in our country, especially considering that most of the more pretentious motorcycle manufacturers supported the sanction hysteria and left the Russian market. Temporary or permanent – it is not yet clear. However, it may turn out that there will be nowhere to turn back, and the Indians know their worth. More precisely, it does not break.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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