26.06.13
The Two-Wheeler Industry In India
Two-wheeler industry in India has grown rapidly in the country after the announcement of the release in 1991, the then Minister of Finance, Dr. Manmohan Singh, now Prime Minister of India.
In the past, there were only a handful of two-wheeled models available in the country. Currently second in the world on two wheels in India. Then stands only to China and Japan in terms of number dvotočkaša manufactures and sells dvotočkaša respectively. In 2005-2006, dvotočkaša annual production in India is about 7600801 units.
Tend to have two wheels is due to various factors specific to India. One of the most important factors is poor public transport in different parts of India. In addition, two wheels provide plenty of comfort and mobility of Indian families.
Bajaj Auto has launched imported Vespa 1948th At the same time, the products Car India (API) started manufacturing scooters in the early 50s. In 1958, API and Enfield were the only producers dvotočkaša India. However, Bajaj signed a technical cooperation in 1960 Piaggio of Italy to produce Bajaj scooters. This arrangement ended in 1971.
motorcycle manufacturers state were different. In the mid 80s, there were only three major motorcycle manufacturers in India namely Rajdoot, Escorts, and Enfield. Two points the market is open to foreign manufacturers mid 80s. The industry, which had seen a steady stream before encountering fierce competition from abroad.
motorcycle companies Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki, settle in India in collaboration with various Indian company to two points. Companies like Escorts, Rajdoot and face huge competition in the small 100 cc motorcycle Japanese technology. The wheels are produced by Hero Honda, a manufacturer of four-stroke motorcycles at that time very successful.
In the mid 80s, Kinetic introduced screeds without gear scooter in collaboration with Honda. This scooter became instantly popular with the younger generation, especially for people who have difficulty using a directed spray. Presentation Scooterettes create another segment of the population, including women and youth, who were not able to get used to driving motorcycles or scooters or gearless. Many companies, such as Kinetc, TVS and Hero also started manufacturing mopeds that proved extremely popular with people who wanted a machine simple operation.
Changes in government policy on their own pollution standards and the Protocol of progressive video production two-stroke two-wheelers Kyoto. Currently, about 10 wheel manufacturer in the country, they are Bajaj, Hero, Hero Honda, Honda, Indus, Kinetic, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, TVS and Yamaha.
The latest trend in the market for electric two-wheel vehicles from different manufacturers such as Indus and Hero. They can be downloaded from the points automation practices. The only drawback is the speed limit is 25 kilometers per hour.
Currently, the motorcycle market is witnessing a demand for a wider range of engines. In the C 100 bikes are very popular for characteristics of higher fuel consumption. However, the market is mature. Feeling this movement, Bajaj introduced the Bajaj Pulsar 150, 180 and 200 cc engines Double Twin Spark ignition technology (DTSi).