Baja 3 Wheelers Coming To US, (along with 34 other countries)
http://www.bajajusa.com/
3 Wheelers UPDATE: Oct. 30, '03
We have been informed by Bajaj Auto Ltd. that significant progress has been made on the 3 wheelers. All DOT modifications and certifications are complete. EPA and California emissions tests are half way through and emissions are well within California standards. These tests have taken longer than expected due to a lack of engineers / test facilitators from the independent testing agency that monitors and certifies these tests. All emissions testing is supposed to be completed (and passed) by the second week in November.
Once all documentation is completed, we will import a limited quantity of 3 wheelers for distribution to selected dealers around the country for the purposes of evaluation and order taking. These first samples should arrive late December. We will immediately place additional orders for the 3 models based on our initial evaluation. We will have a somewhat limited supply for early spring and for the summer of 2004 there should be plenty of 3 wheelers for everyone.
Pricing has not yet been provided by Bajaj Auto.
Here are the first pictures from Bajaj Auto of their updated 3 wheelers that will be available in the United States early 2004. Quite a few improvements have been made, some of the more notable are: a full, one piece, wrap-around windshield, dual headlights, a fully hydraulic braking system and an anti-dive front end. The colors shown are digitally produced and are only close representations of the final colors. The Autorickshaw will be Ferrari Red with tan top and seats, the Pickup will be Signal Yellow and the Van will be White.
These 3 wheelers have a long history in Europe and Asia as durable and reliable passenger and delivery vehicles. With high torque 4 stroke engines, these machines have the low operating costs of a scooter with the toughness of a truck. With a top speed of 40 MPH, they are obviously not intended for freeway use, but are ideally suited to local short-haul transportation and delivery.
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Autorickshaw
Engine: 175 cc, 8.2 HP, 4 stroke, Forced Air cooled, Capacitive Discharge Ignition system, electric start, oil pump lubrication
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