The Bajaj Legend is an Indian motor scooter produced by Bajaj Auto and introduced in 1999. It used a 145 cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine producing 9 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 11.3 N·m of torque at 4,000 rpm, coupled to a four-speed transmission.
Bajaj Legend at a glance
| Maker | Bajaj Auto, India |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1999 |
| Engine | 145 cc four-stroke, single-cylinder |
| Power | 9 bhp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 11.3 N·m at 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission | four-speed |
| Front suspension | leading link |
| Rear suspension | coaxial hydraulic damper |
| Wheelbase | 1,275 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm |
| Weight | 115 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5 litres |
Based on one source: the short English Wikipedia article on the Legend. Some details of the scooter’s development are not recorded there.
History of the Bajaj Legend
The Legend was introduced in 1999 with a 145 cc four-stroke, single-cylinder engine producing 9 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 11.3 N·m of torque at 4,000 rpm. The engine was coupled to a four-speed transmission, so the rider changed gear as on a motorcycle rather than twisting a throttle and going.
The chassis used a leading-link front suspension and a coaxial hydraulic damper at the rear. The wheelbase measured 1,275 mm and ground clearance 145 mm; kerb weight was 115 kg. A 5-litre petrol tank was fitted, and the engine was coupled to a four-speed gearbox.
Design and features
- 145 cc four-stroke: a relatively large engine for an Indian scooter of the period.
- 9 bhp: enough power for two-up urban riding.
- Four-speed gearbox: motorcycle-style ratios rather than an automatic transmission.
- Leading-link front end: a layout shared with traditional European scooters.
- Light weight: 115 kg with a low 145 mm ground clearance.
Bajaj Legend versions
- Bajaj Legend (1999): the standard 145 cc four-stroke scooter.
Other Bajaj scooters include the Chetak and the Spirit. The full range is in the Bajaj collection.
Video: BAJAJ LEGEND 2004
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Bajaj Legend, English Wikipedia: engine, suspension, dimensions
