The Bajaj Wave is a motor scooter manufactured by Bajaj Auto. It is a revised version of the Bajaj Saffire with a 109.7 cc DTS-i engine, a continuously variable transmission and updated body panels. The engine produces a maximum of 8 bhp.
Bajaj Wave at a glance
| Maker | Bajaj Auto, India |
|---|---|
| Class | Motor scooter |
| Based on | Bajaj Saffire |
| Engine | 109.7 cc DTS-i |
| Transmission | continuously variable |
| Power | 8 bhp |
| Technology | ExhausTEC and ride control switch |
| Rivals | Honda Activa, TVS Scooty Pep |
Based on one source: the short English Wikipedia article on the Wave.
History of the Bajaj Wave
The Wave is a revised version of the Bajaj Saffire. Bajaj kept the Saffire’s basic layout but fitted a 109.7 cc DTS-i engine, a continuously variable transmission and updated body panels.
The engine produced a maximum of 8 bhp. Bajaj also fitted its ExhausTEC resonator and a ride control switch, features used on its motorcycles to improve low-speed torque and offer economy or power modes. The Wave was positioned against the Honda Activa and the TVS Scooty Pep, the leading automatic scooters of the period.
Design and features
- 109.7 cc DTS-i engine: a four-stroke unit with twin-spark ignition.
- Continuously variable transmission: twist-and-go riding without gears.
- 8 bhp: modest power suited to city use.
- ExhausTEC: Bajaj’s low-speed torque resonator.
- Ride control switch: selectable economy and power modes.
Bajaj Wave versions
- Bajaj Wave: the standard 109.7 cc CVT scooter.
The Wave was a development of the Bajaj Saffire, and it joined the Chetak and Spirit in the Bajaj scooter range. More models are in the Bajaj collection.
Video: Bajaj Wave
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Bajaj Wave, English Wikipedia: engine, transmission, equipment
