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Two-wheeler industry in India
Two-wheeler industry in India has grown rapidly in the country after the publication of the liberalization process in 1991 the Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, now Prime Minister of India.
Previously, it was only a two-wheeler models are available in the country. Currently, India is the second largest producer of two-wheelers in the world. It stands next only to China and Japan, terms of number of two-wheelers produced and the sale of two-wheelers, respectively. In 2005-2006, the annual production of two-wheelers in India varies around 7600801 units.
Trend owning two-wheelers is the result of various factors specific to India. One of the main factors is poor public transport in many parts of India. Moreover, two-wheelers offer a great convenience and mobility for the Indian family.
Bajaj auto began trading in imported Vespa Scooters in 1948. Meanwhile Automotive India (API) began producing scooters in the country early 50s years. Until 1958, API and Enfield were the only two manufacturers-wheelers in India. However, Bajaj signed a technical cooperation in 1960 with Italy Piaggio produce Bajaj scooters. This agreement expired in 1971.
state motorcycle manufacturers are no different. Until the mid-80 years there were only three major motorcycle manufacturers in India namely Rajdoot, Escorts, and Enfield. Two-wheeler market was opened to foreign producers in the mid 80. years. Industry, which saw a smooth ride before, faced strong foreign competition.
Motorcycle companies like Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki, set up shop in India in collaboration with various Indian two-wheeler companies. Companies such as escorts, Rajdoot and faced huge competition from smaller 100 cc Japanese technology motorcycles. Bicycles manufactured Hero Honda, the only company manufacturing four-stroke bikes at that time gained enormous popularity.
In the mid 80 years, Kinetic introduced variomatic gearless scooter in collaboration with Honda. This scooter became instantly popular with the younger generation, especially people who have been difficult to use oriented scooters. Introduction scooterettes created another segment for people such as women and teenagers who could not get used to management either gearless scooters and motorcycles. Many companies like Kinetc, TVS, and Hero also started manufacturing mopeds, which has proved extremely popular with people who wanted a simple riding machine.
The change in government policy owners standards to control pollution and the Kyoto agreement saw the phasing out two-stroke two-wheelers from production. Currently there approximately 10 two-wheeler manufacturers in the country, they are Bajaj, Hero, Hero Honda, Honda, Indus, Kinetic, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, TVS, and Yamaha.
The latest trend in the two-wheeler market, the introduction of electric vehicles from a variety of manufacturers such as Indus and Hero. These can be recharged from domestic Electric convenient points. The only disadvantage is speed, which is limited to about 25 kilometers per hour.
Currently the motorcycle market is experiencing a demand for higher volume engines. Previously, 100 c bikes were very popular for its own high efficiency fuel offer. However, the market is maturing rapidly. Capturing this movement, introduced Bajaj Bajaj Pulsar, with 150, 180 and 200 cc engines Dual Twin Spark Ignition (DTSII) technology.
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