Why was the Rajdoot bike discontinued?

The Yezdi Roadking 250 was another competitor. However, the Rajdoot 350 was not a commercial success due to its relatively high fuel consumption in a cost-conscious Indian market. High purchase price, poor availability of expensive spare parts and lack of trained service personnel did not help either.

Is Rajdoot bike coming back?

Escorts Yamaha is all set relaunch its Rajdoot model within the next six months. The new model will have a host of innovations brought in by the Japanese company and is targeted at the rural segment. This was disclosed by Escorts Yamaha general manager Anil Katyal in Calcutta at the launch of the Yamaha RX 135.

How many gears does a Rajdoot 175 have?

The Rajdoot 175 in the video also retains its original engine. It is powered by a 173cc, single-cylinder, two-stroke air-cooled engine with Mickcarb carburettor system. It produced a maximum of 9bhp at 5,000rpm and 13.5Nm of peak torque at 3,500rpm. The engine came mated to a three-speed gearbox.

What is the history of the Rajdoot bike brand?

Rajdoot was a mark that traced it roots to manufacturing foreign made motorcycles under license. They started with the best Poland had to offer in the form of the SHL M11 175cc motorcycle that had the WFM Two Stroke thumper. They sold the same bike in India in Excel T and Deluxe models.

How many km does a Rajdoot bike give in short trips?

It has given 30 – 35 km in short trips and 43 km in long distance travel. My father is no more and now the bike is with my elder brother. He is trying to recondition the bike. If Rajdoot bike is re-introduced with 4-stroke engine having the same retro look and features with modern gadgets, I like to buy one.

Is Rajdoot trying to recondition the bike?

He is trying to recondition the bike. If Rajdoot bike is re-introduced with 4-stroke engine having the same retro look and features with modern gadgets, I like to buy one. What is the difference between rajdoot super, special and excel bikes .

What is a Rajdoot 175?

The company slowly took up the name Rajdoot and by the last 60’s, Escorts were selling the black coloured Soviet motorcycles in droves. The bike was available only in black up until Rajdoot came out with the four speed iteration of the 175, called Super D-175.