The Bajaj Cub was a limited edition release

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Bajaj Auto Bajaj Auto Limited () is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturing company based in Pune. It manufactures motorcycles, scooters and auto rickshaws. Bajaj Auto is a part of the Bajaj Group. It was founded by Jamnalal Bajaj (1889–1942) ...

. A suitable electronic ignition system for scooters was developed and introduced on the "Bajaj-Cub". It was released in 1987 and was quite quickly discontinued. It usually came with a detachable single

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but an all-round foot-rest was optional. It gave a mileage of 40 km/L on roads with good maintenance. This model was discontinued due to the huge success of its higher powered 4 speed, 150cc model, the

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. The Cub had a 100cc engine, and a smaller wheel diameter compared to the Chetak. The Chetak had better pick-up but a lower mileage of fuel. It was priced at around INR 9500 approx. (190.550 US$) at the time of its release. In 1991 it costed 19000Rs. On road price Bangalore.

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