The ride quality of the Bajaj Chetak was unique, what made it so?
Many owners remember the Bajaj Chetak’s very distinct ride quality fondly. It was different from modern scooters in how you rode it, from the weight distribution, suspension characteristics, it all distinguished this to any scooter today. It has its quirks and challenges, say some riders, who praise its stability and comfort. What was it about the engineering and design of the Chetak that made it feel so unique on the road? How does it fare compared to the ride quality of today’s scooters? I want to look at the various reasons that contributed to the riding a Chetak being a memorable experience and why some fanatics still prefer riding a Chetak over modern alternatives.
It felt so planted on the road. It was stable, even at higher speeds, because of that heavy body.
Unique? Yeah, uniquely bumpy! Modern scooters had a pretty basic suspension.
When you hit a bump it had this satisfying 'thump'. It felt more solid than today’s plastic scooters somehow.
It was more like a motorcycle seating position. For longer rides I found it more comfortable than modern step throughs.
It was a great long seat to carry passengers. A whole lot more comfortable than the tiny pillion seats on new scooters.
The weight distribution was right. It was really smooth and predictable cornering.
It was a rough ride by today’s standards, let’s be honest. That was part of its charm, though.
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