Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director at Bajaj Auto Ltd, speaking at the company’s Q2 FY26 analyst call, outlined a product plan that includes three new Pulsars, an all-new ICE motorcycle brand, a new Chetak EV, and sub-350 cc KTM-Triumph motorcycles.
- First new Pulsar model expected in 2026.
- New ICE motorcycle brand in the works.
- Upcoming Chetak model to be launched in early 2026.
- 350cc Triumph and KTM range also in the works.
Pulsar
There are three new Pulsar models expected to launch
Within the Pulsar lineup, there are new models expected to launch starting from December of this year. This will be followed by launches in March and May of 2026. These launches are expected to refresh Bajaj’s sporty commuter and performance line-up through FY26. Sharma said that positive market sentiment and GST-linked affordability improvements “offer excellent opportunities to attract customers to our Pulsar portfolio,” which is being “further strengthened with new variants.”
A New Motorcycle Brand
This will be a new brand of ICE motorcycles
Bajaj is also preparing to launch an entirely new ICE brand to broaden its motorcycle base beyond Pulsar. Rakesh Sharma said, “That part I’m holding close to my chest, but it will be sooner than later. It’s an absolutely new development. It will happen in the next fiscal, but earlier than later.” Expect this new brand to cater to the growing upgraders space.
New Chetak EV
Will be launched in early 2026
Bajaj is also readying to launch an all-new Chetak EV by early 2026. Rakesh Sharma said that Bajaj will aim to maintain the leadership position here on. The launch of an absolutely new model by early next year, combined with the growing Chetak network, should further strengthen its claims to leadership.” The brand currently has 390 exclusive outlets and 4,000+ sales points across 800 cities. This is expected to power its next phase of EV expansion. Recently, a Chetak was spotted testing and could very well be the new model that is set to launch.
Sub-350cc KTM & Triumph Range
These new motorcycles will offer more value with the new GST 2.0 rates
To adapt to India’s new GST structure, where bikes below 350cc are only taxed at 18 percent and bikes above 350cc are taxed at 40 percent GST, Bajaj and its partners KTM and Triumph are developing new sub-350 cc motorcycles. Rakesh Sharma said, “That work is going on at a feverish pace… I don’t want just to give timelines, but I think you will all be surprised by how fast we can swing that through.” These new models will balance performance and pricing to stay competitive in India’s fast-growing mid-capacity segment.
