Bajaj Priya

Bajaj Priya

Bajaj Priya 150cc 1989 model in Delhi
Manufacturer	Bajaj Auto
Class	Scooter
Engine	150cc
Bore / stroke	2 stroke
Tires	3.50-8

The Bajaj Priya was a three-speed, 150cc scooter manufactured in Pune, India by Maharashtra Scooters for Bajaj Auto Limited from 1976 until April 2006 under a license agreement with Bajaj Auto Limited, in spite of the fact that Bajaj's license to produce Vespa scooters for India (granted by Piaggio & Co. SpA) expired in 1977. The design was very similar to that of the earlier "Bajaj 150" model (which was in turn based upon a Vespa 150 (VBA type) with a slightly modified body).

Differences from other models

Headset

Unlike the earlier Vespa and Bajaj 150 models, which used fully enclosed headsets, the Priya shared a headset with the more common Vespa Sprint, but was fitted with a round "volcano" style speedometer found on other Bajaj motorcycles. The headset, which featured a non-enclosed bottom for easy access to cables, also had an integrated switch section, unlike the earlier Bajaj and Vespa 150, where it was joined separately and made of polished aluminum.

Horncast

Unlike the earlier Vespa and Bajaj 150 models, which usually sported the original Italian-style horncast with the older rectangular Piaggio monogram, the Priya used an angular horncast with a hexagonal Bajaj monogram similar to Vespa models produced in the early to mid 1970s.

Tail lamp

Unlike the earliest Indian-built Vespa 150s, which used the same aluminium tail lamps as the Italian-built Vespa VBA/GS150 design, the Priya came with a chromed-plastic Vespa Sprint type taillight.

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