The Bajaj Twiner nameplate opens up many possibilities from a new commuter to a new flagship motorcycle. The manufacturer is yet to announce the details officially.
see photosTwiner name joins the list of several trademarks filed by Bajaj in recent years
Bajaj Auto has got approval to trademark a new name ‘Twiner’ and this has sparked speculations on the internet. Bajaj The Twiner nameplate opens up many possibilities from the new commuter to the new flagship motorcycle. The two-wheeler maker hasn’t officially shared any details about what the name might mean, but it could be the start of something big in the company’s future. Let’s take a look at what those possibilities are.
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The trademark for the name ‘Twiner’ was filed in May 2020, while approval came in January 2022
Speculation suggests that the name Twiner may be used by Bajaj Auto for a new twin-cylinder motorcycle. Yes, the company can enter the performance space and a twin-cylinder engine could be the way to go. These speculations also have merit, considering that KTM is developing a new 490 cc parallel-twin engine, which will be positioned over the current 373 cc mill of the 390 family. This engine is likely to be manufactured in India and will be exported overseas for a new line-up that will include the 490 Duke, RC 490, 490 Adventure and 490 Supermoto/Enduro.
Upcoming Bajaj Twiner Dominar . Could be a new flagship offering from the company located above
As a Bajaj-KTM partnership, the former may be looking to localize the engine to suit the needs of its own customer base which largely includes India and other emerging markets. Note that Bajaj has a stronghold in several markets overseas, including Africa and Latin America. A more accessible and easy-to-use parallel-twin will find an audience overseas as well. Royal Enfield has managed to break that formula, so why not another domestic manufacturer.
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Could the Twiner Caliber be a new premium commuter along the lines of the Boxer and Avenger?
There is also a possibility that Bajaj may use this name for a new commuter that could sport dual identities. Travelers with quirky names are not at all unusual for a bike maker and the Bajaj Twiner sits well with its previous offerings including Tag Caliber, Boxer, Avenger and the likes. Could this be a scrambler style offering? This would be an interesting proposition.
That being said, manufacturers applying for trademarks for names are not new. Bajaj already has several name trademarks including Fluor, Fluor and Neuron. Either these products are currently under development or the company wishes to keep its options open while preserving the rights to these names. Tweener could be part of a similar strategy for future products.
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As far as future product development is concerned, Bajaj Auto has its hands full. The company is working on the next generation of Pulsar which will be based on the new Pulsar 250 platform. There is also a collaboration with Triumph which will see the companies rolling out the first motorcycle by 2023. This will be the Triumph-badged offering and the first bike is expected to be the baby street twin. There is also an upcoming electric vehicle manufacturing plant under development in Akurdi, Maharashtra and will be ready to produce its first product by June 2022. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 50,000 units and is expected to manufacture not only the Bajaj Chetak but also its KTM and Husqvarna derivatives.
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