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A Fantastic Fusion
The futuristic  Fusion is the latest offering from
Bajaj Auto. Fusion aims to bring together mainstream
scooter and futuristic styling. The front end of the scooter draws
inspiration from European scooters, with the large clear glass headlamp
mounted on the front body work instead of on the handlebar fairing
as is the usual practice. Indicators and park lights are integrated
into a single unit that runs along the length of the front body work,
tapering towards the nose.
Instrument pods of all Bajaj bikes have never lacked style and the
Fusion is no exception. A speed cum fuel gauge is employed while the
telltale lights are neatly positioned on the left of the panel. A
fancy looking switchgear has also been employed but is diffucult to
access. The rear end has been stylised and the integrated tail lamp
cum indicators look suspiciously similar to Devil's horns. How the
superstitious Indian market will respond to this is difficult to say.
The side panels have also been redesigned to look more contemporary
and the clean, unclutttered lines indeed look smart. Powering the
Fusion is a 4-stroke single cylinder air-cooled powerplant derived
from the unit used in Legend. Maximum power is rated at 9bhp while
maximum torque is 11.3Nm. A four-speed gearbox operated by a twist
grip assembly transfers power to the rear wheel. Being a four-stroke,
expect fuel consumption figures to be in the region of 60-65 kmpl.
Maximum speed will be around 70 kmph.
The scooter uses a monocoque chassis and riding position is comfortable.
Front suspension uses a coil spring and shock absorber with the now
standard anti-drive link. The Fusion, when launched in March-April,
is expected to replace the Legend in the showrooms. Positioned as
a traditional scooter with futuristic styling, Bajaj Auto hopes to
infuse some much needed excitement into the scooter segment. If any
scooter can wangle this, it has to be the Fusion.
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