Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Bob Stark has been involved with Indian motorcycles throughout his
returning from military service during World War I. Bob still has a
photo of his mother riding in a sidecar in 1923. Since Bob was born in
1934, his parents were involved with Indian cycles long before that.
At the age of 10 Bob started staying around his fathers shop, and
developed quite an interest in the Indian cycles. The mechanic
considered him a pest, but allowed him to do minor items, such as
changing oil & polishing cycles.
By 1946 Bob was riding his own Whizzer motorbike, and in 1947
graduated to a Cushman scooter. By 1950, he had learned quite a bit
more about the cycles and got his first Indian, a 741 Scout with skirted
fenders. He bought the cycle for $50.00 without his father’s permission
and had it for 4 months before his father knew it was his. By 1951,
Bob purchased the '48 Chief, which he still rides. In addition, his father
deemed the $50.00 741 Scout to be unsafe. So he traded a new
Triumph 650cc even up for it. That was the best cycle deal in Bob's
life. 1951 also was high school graduation, and the start of college.
Some extra money was obtained during the next 3 summers by
working on cycles. Bobs father had sold the Indian shop in 1952, so
the work was done in the "ex" chicken coop at home. 1955 was the big
change, graduation from Case Institute of Technology, Akron Ohio
(Now called Case/Western) with a degree in mechanical engineering.
This was a year of working days at Goodyear Tire & Rubber and nights
on Indians.
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A short time was spent in the army during 1956 & 1957. The off hours
were spent at Herb Reiber’s Indian shop in Washington D.C. The '48
Chief (purchased in 1951) was kept about 2 miles from Fort Belvoir.
After an army discharge in the fall of 1957 Bob returned to Goodyear
Tire during the day and worked on Indians at home during the
evenings. By 1957 he reopened his fathers shop part time, selling the
Royal Enfield built Indians, servicing them, and servicing the older
Chiefs & Scouts. By 1958 Goodyear Tire was no longer in the picture
as Bob quit to spend full time at the cycle shop. In 1959 health
reasons mandated a move to Florida, and more building of cycles at
home, while working at Martin Marietta Corporation. 1961 was a move
to California, and the nominal home workshop for night work. Later 60'
s meant trips back to Florida as part of the launch crew on the first 2
moon shots from Cape Canaveral. Gary was born during this time
frame and started riding between Shorty & Bob by age 2. In 1970,
Starklite Cycle was formed and Bob was back to full time work on
Indians. Again, Starklite took on the Indian dealership, this time for
the Taiwan/Italian built models. This was different, but the main
business was restoring the older Indians and manufacturing parts for
them. By now Gary was riding. He got his first Indian at age 5, and his
second one at age 7. He was given a '47 Chief at age 5 and he finished
his restoration of it at age 16.
As the years have progressed, Indian parts have become increasingly
scarcer. This has led to the need to design and build increasing
amounts of Indian parts. In 1989, Gary graduated from California
State University of Long Beach with an Engineering degree in
Manufacturing Engineering. The engineering has helped both Bob and
Gary in the production of what we believe to be the best quality of
Indian parts available.
The line now stands at over 3000 items. Shortly has done her part by
putting up with all of this for nearly 30 years, as well as handling most
of the work in connection with the Indian Motorcycle Club. Gary has
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started helping her last couple or years with much of the mailing and
typesetting, as he has become very proficient on the computer.
In the fall of 1988, Starklite moved from Fullerton to Perris. The shop
in Fullerton was left in the hands of Wilson Plank, who was employed
there for 14 years. He is currently operating it under the name of
American Indian Specialists and is running it very successfully working
on Indians.
As you can see from this brief background, The Stark Family has been
involved in Indians from 1918 to the present with virtually no
interruptions. Starklite is a family owned business involving Bob,
Shorty, and Gary, as well as others. Gary is the third generation to be
involved.
The most gratifying part of the business has been the amount of nice
people we have met. We consider them friends, not just a customer.
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INDIAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
2-WHEELERS
2-Wheelers
India is the second largest manufacturer and producer of two-wheelers
in the world. It stands next only to Japan and China in terms of the
number of two-wheelers produced and domestic sales respectively.
This distinction was achieved due to variety of reasons like restrictive
policy followed by the Government of India towards the passenger car
industry, rising demand for personal transport, inefficiency in the
public transportation system etc.
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in Hero Honda - then the only producer of four stroke bikes (100cc
category), gaining a top slot. The first Japanese motorcycles were
introduced in the early eighties. TVS Suzuki and Hero Honda brought
in the first two-stroke and four-stroke engine motorcycles respectively.
These two players initially started with assembly of CKD kits, and later
on progressed to indigenous manufacturing. In the 90s the major
growth for motorcycle segment was brought in by Japanese
motorcycles, which grew at a rate of nearly 25% CAGR in the last five
years. The industry had a smooth ride in the 50s, 60s and 70s when
the Government prohibited new entries and strictly controlled capacity
expansion. The industry saw a sudden growth in the 80s. The industry
witnessed a steady growth of 14% leading to a peak volume of 1.9mn
vehicles in 1990. The entry of Kinetic Honda in mid-eighties with a
variometric scooter helped in providing ease of use to the scooter
owners. This helped in inducing youngsters and working women,
towards buying scooters, who were earlier inclined towards moped
purchases. In the 90s, this trend was reversed with the introduction of
scooterettes. In line with this, the scooter segment has consistently
lost its part of the market share in the two-wheeler market.
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Rise of a Product: The Motorcycles
Motorcycles are the most expensive of all two-wheelers. They are more
powerful than scooters and mopeds, have the highest load carrying
capacity (which is essential for rural areas), are fuel-efficient, have
better road grip, and are the most expensive. Besides, motorcycles are
viewed as “trendy” in the urban areas as compared with scooters and
mopeds.
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mileage of 80 kms per liter (kmpl), the RX100 became popular with
young buyers because of its high power. The AX100 took the middle
path, balancing power with reasonable fuel efficiency. To reinforce its
image of being a maker of powerful motorcycles, Escorts launched the
350cc twin-crab, twin-cylinder Yamaha RD350, a vehicle that soon
gained cult status. It offered 36bhp, but was plagued by problems—
very few mechanics could tune the engine and the average fuel
consumption was as low as 15 kmpl. Subsequently, the product had to
be discontinued. The launch of the 100cc motorcycles was path
breaking, as till then the existing big models like the Yezdi, Rajdoot
and Bullet could not compete with scooters.
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lower price points, while the existing players have announced price
cuts. This has led to price competition in the domestic market. At the
lower end of the segment, Bajaj Auto has its Boxer range of
motorcycles and Bike; HHML has Dawn as well as CD Dawn and KEL
Boss. Above this segment, there are strong brands such as Victor
(TVS), Passion and Splendor (HHML), Caliber 115 and Aspire (Bajaj
Auto), Freedom, Adriano and Energy (LML), and Crux R (Yamaha).
Through its CBZ model, HHML had tapped the premium segment of the
market in 1999.
Since then, however, quite a few models such as Pulsar 180 by Bajaj
Auto and Fiero by TVS have been launched in this segment. Royal
Enfield is the market leader in the lifestyle segment. This segment has
also attracted new model launches such as Eliminator by Bajaj Auto,
Aquila by KEL and Karizma by HHML.
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The industry need to adopt suitable technology so that it can
conveniently meet these horns in time since the production largely of
two stroke engines figment of catalytic converter will become
necessary. But it will lead some in case in prices. The life of these
converter is limited to 25/30 thousand hence consumer will prefer
something durable and longer lasting.
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COMPANY PROFILE
The legend of Hero Honda what started out as a Joint Venture between
Hero Group, the world's largest bicycle manufacturers and the Honda
Motor Company of Japan, has today become the World's single largest
two-wheeler Company. Coming into existence on January 19, 1984,
Hero Honda Motors Limited gave India nothing less than a revolution
on two-wheels made even more famous by the 'Fill it - Shut it - Forget
it ' campaign. Driven by the trust of over 5 million customers, the Hero
Honda product range today commands a market share of 48% making
it a veritable giant in the industry. Add to that technological excellence,
an expansive dealer network, and reliable after sales service, and you
have one of the most customer- friendly companies.
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Conventionally, very few Indian bicycle manufacturers were interested
in exports. However, the Hero Group's foray into the overseas markets
pioneered Indian exports in the bicycle segment as early as 1963. It
was a move prompted primarily by the need to be attuned to the
global marketplace.
While initial exports were restricted to Africa and the Middle East,
today more than 50 percent of the Group's bicycle exports meet the
demands of sophisticated markets in Europe and America. This is
primarily because of appropriate product development and excellent
quality that Hero offers.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hero-Honda
No Name of the Category of Directorship
. Directors
Mr. Brijmohan Lall Chairman & Whole-time Director
Munjal
2 Mr. Pawan Munjal Managing Director
3 Mr. Toshiaki Joint Managing Director
Nakagawa
4 Mr. Yutaka Kudo Whole-time Director
5 Mr. Om Prakash Non-executive Director
Munjal
6 Mr. Sunil Kant Non-executive Director
Munjal
7 Mr. Tatsuhiro Non-executive Director
Oyama
8 Mr. Masahiro Non-executive Director
Takedagawa
9 Mr. Takashi Nagai Director
10 Mr. Narinder Nath Non-executive & Independent Director
Vohra
11 Mr. Pradeep Non-executive & Independent Director
Dinodia
12 Gen.(Retd.) Ved Non-executive & Independent Director
Prakash Malik
13 Mr. Analjit Singh Non-executive & Independent Director
14 Dr. Pritam Singh Non-executive & Independent Director
15 Ms. Shobhana Non-executive & Independent Director
Bhartia
16 Dr. Vijay Laxman Non-executive & Independent Director
Kelkar
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Today Hero Honda has managed to achieve indigenization of over 95
percent, a Honda record worldwide. Hero Honda is at present the
largest-selling Indian motorcycle and the most fuel-efficient in its
category - the outcome of Hero Group's foresight and another classic
example of how the Group strives to provide the customer with
excellence and satisfaction.
Hero Honda became the first company in the country to introduce four-
stroke motorcycles and set the standards for fuel efficiency, pollution
control and quality. It has a production capacity of 1.2 million
motorcycles, which shall be enhanced to 1.5 million motorcycles in the
coming years. It has an excellent distribution and service network
spread throughout the country. Hero Honda is the market leader in
motorcycles, with sales of over a million motorcycles and a strong
market share of 47% during 2000-01.
Advertisement strategy
The Fab Four — along with team captain Sourav Ganguly — will feature
in the ads for its latest motorcycle model: the Ambition. Hero Honda is
extremely cagey about saying how much they had to fork out to bring
the top cricketers to feature in the ads.
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represented by the leadership qualities, power and the capacity to face
any challenges," he added.
One major advantage is that none of its rivals will be able to use
cricketers to endorse their products before and after the World Cup
because of the ambush-marketing clause that the International Cricket
Council (ICC) has worked into the players contracts.
The issue had sparked a row when it was raised just before the ICC
champion’s trophy in Sri Lanka in September but was resolved after a
stand-off between ICC, the cricket boards of several nations and the
players.
Hero Honda plans to increase its market-share to 50 per cent this fiscal
and is targeting sales of 10,000 Ambitions a month. Its share dipped
from 48 per cent to 45 per cent.
The 133 cc Ambition generates 11 bhp of thrust, which has been kept
low in order to improve fuel efficiency. It has been placed in between
the 125cc and 150cc motorcycle categories to draw the maximum
clientele. The bike accelerates from 0-60 kmph in only six seconds.
While launching the new campaign with the cricketers, Hero Honda is
also drawing up plans for a couple of ads with the other brand
ambassador, Hrithik Roshan.
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Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka and will have the same status for the
ICC World Cup in 2003.
As economies open up, are Asian enterprises ready for the global
battle for export markets and investment?
Our Bureau
The company saw a growth of 16.06 per cent in sales volume during
April compared to March.
In the words of Mr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal, the Chairman and Managing
Director, "We will continue to make every effort required for the
development of the motorcycle industry, through new product
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development, technological innovation, and investment in equipment
and facilities and through and through efficient management."
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HERO HONDA CD DAWN HERO HONDA SPLENDOR
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HERO HONDA PASSION HERO HONDA GLAMOUR
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HERO HONDA KARIZMA HERO HONDA SUPER SPLENDOR
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HERO HONDA PLEASURE
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Sales of HERO HONDA Bikes:-
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BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED
The Bajaj Group came into existence during the turmoil and the heady
euphoria of India's freedom struggle. Jamnalal Bajaj, founder of the
Bajaj Group, was a confidante and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, and
was deeply involved in the effort for freedom. The integrity, dedication,
resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic
of the Company today, are often traced back to its birth during those
long days of relentless devotion to a common cause.
Rahul Bajaj today heads the Group. He has been the Chief Executive
Officer of Bajaj since 1968 and is recognized as one of the most
outstanding business leaders in India. As dynamic and ambitious as his
illustrious predecessors, he has been recognized for his achievements
at various national and international forums.
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Group/ Management
Mr. Jamanalal Bajaj founded the Bajaj Group in the 30s. The group
now has 24 companies, including 6 listed companies. Besides BAL, the
major companies in the group are Mukand Ltd. (Alloy/ Special Steel,
term key projects), Bajaj Electricals Ltd.(Electrical equipments, fans,
and appliances) and Bajaj Hindustan Ltd.(Sugar, industrial alcohol)
BELIEFS
Transparency: A commitment that the business is managed along
transparent lines.
Fairness: To all stakeholders in the Company, but especially to
minority shareholders.
Disclosure: Of all relevant financial and non-financial information
in an easily understood manner.
Supervision: Of the Company’s activities by a professionally
competent and independent board of directors.
PRESENCE
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Management Profile
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BORAD OF DIRECTERS
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman & Whole-Time Director
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
D.S. Mehta Whole-Time Director
Kantikumar R. Podar Director
Shekhar Bajaj Director
D.J. Balaji Rao Director
J.N. Godrej Director
S.H. Khan Director
Mrs. Suman Director
Kirloskar
Naresh Chandra Director
Nanoo Pamnani Director
Manish Kejriwal Director
P Murari Director
Niraj Bajaj
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Milestones
2007
September Launch of XCD DTS-Si
June National Launch of 220 cc Pulsar DTS-Fi.
Bajaj Auto Commissions New Plant at Pantnagar,
April
Uttarakhand
February 200 cc Pulsar DTS-i launched
January Bajaj Kristal DTS-i launched
2006
April Bajaj Platina launched
2005
December Bajaj Discover launched
June Bajaj Avenger DTS-i launched
February Bajaj Wave DTS-i launched
2004
October Bajaj Discover DTS-i launched
August New Bajaj Chetak 4 stroke with Wonder Gear launched
May Bajaj CT100 Launched
Bajaj unveils new brand identity, dons new symbol, logo and
January
brand line
2003
October Pulsar DTS-i is launched.
October 107,115 Motorcycles sold in a month.
July Bajaj Wind 125,The World Bike, is launched in India.
Bajaj Auto launched its Caliber115 "Hoodibabaa!" in the
February
executive motorcycle segment.
2001
Bajaj Auto launches its latest offering in the premium bike
November
segment ‘Pulsar’.
January The Eliminator is launched.
2000
The Bajaj Safire is introduced.
1999
Caliber motorcycle notches up 100,000 sales in record time of
12 months.
Production commences at Chakan plant.
1998
June 7th Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber rolls out of Waluj.
July 25th Legend, India’s first four-stroke scooter rolls out of Akurdi.
October Spirit launched.
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1997
The Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer and the RE diesel Autorickshaw
are introduced.
1995
November 29 Bajaj Auto is 50.
Agreements signed with Kubota of Japan for the development
of diesel engines for three-wheelers and with Tokyo R&D for
ungeared Scooter and moped development.
The Bajaj Super Excel is introduced while Bajaj celebrates its
ten millionth vehicle.
One million vehicles were produced and sold in this financial
year.
1994
The Bajaj Classic is introduced.
1991
The Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion is introduced.
1990
The Bajaj Sunny is introduced.
1986
The Bajaj M-80 and the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100 motorcycles
are introduced.
500,000 vehicles produced and sold in a single financial year.
1985
The Waluj plant inaugurated by the erstwhile President of
November 5
India, Shri Giani Zail Singh.
Production commences at Waluj, Aurangabad in a record time
of 16 months.
1984
January 19 Foundation stone laid for the new Plant at Waluj, Aurangabad.
1981
The Bajaj M-50 is introduced.
1977
The Rear Engine Autorickshaw is introduced.
Bajaj Auto achieves production and sales of 100,000 vehicles
in a single financial year.
1976
The Bajaj Super is introduced.
1975
1972 BAL & Maharashtra Scooters Ltd. joint venture.
1972
1971 The Bajaj Chetak is introduced.
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1971
1970 The three-wheeler goods carrier is introduced.
1970
1960 Bajaj Auto rolls out its 100,000th vehicle.
1960
Bajaj Auto becomes a public limited company. Bhoomi Poojan
1959 of Akurdi Plant.
1959
Bajaj Auto obtains licence from the Government of India to
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manufacture two- and three-wheelers.
1948
Sales in India commence by importing two- and three-
1945 wheelers.
1945
Bajaj Auto comes into existence as M/s Bachraj Trading
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Corporation Private Limited.
Infrastructure
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Plants
Bajaj Auto's three plants at Akurdi, Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra
and one plant at Pant Nagar in Uttaranchal, western India, produced
1,814,799 vehicles in 2004-05.
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at:
MIDC, Plot No A1, Mahalunge Village, Chakan 410 501 Dist. Pune
Plot No. 2, Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E, Pant Nagar, Sidcul, Rudrapur Dist
Awards
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Year by
Product Awards
Bajaj Pulsar DTS-Fi - Bike of the Year 2007 CNBC-TV18Autocare Auto award
Bajaj Platina 100cc - Bike of the Year 2007 NDTV profit bike INDIA
Mr. Rajiv Bajaj - Man of the year 2005 2005 Car profession
Mr. Rajiv Bajaj - Automotive Man of the 2005 Bike India & NDTV India
year 2005
Bajaj CT 100 - Motorcycle Total 2005 TNS Automotive
Customer Satisfaction Study 2005
Bajaj Discover DTS-i - Bike of the Year 2005 OVERDRIVE Awards 2005
2005
Bajaj Discover DTS-i - Indigenous 2005 OVERDRIVE Awards 2005
Design of the Year 2005
BAJAJ AUTO - Bike Maker of the Year 2004 ICICI Bank OVERDRIVE Awards
2004 2004
DTS-i Technology - Auto Tech of the 2004 ICICI Bank OVERDRIVE Awards
Year 2004 2004
Bajaj Pulsar DTS-i Bike of the Year 2004 ICICI Bank OVERDRIVE Awards
2004 2004
Wind 125 Two Wheeler of the Year 2004 CNBC AUTOCAR Awards 2004
2004
Wind 125 Bike of the Year 2004 2004 Business Standard Motoring
Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i BBC World 2003 BBC World Wheels Award 2003
Wheels Viewers Choice Two Wheeler
of Year 2003
Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i BBC World 2003 BBC World Wheels Award 2003
Wheels Award for Best Two Wheeler
between Rs 55,000 to Rs 70,000
Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i BBC World 2003 BBC World Wheels Award 2003
Wheels Award for Best Two Wheeler
between Rs 45,000 to Rs 55,000
Bajaj Boxer AT KTEC BBC World 2003 BBC World Wheels Award 2003
Wheels Award for Best Two Wheeler
under Rs 30,000
Bajaj Pulsar - Motorcycle Total 2003 NFO Automotive
Customer Satisfaction Study
Bajaj Pulsar - Bike of the year ICICI Bank OVERDRIVE Awards 2003
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Different models of Bajaj bikes:
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Bajaj Discover Electric start
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Rear Brakes 130mm Drum
Front Tyre 2.75 X 17
Rear Tyre 3.00 X 17
Wheelbase 1305mm
Ground Clearance 0mm
Dry Weight 129 Kg
Tank Capacity 10 Liters
Colours Black, Red, Blue
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Ground Clearance 165mm
Dry Weight 145 Kg
Tank Capacity 15 Liters’
Black, Silver, Orange, Blue, Dark
Colours
Grey
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Sale of BAJAJ Bikes:-
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Meaning of Research
Methodology
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
Primary Objective:-
To study the position of two wheeler bikes (Highlighting BAJAJ &
HERO HONDA) in India.
To forecast the consumers requirements and to study the
consumers preference by collecting the data through questionnaire
and through other secondary resources.
To determine the consumers buying attitudes towards given bikes.
Secondary Objective:-
RESEARCH DESIGN:
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RESEARCH APPROACH:
There are two basic approaches to research. Quantitative and
qualitative, my approaches are both.
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT:
Research’s instrument is questionnaires for collecting the primary data.
This is very common and flexible instrument.
Primary data:
Through survey researcher obtains primary data directly from the
Reader through following method.
Observation method.
Interview method.
Questionnaires.
Observation method:
Researcher went to the dealer’s showroom and service center and
even parking places. Researcher directly observes the customers
researcher with out asking any question. Here researcher found most
of the customer was empty buying behavior.
Interview Method:
Researcher went to the service center and parking places and collects
the data through personal interview.
Through Questionnaires:
Researcher collects most of the data through questionnaires;
researcher went to the consumers and requested them to fill the
questionnaires.
Secondary data:
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Through Company Profile
Through Newspapers
Times of India
Hindustan Times
The Hindu
Economics Times
Through Magazines
Business India
Business India
Auto India
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ANALYSIS
INFLUENCING FACTORS:
Factors No. of consumers %age
Advertisement 35 25
Sales Team 25 18
Friends 55 39
Family 26 18
TOTAL 141
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39
40
35
S
T 30
N
E 25
D 25
N
O 18 18
P 20
S
E 15
R
10
5
0
INTERPRETATION:
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RESPONSE OF THE CONSUMERS REGARDING
MODELS AND COLOURS:
hero honda
bajaj
others
INTERPRETATION:
Most of the consumers i.e. 36% like colors and models of Bajaj
motorcycles.
Whereas, equal 42% consumers like colours and models of Hero Honda
motorcycles.
Moreover, rest equal 22% consumers like coloures and models of
others motorcycles.
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PREFERENCE FACTOR:
Features of bikes No. of consumers % age
Power 68 48%
Mileage 56 40%
Low maintenance 17 12%
Total 141
12%
48%
40%
INTERPRETATION:
40 % consumers prefer mileage in their bike.
48 % consumers prefer power in their bike.
12 % consumers prefer low maintenance in their bike.
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PREFERENCE OF BIKE REGARDING CC:
0%
19% 30%
51%
INTERPRETATION:
Most of the consumers i.e. 51% like to purchase the bike in
between 125 cc and 150 cc.
And 30% of consumers like to purchase the bike in between 100 cc
and 125 cc.
Whereas, rest 19% of consumers like to purchase the bike in 150 cc
and above.
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FACTORS AFFECTING CONSUMER BUYING
BEHAVIOUR:
50
45
45
40
35
RESPONDANTS
30 28
25
20 18
15 11 11 10 10
10 8
5
0
INTERPRETATION:
31% consumers out of 141 are influenced by Looks Factors (Most
Influencing Factor).
20% consumers out of 141 are influenced by pick up factor.
13% consumers out of 141 are influenced by mileage.
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS:
Brand Name No. of consumers %age
Hero Honda 55 40
Bajaj 50 36
Other 36 24
TOTAL 141
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50
40
HERO HONDA
30
BAJAJ
20 OTHERS
10
0
1st Qtr
INTERPRETATION:
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POST PURCHASE ANALYSIS:
Post Purchase Behavior No. of consumers %age
Full Satisfied 21 14.89
Satisfied 80 56.74
Dissatisfied 40 28.37
TOTAL 141
15%
28%
57%
INTERPRETATION:
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FINDINGS
The age group 20-25 years figures out to be very much aware
regarding different bikes.
Warranty/Guarantee never influenced any age far the purchase
availability of spare part is considered most important.
Mileage was given top priority.
Gift schemes and finance option are not option is not more success
to influence the people.
OTHERS
Good looks
Good mileage
Affordable price
After sales services
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SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
OPPORTUNITY
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THREATS
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RECOMMENDATIONS & SUGGESTIONS
The best target market for any new product is 20 to 35 yrs and
income group of 8000 to 12000.
Before the launch an aggressive advertising must be carried out in
order to inform the consumer about the new bike.
The media adopted for such purpose should be electronic as it is
wildly accepted.
Continuous innovation in product process and services too are
recommended to get the competitive edge.
Nicely designed and fuel efficient vehicle is must to find better
prospects and widen its market.
Easily available spare parts at reasonable price backed by efficient
sales as competitions.
An eye on competitor’s policies and review of its own according to
changing market condition will help in formulation of effective
strategies from time to time.
The pricing TAG which BAJAJ is going to put on its bikes should not
be more Rs.35, 000 – 50,000 in any case, because it is the price
which is going to determine the success of the product.
Through demonstration in rural area so that they can get
specification of bike.
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LIMITATIONS
Time Constraint:
Time for this project is not sufficient. As I go for the survey at
the dealership then time for completing and filling the
questionnaires is not sufficient.
Sample Area:
The study was conducted in GHAZIABAD only. Hence, the study
may not be useful for projection of behavioral aspect of
consumers living in other cities.
Money Constraint:
Budget and finance are always been constraints in doing any
project.
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FUTURE DIRECTION OF THE RESEARCH
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ANNEXURE
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books Consulted:
Magazines Consulted:
Newspapers:-
Hindustan times
Times of India
The Hindu
Financial Express
Economics times
Websites Consulted: -
www.bajajauto.com
www.herohonda.com
www.google.com
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QUESTIONNAIRE
Name : ……………………………………………………….
Father's Name : ……………………………………………………….
Age : …….
Nationality : …………..
Address : ……………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………….
Telephone Nos. : ……………………………………………………….
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8. Which Company provide bikes at most attractive Price.
a. Hero Honda b. Bajaj
c. LML d. TVS
e. Yamaha f. Others
14. Which company’s pricing strategies are better according to their features
a. Hero Honda b. Bajaj
c. LML d. TVS
e. Yamaha f. Others
Consumer signature
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