Chetak vs. Legond

[sooznd]

You can get a Bajaj for less than 2,500--especially the Legend model. People that own them swear by them. They look just like classic Vespas, but 4 stroke. I am not sure how they compare in build quality to the Stella.

http://www.bajajusa.com/scooters.htm

I have not had any trouble with ebay, but I make it a point not to buy any items costing more than $50.

[devonrs]

yeah, i'm aware of the bajaj, and the chetak is on my list... no way though on the legend, i don't even think most vespas are all the great looking to be honest. i'm not really into the insect look of the handlebars/headlight - which is why i got a vino, it's so classic looking, like a cross between an italian scooter and a 50's american car... now i just want a metal body and more engine.

[sooznd]

I've never seen either the Chtak or the Legend in person---they look so similar in photos--what is the difference between the two?

[devonrs]

the legend is more "modern" styled than the chetak...

[sooznd]

which parts on the 2 Bajaj scooters are different? --all I can see is mayb a difference in the handlebar & light fixture-& Chetak has the spare tire in back otherwise they look the same
the legend does not look modern at all to me.

[King Vino]

That's essentially the main difs.

[devonrs]

yeah true, they're pretty similar, but neither of them are as nice looking as i'd like... if i'm gonna buy a second scooter i wanna really make it count, i'm pretty much set on a stella, vespa, or lambretta.. or other random vintage make, there's some amazing ones out there, but they're impossible to find! if i found a great deal on a used bajaj though, i'd certainly take it...

[scooterconvert]

Another difference between the chetak and the legend is that the chetak, in addition to the glove box in the front, it has a little glove box on the left rear fender. It's not that big, but it's enough to fit some goggles or sunglasses or a sandwich. It's probably about as big as a brick. the reason I like it is that it's easier to get into while in motion or at a stop light. The Legend doesn't have it because of the spare tire. As far as the looks, when I first started looking into scooters I hated the boxey style of some of the vintage bikes and the Stella or Chetak. It sure is an aquired taste. And 4K for a stella? If I was going to spend that much I'd go for a Derbi 150 or Aprilia.

[sooznd]

I really do like the boxey styles of the Bajaj and Stella & old Vespa/Lambretta's
I also liked the boxier style of cars in the 1980's--don't much care for the car styles today--can't really tell a Toyota from a Honda or any other make of basic sedan.. Of course we have the Scion and the Element..Talk about boxey:D

[Davey-boi]

Don't let the "aquired" looks of the bajaj fool you, under all that sheet metal lies a damn good scoot. I just got a lesson on why Bajaj sells so many chetaks by a bajaj dealer. I was impressed to say the least, scooterconvert you chose a good scoot.

[King Vino]

I like that the ugly front cross can come off, and will look like a Vespa PX or Stella with it removed.