THREE-WHEEL DUEL! TWC vs Tuk Tuk!

Invacar meets Bajaj in this battle of the trikes. Conceived for very different purposes, but how do they compare? The Invacar has a 493cc boxer twin, the Bajaj RE a 236cc single with fuel injection! CVT gearbox vs motorbike-style four-speed. British vs Indian (via Italy). 1972 vs 2021! Bajaj also known as an Auto Rickshaw.

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[sambitable]

BS6 stands for Bharat Stage 6. It refers to emission standards currently in place in India and comes close to Euro6, but with some tweaks to match Indian conditions.

[prashantjha]

Can't stop laughing at the sight of an auto rickshaw in cold UK weather 🤣

[vishu.a]

The advantage of tuk tuk over other is you can jump out of it in no time in case of an accident. 😂

[Making_Karens_Cranky]

Never in the history of the internet would anyone have ever guessed this vehicle comparison. HubNut gold 😀

[duncanledsham]

Great review Ian, thank you. I went in a Tuk Tuk in Amritsar, pretty terrifying. There were five of us and two were going to wait for another one. The driver assured us "no problem you can all fit in".. and we did!

[chrislangton]

A few years ago, I had a Tuk Tuk ride in Hyderabad, India. I loved the experience, it being both hilarious and terrifying in equal measures. Hurtling down a dual carriageway with a concrete barrier on one side and an Indian bus, complete with exterior passenger's, on the other side, with about 4" clearance on each side was a highlight. Other highlight was jostling with other Tuk Tuks for pole position at the lights, awaiting the start of the Wacky Races

[homefrontsai]

Basically in India, the Auto-rickshaw(TUK TUK) works as an end-to-end medium of transport. In remote and rural locations where you won't find any kind of Taxi, cab, or Govt bus services, the TU-TUK plays a major role.

[gaufrid]

I'm Aussie but living in Cagayan de Oro City Mindanao Philippines. The Bajaj RE is quite a popular vehicle in the urban areas here. It's the vehicle used by the maintenance staff in the subdivision I live in and in many of the other subdivisions in our suburb. Sometimes they ferry people around here too. I often see the one here with massive amounts of tree branches lashed to the roof, as trimming trees is done by the maintenance staff. They are also used as public transport in the city and also (possibly illegally) out on the highway. I really wanted one but my Filipina wife said that it's too dangerous for me to drive here. She is probably right! The roads are full of motorcycles and scooters, as well as taxis, vans carrying passengers, the famous Jeepneys, motorelas (basically a motorcycle with a long passenger compartment on the rear), pedicabs (yeah bicycle version of a tuk tuk), poorly maintained trucks and all sorts of cars from the ancient to the modern. I really miss being able to drive but I can't get into trouble if I don't!

[hiteshchoudhary]

0:45 Mr bean used to hate this car lol😂

[matthewoconnell]

Who else was ducking to look under the roof when he was driving the tuk tuk? lol

[Oktolibre]

This Tuk-Tuk company called Bajaj owns 49 percent of Austrian Motorcycle company KTM.
Heard that after KTM acquired Husqvarna, some shares of Husqvarna came under Bajaj.

[andreww.]

I used to own a Bajaj Chetak 4t scooter. Bajaj vehicles are superb at what they are- low cost transportation. The dealer I used to get parts from had an RE for local parts delivery.

[itsfarseen]

Regarding the use of Tuk Tuks in terrains like this, as someone from Kerala I can confirm that we use these regularly in hilly areas like these and also during the rainy season.

[frederick]

My great grandad owned 1 because he had a bad leg after retiring as a postman. Was known as the local nutcase because he loved to rag the hell out the invovar

[mpersad]

Loved the draw handle starter on the Bajaj! Last century, on my honeymoon, my wife Jane and I had so many amazing trips in India thanks to an earlier version and the most brilliant guide!

[graemew]

You and Steph are affecting each other, she's on about wipers and now you're saying, lets hear what it sounds like from the back 😂

[rayjennings]

What a glorious sound from the Tuk Tuk engine!

[douglasfleetney]

There were a couple of Invacars in the village I grew up in. One was driven (Piloted would be better) by a former Spitfire Pilot who lost one leg and one arm during the Battle of Britain. The other was driven by a former Tank Commander who had lost his legs in the Western Desert. The former Pilot had his Squadron markings and roundel painted on his, he also had the tiller steering. The Tanky had his tanks name and battalion/troop markings on his. These two loved their 'CC's (you fill in the, now very offensive, words, not mine but theirs way back) and used to fight the Battle of Britain or Romel's push at least once a week. They always had time for us Kids who showed them respect (those that didn't soon found that a walking stick across the arse at 30mph hurt!). When one died the other lost heart and the final straw for him was when the Govt took the three wheeler away. He then lost his independence and mobility. They were badly named but they gave so much freedom to so many brave men and women. This little blue wonder brings back so many happy memories of two wonderful Gents battering around the village with shouts of 'Tally-Ho' and 'Run Romel, RUN' eminating from the cabins, both trying to ambush the other, to the quiet times when you would find them sitting quietly watching the time pass and be open to tell War Stories to anyone who had the time to listen. Gods I miss the 1970's at times! Thank you for saving this little Blue Beast, Thank you for using her and thank you for posting these videos.

[PurityVendetta]

You have to say, 'What's not to like about either of these cute little smile mobiles? They both have character and in my book that counts these days 😊

[WheelchairWonders]

I totally agree Ian... Exactly... When I'm out and about I drive a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer with hand controls and get about in a sports manual wheelchair, which I lift over my knee and place on the passenger seat. Back in the days of Invacars, I remember all sorts of weird and amazingly scary "invalid carriages".... (Phil - Lancashire)