13 January 2025

Indian Armed Forces and Bajaj Auto Embark on the ‘Dare2 ’ Rally with the Pulsar NS400Z

• This rally celebrates the daring spirit of Pulsar and the Indian Armed Forces with an objective to foster sense of adventure.
• The 13-day rally from Visakhapatnam to Ayodhya, spanning 1649 kilometers, traverses through INS Chilka, Bhubaneswar, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Gaya, and Varanasi, culminating at the Dogra Regiment in Ayodhya on Republic Day, fostering strong affiliation with the Dogras of the Indian Army.
• The initiative underscores celebration of ship's 37th Anniversary and fosters the strong affiliation with The Dogra Regiment, Indian Army.
• The expedition aims to propagate Chief of the Naval Staff’s message of 'Mental Health and Wellness', encouraging individuals to prioritize emotional well-being and resilience in association with Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z.

Visakhapatnam, January 13, 2025: Bajaj Auto, the world's most valuable two-wheeler and three-wheeler company, in partnership with the Indian Armed Forces, flagged off ‘Dare2’, a 13-day joint rally from Visakhapatnam to Ayodhya. Armed with the dynamism of the Pulsar NS400Z, 15 fearless riders from the Indian Navy will traverse over 1600 km, underscoring the spirit of the ‘daring’ with the Pulsar NS400Z.

A Daring Collaboration:

The rally (DARE SQUARE) was flagged off by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command from the Eastern Fleet Headquarters in Visakhapatnam before proceeding towards the INS Chilka in Odisha, one India’s salient maritime defense fronts. This ride allows the Armed Forces to connect with local communities to build awareness about the Indian Navy and motivate the youth to serve their nation with the highest honors.

                         

The Pulsar NS400Z, with its best-in-class performance and cutting-edge technology, stands as the ideal companion for Navy riders, enabling them to navigate the diverse terrains from Vishakhapatnam to Ayodhya with unmatched precision.

The rally will culminate at the Dogra Regiment in Ayodhya on the 26th of January, 2025 underscoring the armed force’s role in strengthening unity and upholding the ‘daring’ spirit on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day.

Speaking about the collaboration, Sumeet Narang, President, Marketing, at Bajaj Auto Ltd. said, “We are deeply honored to join hands with the esteemed Eastern sword of Indian Navy represented by ultimate destroyer-INS Ranvijay to embark on the Dare2 motorcycle rally. The Armed Forces embody the spirit of daring, resilience, and a thirst for thrill - attributes that Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z perfectly mirrors. The Dare2 collaboration provides a unique opportunity for us to work with the Armed Forces and take the spirit of daring a notch higher. We are confident that our collaboration will inspire the youth of the country to embark on the selfless path of serving the nation with the Armed Forces.”

Speaking about the outreach being a need of the hour, Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM, Chief of Staff , Eastern Naval Command said, “The Dare2 is a joint effort to ignite passion for the armed forces amongst young Indians and we are thrilled to partner with Bajaj Auto Ltd to embark on this 13-day ride to celebrate the ‘daring’ spirit – of both the armed forces and the Pulsar NS400Z. We thank Bajaj Auto Ltd for their passionate involvement and helping spread the message of patriotism and unity.”

About Bajaj Auto Ltd:

With over 21 million motorcycles sold in over 100 countries, the Bajaj brand is truly “The World’s Favourite Indian." It is India’s No. 1 motorcycle exporter, with two out of three exported bikes carrying a Bajaj badge. The company is also the world’s largest manufacturer of three-wheelers. Bajaj Auto is the first two-wheeler company in the world to have reached a market cap of INR one trillion and continues to be the world’s most valuable two-wheeler company. It has been delivering products that have best-inclass design and technology and are built on uncompromised quality for the past 75 years. The company’s unwavering commitment to new product initiatives has made it future-ready.

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