Major Rules. Review on Bajaj M80

Probably the most widely used bike of the Pune city (older model though). Bajaj M80 has a relatively ugly looks with looking more like a moped than a Scooter or a motorcycle. Power, pickup viz. its far ahead than today’s Scooty or Pride. Bajaj M80 major is the new version of the M80 series. It is improved slightly in design and engine. The previous design had a more flat and vertical handle panel. The lower portion of the windshield is bend considerably for minimal air resistance. Still they couldn’t come up with something unconventional or sleek design.

Today looks are everything that’s why so many bikes by different companies are cashing on it. Expensive bikes like Eliminator are making a good sell in spite of it being unsuitable for Indian road conditions. Motorcycles are certainly seeing better days in India. I don’t think M80 could make good sells in India because of its ordinary looks. May be Pune could give the manufacturers a ray of hope. Looks apart technically M80 is really great and superior to its good-looking bad riding competitors. I hope Bajaj uses same technology and combination of M80 in to its Scooty like models viz. Saffire etc.

They have called the new frame of the body a Step through frame. The bike is very short in height making it easy for the rider to keep his both feet on the ground. I don’t think owners of Eliminator and Pulsar etc. could ever keep there both feet on the ground no matter how tall they are (No sarcasm intended). Compact size of the M80 makes its easier to maneuver in traffic congested streets and narrow lanes. Bike comes in 3-4 colors. The shield is always painted white and is made up of a hard plastic. Ground clearance is mere 135 mm same as Saffire. Wheelbase of M80 tires is greater than the Saffire, however effective body being lowered for less air resistance reduces the overall ground clearance.

Maximum speed achievable is 75 kmph. This high in comparison to Scooty and Pride. I almost forgot to mention this a 2-stroke bike with a displacement of 74 cc. This very good in spite of being 2 stroke. Maximum power attainable with M80 Major is 5.2 bhp at 7500 RPM. Most important part is the fuel consumption or mileage of the bike. Now would you believe a 65 kmpl average under standard conditions. However under normal street conditions it should be around 50 kmpl still 5-10 higher than technically weak Scoterettes. This has no button start and is equipped with gears. So it can drive the load of two comfortably even on big inclines.

Fuel Tank capacity is 4 litters with below 1 for reserve. Kern weight of the M80 is 90 kg. This is same as other scoteretts. Wheelbase is bigger and in exact numbers it is 1210 mm. Brakes are drum based. Suspensions are different in M80. Front suspensions are double acting hydraulic and rear ones are Trailing arm with coaxial hydraulic shock absorber. Pickup of M80 is thunderous. I really appreciate the technical design of M80.

If you can compromise over looks and style and value the performance then you have spent your money with a great worth. The sturdy looks make it suitable in rough road condition areas esp. in villages. The cost of the bike is also very less.