The Bajaj V15 has been launched in the Indian market at Rs. 62, 000( ex-showroom, Delhi) . While, the deliveries will be commenced from 23rd March 2016 – the day that is celebrated as ‘Shaheed Diwas’ in India. The company is offering a compulsory accessory package costs an additional Rs. 1, 000, while the stock Bajaj V bike is priced at Rs. 61, 000. For people not in the know, the Bajaj V bike was revealed just prior to the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo at an event in Delhi. The new Bajaj V bike is positioned above the Discover 150, and caters a niche segment. Though, it might also affect the sales of Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha R15 and other premium 150cc bikes in India.
What makes the Bajaj V 15 a special bike is the fact that it is made using the Indian Navy’s first aircraft carrier – INS Vikrant. With scrambler+ cafe racer like design elements, the Bajaj V15 will attract the executive segment buyers. This will help the company grow its volumes in the fast-growing premium commuter category. In terms of design and styling, the Bajaj V looks a lot better than the Discover 150 and the Pulsar AS150. The home-grown two-wheeler maker might introduce more products under Bajaj V range across different segments.
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Bajaj V15 Price in India
Rs. 62, 000 – Ex-showroom, Delhi
Rs. 62, 820 – Ex-showroom, Mumbai
Rs. 63, 682 – Ex-showroom, Chennai
Rs. 65, 498 – Ex-showroom, Kolkata
The company says that the new Bajaj V15 is not an ordinary bike. Its upright stance signifies solidity and attributes of the invincible INS Vikrant. What further makes it special is its mighty DTSi engine and a range of class-leading features.
The Bajaj V bike is made from INS Vikran’t metal that had played a crucial role in 1971 Indo-Pak War. First commissioned in 1961, the INS Vikrant served the country for over 36 years before finally getting decommissioned in the year 1997. After that it was kept as a museum ship in Mumbai, and was sent to scrapyard in January 2014. “But we were determined not to let history fade away into oblivion. So, we took INS Vikrant’s metal, melted it and gave it a new face – Bajaj V.”, said Bajaj Auto.
Bajaj V 15 Engine & Transmission
The Bajaj V15 bike derives its power from an all-new 150cc, air-cooled single-cylinder DTS-i engine that is claimed to deliver a maximum power output of 12bhp at 7, 500rpm and a peak torque of 13Nm at 5, 500rpm. This powertrain offers an ample reserves of torque at any RPM for different riding terrains. Transmission duties are carried out by a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox, which is again the same that is used for the Discover series. For shock absorption, the Bajaj V15 gets 33 dia telescopic forks upfront and twin-spring loaded hydraulic type with gas filled rear suspension, which is largest in its segment.
The Bajaj V bike is made from the metal of the Indian Navy’s first aircraft carrier – INS Vikrant.
Bajaj V15 Design & Styling
Based on the semi-double cradle frame, the new Bajaj V bike looks quite rugged and aggressive. The same platform underpins the Discover 150. The V15 sports a cafe-racer inspired front fascia, INS Vikrant badge, removable rear seat cowl, LED tail lamp ergonomic handlebars and bold stance. Bajaj claims that the bike’s trapezoidal headlamp is 60% brighter than other bikes. Its large fuel tank made up of the invincible metal of the INS Vikrant that provides it strength and solidity. There is a new speedometer cluster with a dual colour LED fuel level indicator.
The new Bajaj bike is assembled with 5-twin spoke aluminium die-cast wheels with 90/90 – 18-inch front and 120/80 – 16-inch rear tyres that are claimed to offer best-in-class road grip and stability. Braking power for the new Bajaj V bike comes from the large 240 dia disc front brake and 130 dia rear drum brake. The new Bajaj V15 is being offe
