Aug 06, 2016 06:05 AM
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The Bajaj V15 is the latest 150 cc commuter motorcycle from Bajaj Auto.
A homage to heritage and history, the V15 gets metal from the scrapped aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. In a way, that in itself is the USP of this bike, named after India's first aircraft carrier - and marketed as a tough as nails, bold, sturdy new commuter motorcycle.
It's also a bold new attempt by Bajaj to bolster its fortunes in the 150cc commuter motorcycle space. Sure, the Pulsar 150 has always been the king of the 150cc segment, but other attempts by Bajaj to get a slice of the commuter riding populace have not met with much success - like the Discover 150 series. The V15 will straddle that space - bang in the middle of the Discover and the Pulsar series. So, it tries not to be a plain Jane commuter, yet doesn't aspire to be a sporty 150cc either.
Now, the Bajaj V15 is a completely new motorcycle - new design, new chassis(a double down tube frame), and a completely new engine. Where it differs from any of the current 150 cc engines from the Bajaj stable is that this one has been built keeping in mind the strong personality of the bike.Is it all the motorcycle you're looking for? Difficult to say. It offers a whole lot of newness - a different approach to styling and not so usual performance; it's refined and the engine feels solid and dependable. It could be all the motorcycle you need, and it could be nothing close to what you need. All we can say is - take a test ride - you could well be pleasantly surprised.
