Bajaj V15 Clocks Over 10,000 Bookings, Production to Be Ramped Up

All New Bajaj V15

Bajaj V15 has received tremendous response from buyers across the country, and proof of it lies in the fact that the bike has garnered over 10,000 bookings so far. Considering the increasing demand, Bajaj Auto is planning to ramp up the bike’s production to 1,000 units per day in coming days. Priced at Rs. 62,000 (ex-showroom, 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.

The company is offering a compulsory accessory package that costs an additional Rs. 1,000, while the stock Bajaj V bike is priced at Rs. 61,000. Deliveries of the bike commenced from 23rd March 2016 – the day that is celebrated as ‘Shaheed Diwas’ in India. For people not in the know, the Bajaj V bike was unveiled just prior to the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo at an event in Delhi.

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 targets 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 Pulsar AS150. The home-grown two-wheeler maker might introduce more products under Bajaj V range across different segments.

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.

The Bajaj V bike is made from the metal of the Indian Navy’s first aircraft carrier – INS Vikrant.

Bajaj V15 Design & Styling

The new Bajaj V bike is based on the semi-double cradle frame, and looks quite rugged and aggressive. The same platform is used for the Discover 150. The V15 features 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 equipped 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. The new Bajaj V bike draws its braking power from the large 240 dia disc front brake and 130 dia rear drum brake. The new Bajaj V15 is being made available with a choice of 2 colours – Ebony Black and Pearl White.

Moving to dimensions, the new Bajaj V bike measures 2,044mm in length, 780mm in width and 1,070mm in height. The wheelbase of the bike stands at 1,315mm. It has a saddle height of 780mm, while the ground clearance measures 165mm. The Bajaj V15 bike carries a kerb weight of 135.5kgs.

Bajaj V15 Mileage

Around 50-55kmpl (expected)

New Bajaj V15 Specifications, Colors, Dimensions, Features & Other Details

Engine Details

Type – 150cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled

Maximum power – 12bhp @ 7,500rpm

Maximum torque – 13Nm @ 5,500rpm

Transmission – 5-speed constant mesh unit

Bajaj V Colour Options – Ebony Black and Pearl White

New Bajaj V Bike Dimensions

Length – 2,044mm

Width – 780mm

Height – 1,070mm

Wheelbase – 1,315mm

Saddle Height – 780mm

Ground Clearance – 165mm

Kerb Weight – 135.5kgs

Suspension

Front – Telescopic forks

Rear – Twin-spring loaded hydraulic type (gas filled)

Braking System

Front – 240-dia Disc

Rear – 130 dia Drum

Tyres Size 

Front – 90/90 – 18-inch

Rear – 120/80 – 16-inch

Bajaj V15 Key Features

INS Vikrant badge

INS Vikrant’s metal made fuel tank

Trapezoidal headlamp

LED tail lamp

Bold stance

Ergonomic handlebars

Removable rear seat cowl

New speedometer cluster with a dual color LED fuel level indicator.