Bajaj V12
Bajaj Auto shall take a step further in the commuter motorcycle market
with the new V12. Production of the Bajaj V12 has commenced and the bike is on
its way to dealerships.
The Bajaj V12 can be expected to carry the same
design philosophy as the bigger V15. The USP of metal from the INS Vikrant will
also be carried forward till stock lasts, and badge changes will probably be
the only aesthetic differentiator.
Powering the bike could be the 124.6 cc DTS-i mill
from the Discover 125. The engine in the executive commuter churns out 11 PS of
maximum power at 8,000 rpm and 10.8 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm. That will
put the Bajaj V12 as the most powerful commuter motorcycle, ahead of the Honda
CB Shine and Hero Glamour.
Bajaj has revealed that the V12 will cost about INR
56,200. The top-end Discover 125 retails at INR 51,095 while the Bajaj V15 has
an asking price of INR 62,132 (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).
We expect the official launch of the Bajaj V12 in
December.
