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Re: Bajaj V15: Owners Reviews and Experiences
Engine performance is amazing for an 150 cc bike and refinement is great until it hits 80+ kms then the vibes start to kick in legs first then after taking it to 100+ you start to feel it in the hands, legs, and back due to the pillion box touching your back for comfort so not recommended going above 80 to 90 if you hate alots of vibes but yes it's much better then other 150 cc bikes out there in terms of comfort, mileage, and a overall package. The heat box is sometimes is a led down after the first service. It sometimes gets stuck on netural or first gear then I have to raise up the pick up from stop position to get the gear to work again which makes me feel the only part that's bajaj in the bike lol. Other then that it doesn't feel like a Bajaj at all. Headlight throw is amazing for a stock bike, specially the upper dipper. But not enough to stop others on highway to blind you silly. Hence it's better to add in Hid or double projectors set up with led's since the headlight has ample space for a double projector set up I'm thinking of going a round projector and a square projector for high beam with led setup, let me know your thoughts. Other then this.
It's been one month and I have clocked official 600 kms and unofficial 1100+ kms on the bike with 1st service done at 800 kms since you know bajaj has increased the way servicing works with new bikes. Next service is due at 4,500 kms but I talked to service guy in Koperkharane and he said come in at 3,500 kms just to be safe and if the bike has any issues will be fixed. Other problem I started facing now is when the bike is cold, I kick start and wait one min after that take a bike out at a slow speed for about 2 mins until I hit highway,after that whenever the bike is idle I hear a harsh sound from bike idling at high speeds or harsh sound coming from idling at speeds of 40+ which may or may not be coming from air box but I have yet to pin point it out, I did raise the question to the service guy and it said that engine oil change was required and the issue was fixed the first day but it came out the 2nd day and now it's part of the bike it seems but it does go away of 5 mins of highway riding and the engine gets hot so I don't think it's a huge issue but a concern where the sound is coming from and why, maybe a cold carb is causing it? Let me know what it could be?... Now coming to the mileage I'm getting 55+ on highway and local combined. I do 60% highway and 40% local people who travel from Dhombivli to Vashi would know the area in Navi Mumbai. The bike doesn't bottom out for me and my wife. Mostly me since I use it only for going and coming from work and wife and me enjoy it only on weekends. But since I'm only 104 kgs and wife is 55 kgs it evens out I suppose. I did solo push the limit of the shocks and the first seems to bottom out or hit something that makes a sound like tut. Everytime I speed thru a big bump or hole so I will have to watch out for anything big and slow down. The rare has never bottom out for me so I'm happy. Overall thanks to the tires I have yet to feel a single bump on my back, hands, legs or any part of my body and that's lame achievement bajaj has got under their bike for sure. For a commuter bike it's really an achievement to have so much packed into this wonderful package, only if the gear box was originally made for a V15 it would have been worth it completely but still overall a great package . I used to hate bajaj but I have to say they have done a great job at this V15 for sure. It looks premium, it feels premium.
Other thoughts. I like the fuel indicater if you idle for one min it shows you the actual fuel inside which is great info. I do daily of 60-80 kms everyday for getting average of 55+ for a 150cc bike that's great. At times I do get 60+ when it's driven at around 50-60+ so it's good. Any other questions I can answer for you guys. Thanks again. hope I answered all query's.
Originally posted by pranav shet
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Originally posted by AbhiAvvy13
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Nice review.
So, you are saying that you are getting around 50km/l. What is the city and highway road percentage?
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Waiting for your detailed review.
Nice review.
So, you are saying that you are getting around 50km/l. What is the city and highway road percentage?----consecutive posts auto-merged-----
Waiting for your detailed review.
It's been one month and I have clocked official 600 kms and unofficial 1100+ kms on the bike with 1st service done at 800 kms since you know bajaj has increased the way servicing works with new bikes. Next service is due at 4,500 kms but I talked to service guy in Koperkharane and he said come in at 3,500 kms just to be safe and if the bike has any issues will be fixed. Other problem I started facing now is when the bike is cold, I kick start and wait one min after that take a bike out at a slow speed for about 2 mins until I hit highway,after that whenever the bike is idle I hear a harsh sound from bike idling at high speeds or harsh sound coming from idling at speeds of 40+ which may or may not be coming from air box but I have yet to pin point it out, I did raise the question to the service guy and it said that engine oil change was required and the issue was fixed the first day but it came out the 2nd day and now it's part of the bike it seems but it does go away of 5 mins of highway riding and the engine gets hot so I don't think it's a huge issue but a concern where the sound is coming from and why, maybe a cold carb is causing it? Let me know what it could be?... Now coming to the mileage I'm getting 55+ on highway and local combined. I do 60% highway and 40% local people who travel from Dhombivli to Vashi would know the area in Navi Mumbai. The bike doesn't bottom out for me and my wife. Mostly me since I use it only for going and coming from work and wife and me enjoy it only on weekends. But since I'm only 104 kgs and wife is 55 kgs it evens out I suppose. I did solo push the limit of the shocks and the first seems to bottom out or hit something that makes a sound like tut. Everytime I speed thru a big bump or hole so I will have to watch out for anything big and slow down. The rare has never bottom out for me so I'm happy. Overall thanks to the tires I have yet to feel a single bump on my back, hands, legs or any part of my body and that's lame achievement bajaj has got under their bike for sure. For a commuter bike it's really an achievement to have so much packed into this wonderful package, only if the gear box was originally made for a V15 it would have been worth it completely but still overall a great package . I used to hate bajaj but I have to say they have done a great job at this V15 for sure. It looks premium, it feels premium.
Other thoughts. I like the fuel indicater if you idle for one min it shows you the actual fuel inside which is great info. I do daily of 60-80 kms everyday for getting average of 55+ for a 150cc bike that's great. At times I do get 60+ when it's driven at around 50-60+ so it's good. Any other questions I can answer for you guys. Thanks again. hope I answered all query's.
. I had to stop the guy as there was a long queue behind me & everyone started honking restlessly. I really have to check it out in leisure & only then I can comment on the exact Fuel Efficiency. Got to hold on for some more time till the engine completely sets in.
so the bike made weird cries at times. Will update more after I ride later in the evening when i go to fill petrol.
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