March 10 2016, 16.51 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
Bangalore, 9th March 2016: India’s leading motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj Auto has announced the booking window of its highly anticipated, all new executive commuter motorcycle, the “V”,from 10th to 20th March 2016.Delivery of the bike will take place on 23rdMarch.Thereafter, delivery shall depend on availability.
The V contains metal from India’s first and most celebrated aircraft carrier, the erstwhile INS Vikrant. The company has confirmed that all those customers who book by the 20th March 2016 are assured of owning a piece of history on 23rd March, immortalized by a commemorative insignia on the fuel tank assembly. Customers will also get a welcome kit containing an official certificate of ownership and a V memorabilia key chain. The V has received an overwhelming initial response with more than 20,000 customers expressing interest in the “V” on the company’s website.
The final price for the “V” has also been announced. The company had earlier indicated that it would be priced between Rs.60,000 to 70,000/-. The final price at Rs Rs.62076 + Rs 999(Accessories Kit) Bangalore would not only delight customers but also expand the executive segment.
Commenting on the launch of the “V” in Bangalore, Mr Eric Vas President Motorcycle Business said, “The “V”is designed and manufactured to be invincible. The bike exudes solidity and epitomizes the invincible INS Vikrant whose metal it contains.”
Commenting on the price he said, “The Bajaj V has drawn unprecedented interest and inquiries from every part of the country. We hope that customers from every walk of life shall own this invincible bike and a part of Indian military history. At a price of Rs Rs.62076/- V is an attractive upgrade for customers looking at 100cc and 125cc executive bikes.”
Speaking on the regional plans for the new brand, Mr Aswin Jaikanth, GM(Motorcycle Sales-South), said “Karnataka” is a major market for executive commuter bikes. The Bajaj V stands above the existing products in the market and is a bike that a customer can ride with his chest out and head held high. Bajaj plans to make significant gain in market share with the V.”
The “V”,with its 150 cc DTS-i engine, is capable of delivering an invincible torque of 13 Nm at 5500 RPM, and an invincible power of 12 PS power at 7500 rpm. With its invincible stand-tall form and high torque performance, the bike promises a proud riding experience to its customers.
