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User Review of V12 by Ketan M

4.3/5


56 Reviews
220 Ratings

A motorcycle, not a bike.

7 years ago


Ketan M

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

5

Design and styling


5

Reliability


5

Comfort


5

Service experience


5

Value for money

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Daily Commute

Owned for

3-6 months

Ridden for

< 5000 kms

Ridden for (If Owned)

0-5000 kms

I am a proud owner of the bajaj v12 motorcycle!

well; as we all know that the bajaj v series came with the motto of giving the great indian warship 'ins vikrant' a new life! i was most excited about the unique concept and the bike did not disappoint me any department when i took it for a test ride. You will notice one peculiar thing in my review, that i am calling this machine a 'motorcycle' and not a bike. It just does justice to the machine.

Buying experience:

i bought it from bajaj dealership in andheri, mumbai this year in march. The dealers were kind enough to give me a very fast delivery and believe it or not i set a trend by actually paying the entire cost of this motorcycle via digital mobile app! the final all inclusive cost of my unit came to inr 59000/- only.

I chose the classic black with red stripes. This is by the way my very first motorcycle, hence i was not aware of the paper work or the documentation process but the dealership truly made this one a smooth experience for sure.

Riding experience:

the v12 rides with precise control, has great road grip and balance. The 125cc engine is adequately powered, neither too much power (as that was my mother's major concern for safety of my ride), nor too less of power that my friends would make fun of me!

looks/styling & performance:

i primarily use this motorcycle for my daily commute on the streets of mumbai which are a mix of smooth highways, small lanes, streets with pot holes of all shapes and sizes & those occasional water / oil spills on the road surface. Hence i can say with confidence that the v12 takes all these types of surfaces in its stride with equal ease.

The motorcycle definitely is a head turner! the macho looks and the unique styling makes it stand out in the crowd and a second look is guaranteed for sure! the paint job is fabulous, the iconic v logo is my most favourite and i have to mention the exhaust, it looks and sounds mean! the v12 has 5 gears & all are on the upper side. (Just the new rider in me is talking)

me being an average middle class maharashtrian boy, one thing that matters a lot to me is the running cost of the machine, and the v12 is impressive here as well. I almost consistently get 52 km for every litre of fuel! the tank can hold 13 litres and that can easily give me more than 600 kms on a full tank, making those dream cross country rides that i had in mind a reality!

speaking of the long rides, the seat on the v12 is ergonomic and very comfortable. Am a average built, 5.7 Ft tall guy and i get a very good seating posture on the v12.

Servicing and maintenance:

bajaj being one of the most popular brands of our country, getting quick road side service from a mechanic & fixing minor issues is not a problem at all! i got this experience recently while i was riding in thane when i accidentally dropped my v12 while putting it on the stand, it suffered a few nicks but the local mechanic fixed them in a few minutes (i broke the mirror). The repair was light on the pocket as well! i rode the v12 at 110 kmph on the thane highway and it was a sheer joyful experience. (The top speed is 140 kmph)

i love to take care of my machine and would service it regularly, however the v12 is a tough guy and doesn't need much pampering. Just the regular, washes, oil changes, filter cleaning and that should be good!

i have now ridden the v12 for 4 months now & i can list more pros, than cons!

pros:

great styling. (Of course!)

sturdy built.

Great confidence & control while riding.

Good balanced shocker (front wheel) & suspension (rear wheel)

economical. (Purchase price as well as running cost)

pride of owning a piece of history.

Indian machine.

Cons:

no disk brake (does not matter that much actually)

head light always on feature is missing. (I wish this was there)

Tips for Bajaj V12

Guys, if you've got it, flaunt it! simple as that. The bajaj v12 is hands down the best mode of transportation you can buy in the 50k-60k price range. Extremely reliable machine, looks & feels awesome. Full paisa vasool.

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  • Single person driving very good bike

    38 weeks ago


    Jignesh

    Comfortable front seat, but back to adjust. Bajaj dealer service is very poor, but Performance is very good. Parts not available in the market.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Design and styling


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    4

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    very poor service from bajaj dealers

    Was this review helpful?

    0


    0


  • Bajaj V12 Review.

    1 year ago


    Amaran

    A good bike, light in weight, good power125cc, DLR, 45 to 50 km/l, with fuel level indicator and gear and neutral position indicator. Ideal for college students and office-going and factory workers. Easy maintenance, ride comfort with broad seat. No problem experienced so far. Getting good service by Bajaj workshops. Getting reliable spares through dealerships with affordable pricing for spares and service.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Tips for other riders

    As per manual

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    1


  • Unique & limited edition one of a kind bike. You will fall in love.

    3 years ago


    Pankaj Kapoor

    It's a mini bullet. It sounds very very good, you can feel it's beats when you ride, like bullet. Actually, I was planning for bullet but finally ended up with v12, which was a perfect decision for me. That's why I have started the review with this comparison. The bike is so so beautiful, it's one of a kind bike, and icing over the cake is it no more in production, that means limited edition bike made with vikrant's metal, our Indian pride. Rest the bikes design and comfort is awesome.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    0-5000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    4


  • Vikrant 12

    4 years ago


    Devendra

    I have a bajaj v12 bike from january 2018.Superb bike for city rides and long tour's.First thing , it is not sport bike u can say it bullet. Best sound heavy bike, speed. When you will run it feels like awesome.I love my bike. Average is also very good service charges very less. If you want a bike with low budget u can choose it but remember it's like cruise bike so don't compare with any other sports bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    1


  • Its just love!!!!

    4 years ago


    Harish Ahire

    If you are looking for a bike which is compatible for every ride...Then this is the one... Ride it on highway... City...Or off road. It'll stand aggressively.. Looks are damn good as it has great torque in 125cc segment. Mileage is about 52-55 kmpl in city and on highway 58-60 kmpl approximately. Great comfort no back pain. I've driven her from mumbai to banglore in two days around 800km. Seriously no aching in my arms. Feeling lucky to have her in my garage.. Love her.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Tips for other riders

    Use only DTS i tech oil from nearly service center.

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    0


  • Feel the bajaj v12

    4 years ago


    Vaibhav Mishra

    The bike very good in every aspects. Their is no problem at all. Good mileage, performance, grip, weight etc. Fulfill every criteria for a customer. The engine sounds and the exhaust sound is much more like ( bullet )royal enfield. You have to do servicing timely for good mileage. Enjoy this amazing experience now.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    Keep servicing timely.

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    1


  • Don't by v12 &v15

    5 years ago


    Dany Krishan

    I recommend to do not by v12 and v15. I have faced issues of engine,chain chakkar, self start etc. Common problems like oil leakage from engine,chain sound,engine vibration and sound, jerk from engine is found in all vikrant bikes. I self experienced at service center.If we purchase bajaj bikes we need to replace most of parts of bikes within 2 years, so it's too expensive for us.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    1

    Reliability


    1

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    5


  • Beauty with no brains

    5 years ago


    Ankit Dhasmana

    I have been riding this bike for more than two years. Before buying, please consider my review, it will be helpful for you all. i have completed 22000 plus kms in this bike. I got attracted with its looks which is totally different than other 125cc bikes in the market. So, i bought it. Its beautiful, muscular and unique. Definitely, it has eye catching looks. And then there is ins vikrant legacy. I must say bajaj made a fool of the people in the name of vikrant. I am going to divide my review in two parts - positives and negatives. First, positive aspects of the bike : 1. Riding position is very comfortable. 2. Suspension for rider is good for small bumps, normal bad roads. 3. Wider tyre gives good stability on the roads. 4. Unique design, eye catching. 5. Also bassy sound gives a different identity to this bike.Now, negative aspects of the bike: 1. Poor, horrible and pathetic torque, just pathetic, you can not overtake in dense traffic conditions, poorer than other 125cc or 110cc bikes. 2. So much vibration, whether its in low rpm or high rpm, lot of vibration, after 60 kmph, it vibrates like hell, forget riding with pillion. 3. Poor drum brakes, front suspension is poor, even rear suspension is not good at all and no tubeless tyres. 4. Forget riding with pillion, worst pillion seat. Super uncomfortable, narrow and pillion tends to slide down while sitting, pillion have to feel each and every little bump on the road while sitting. Its horrible seat. 5. Poor mileage, 40-45 kmph. 6. Rear suspension makes you feel that air pressure tyre is low, sometimes you feel rear tyre is skidding but not, its just pathetic arrangement of parts in this bike. 7. Poor headlight, poor brake pads and engine oil works for 1500-1800 km only, after then you feel performance declines. Final verdict, don't buy this bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    3

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    Change engine oil after 2000 km, change tyres to tubeless. Add more padding to pillion seat.

    Was this review helpful?

    11


    0


  • Getting this bike is pain inside your head - mental torture everyday

    5 years ago


    Rajiv Gandhi

    1.At first look, you may be persuaded by its look, beat sound similar to bullet. Hence i bought without considering the previous reviews2.My riding experience became worst within a month. After reaching office, if i leave the bike idle till evening and self start/kick start in the evening, i will not be able to do it without pulling of the choke. - so bike has starting trouble issue all 364 days 3.During night time, you cannot see what is in front of you even with high beam on due to the fact of headlight design. In frustration i took my wife's scooty for a week. I found amazingly clearer road view during night.During one of my long drive i drove on a bad road which has many pitfalls and because of this poor illumination i almost not missed all the pitfalls. - so very poor headlamp lighting will there for all 364 days 4.Very important issue is i raised 10 times complaints and it has never been solved is the gear issue. Interestingly the senior mechanic gave a feedback that no rider will do. I must release clutch each time while bringing down the gear to neutral. Most of time i end up stuck in traffic or high rise to gear lever not sitting properly. - so very very poor gear handling for all 364 days. 5.Surprisingly within 3 months of buying, battery failure happened twice. Fortunately i was covered with warranty - so battery issue for 90 days 6.Even if you remove the back seat cover and convert it to single rider drive to pillion rider drive, the pillion rider will have to grab the driver tightly in order to avoid falling down. - so poor seating design 7.And at last if you accommodate the pillion rider, in speed breakers or pitfalls you can hear the rear suspension colliding each other. At first you may think there is insufficient air in rear wheel. But it is due to poor suspension 8.Handle bar is twisted a little further towards the rider. So in city traffics your wrist and palm may give a bitter pain to handle the bike weight. If you still decided to buy this bike, good luck with the all the pain areas stated above.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    1

    Design and styling


    2

    Reliability


    1

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    2


  • Its is a good bike

    5 years ago


    Malkhan Singh

    The bike is good but his pickup low his top speed 90km/h his looks is very good good handle grip and his back rast is awesome it's servicing is very high maintenance and want high money its rear tyre is very large good riding in highway its parts are very difficult to find, i love his black and red colour combination.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Design and styling


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    3

    Service experience


    4

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    0

  • Single person driving very good bike

    38 weeks ago


    Jignesh

    Comfortable front seat, but back to adjust. Bajaj dealer service is very poor, but Performance is very good. Parts not available in the market.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Design and styling


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    4

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    very poor service from bajaj dealers

    Was this review helpful?

    0


    0


  • Bajaj V12 Review.

    1 year ago


    Amaran

    A good bike, light in weight, good power125cc, DLR, 45 to 50 km/l, with fuel level indicator and gear and neutral position indicator. Ideal for college students and office-going and factory workers. Easy maintenance, ride comfort with broad seat. No problem experienced so far. Getting good service by Bajaj workshops. Getting reliable spares through dealerships with affordable pricing for spares and service.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Tips for other riders

    As per manual

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    1


  • Unique & limited edition one of a kind bike. You will fall in love.

    3 years ago


    Pankaj Kapoor

    It's a mini bullet. It sounds very very good, you can feel it's beats when you ride, like bullet. Actually, I was planning for bullet but finally ended up with v12, which was a perfect decision for me. That's why I have started the review with this comparison. The bike is so so beautiful, it's one of a kind bike, and icing over the cake is it no more in production, that means limited edition bike made with vikrant's metal, our Indian pride. Rest the bikes design and comfort is awesome.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    0-5000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    4


  • Vikrant 12

    4 years ago


    Devendra

    I have a bajaj v12 bike from january 2018.Superb bike for city rides and long tour's.First thing , it is not sport bike u can say it bullet. Best sound heavy bike, speed. When you will run it feels like awesome.I love my bike. Average is also very good service charges very less. If you want a bike with low budget u can choose it but remember it's like cruise bike so don't compare with any other sports bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    1


  • Its just love!!!!

    4 years ago


    Harish Ahire

    If you are looking for a bike which is compatible for every ride...Then this is the one... Ride it on highway... City...Or off road. It'll stand aggressively.. Looks are damn good as it has great torque in 125cc segment. Mileage is about 52-55 kmpl in city and on highway 58-60 kmpl approximately. Great comfort no back pain. I've driven her from mumbai to banglore in two days around 800km. Seriously no aching in my arms. Feeling lucky to have her in my garage.. Love her.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Tips for other riders

    Use only DTS i tech oil from nearly service center.

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    0


  • Feel the bajaj v12

    4 years ago


    Vaibhav Mishra

    The bike very good in every aspects. Their is no problem at all. Good mileage, performance, grip, weight etc. Fulfill every criteria for a customer. The engine sounds and the exhaust sound is much more like ( bullet )royal enfield. You have to do servicing timely for good mileage. Enjoy this amazing experience now.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    Keep servicing timely.

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    1


  • Don't by v12 &v15

    5 years ago


    Dany Krishan

    I recommend to do not by v12 and v15. I have faced issues of engine,chain chakkar, self start etc. Common problems like oil leakage from engine,chain sound,engine vibration and sound, jerk from engine is found in all vikrant bikes. I self experienced at service center.If we purchase bajaj bikes we need to replace most of parts of bikes within 2 years, so it's too expensive for us.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    1

    Reliability


    1

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    5


  • Beauty with no brains

    5 years ago


    Ankit Dhasmana

    I have been riding this bike for more than two years. Before buying, please consider my review, it will be helpful for you all. i have completed 22000 plus kms in this bike. I got attracted with its looks which is totally different than other 125cc bikes in the market. So, i bought it. Its beautiful, muscular and unique. Definitely, it has eye catching looks. And then there is ins vikrant legacy. I must say bajaj made a fool of the people in the name of vikrant. I am going to divide my review in two parts - positives and negatives. First, positive aspects of the bike : 1. Riding position is very comfortable. 2. Suspension for rider is good for small bumps, normal bad roads. 3. Wider tyre gives good stability on the roads. 4. Unique design, eye catching. 5. Also bassy sound gives a different identity to this bike.Now, negative aspects of the bike: 1. Poor, horrible and pathetic torque, just pathetic, you can not overtake in dense traffic conditions, poorer than other 125cc or 110cc bikes. 2. So much vibration, whether its in low rpm or high rpm, lot of vibration, after 60 kmph, it vibrates like hell, forget riding with pillion. 3. Poor drum brakes, front suspension is poor, even rear suspension is not good at all and no tubeless tyres. 4. Forget riding with pillion, worst pillion seat. Super uncomfortable, narrow and pillion tends to slide down while sitting, pillion have to feel each and every little bump on the road while sitting. Its horrible seat. 5. Poor mileage, 40-45 kmph. 6. Rear suspension makes you feel that air pressure tyre is low, sometimes you feel rear tyre is skidding but not, its just pathetic arrangement of parts in this bike. 7. Poor headlight, poor brake pads and engine oil works for 1500-1800 km only, after then you feel performance declines. Final verdict, don't buy this bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    3

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    Change engine oil after 2000 km, change tyres to tubeless. Add more padding to pillion seat.

    Was this review helpful?

    11


    0


  • Getting this bike is pain inside your head - mental torture everyday

    5 years ago


    Rajiv Gandhi

    1.At first look, you may be persuaded by its look, beat sound similar to bullet. Hence i bought without considering the previous reviews2.My riding experience became worst within a month. After reaching office, if i leave the bike idle till evening and self start/kick start in the evening, i will not be able to do it without pulling of the choke. - so bike has starting trouble issue all 364 days 3.During night time, you cannot see what is in front of you even with high beam on due to the fact of headlight design. In frustration i took my wife's scooty for a week. I found amazingly clearer road view during night.During one of my long drive i drove on a bad road which has many pitfalls and because of this poor illumination i almost not missed all the pitfalls. - so very poor headlamp lighting will there for all 364 days 4.Very important issue is i raised 10 times complaints and it has never been solved is the gear issue. Interestingly the senior mechanic gave a feedback that no rider will do. I must release clutch each time while bringing down the gear to neutral. Most of time i end up stuck in traffic or high rise to gear lever not sitting properly. - so very very poor gear handling for all 364 days. 5.Surprisingly within 3 months of buying, battery failure happened twice. Fortunately i was covered with warranty - so battery issue for 90 days 6.Even if you remove the back seat cover and convert it to single rider drive to pillion rider drive, the pillion rider will have to grab the driver tightly in order to avoid falling down. - so poor seating design 7.And at last if you accommodate the pillion rider, in speed breakers or pitfalls you can hear the rear suspension colliding each other. At first you may think there is insufficient air in rear wheel. But it is due to poor suspension 8.Handle bar is twisted a little further towards the rider. So in city traffics your wrist and palm may give a bitter pain to handle the bike weight. If you still decided to buy this bike, good luck with the all the pain areas stated above.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    1

    Design and styling


    2

    Reliability


    1

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    2


  • Its is a good bike

    5 years ago


    Malkhan Singh

    The bike is good but his pickup low his top speed 90km/h his looks is very good good handle grip and his back rast is awesome it's servicing is very high maintenance and want high money its rear tyre is very large good riding in highway its parts are very difficult to find, i love his black and red colour combination.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Design and styling


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    3

    Service experience


    4

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    0

  • Single person driving very good bike

    38 weeks ago


    Jignesh

    Comfortable front seat, but back to adjust. Bajaj dealer service is very poor, but Performance is very good. Parts not available in the market.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Design and styling


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    4

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    very poor service from bajaj dealers

    Was this review helpful?

    0


    0


  • Bajaj V12 Review.

    1 year ago


    Amaran

    A good bike, light in weight, good power125cc, DLR, 45 to 50 km/l, with fuel level indicator and gear and neutral position indicator. Ideal for college students and office-going and factory workers. Easy maintenance, ride comfort with broad seat. No problem experienced so far. Getting good service by Bajaj workshops. Getting reliable spares through dealerships with affordable pricing for spares and service.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Tips for other riders

    As per manual

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    1


  • Unique & limited edition one of a kind bike. You will fall in love.

    3 years ago


    Pankaj Kapoor

    It's a mini bullet. It sounds very very good, you can feel it's beats when you ride, like bullet. Actually, I was planning for bullet but finally ended up with v12, which was a perfect decision for me. That's why I have started the review with this comparison. The bike is so so beautiful, it's one of a kind bike, and icing over the cake is it no more in production, that means limited edition bike made with vikrant's metal, our Indian pride. Rest the bikes design and comfort is awesome.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    0-5000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    4


  • Vikrant 12

    4 years ago


    Devendra

    I have a bajaj v12 bike from january 2018.Superb bike for city rides and long tour's.First thing , it is not sport bike u can say it bullet. Best sound heavy bike, speed. When you will run it feels like awesome.I love my bike. Average is also very good service charges very less. If you want a bike with low budget u can choose it but remember it's like cruise bike so don't compare with any other sports bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    1


  • Its just love!!!!

    4 years ago


    Harish Ahire

    If you are looking for a bike which is compatible for every ride...Then this is the one... Ride it on highway... City...Or off road. It'll stand aggressively.. Looks are damn good as it has great torque in 125cc segment. Mileage is about 52-55 kmpl in city and on highway 58-60 kmpl approximately. Great comfort no back pain. I've driven her from mumbai to banglore in two days around 800km. Seriously no aching in my arms. Feeling lucky to have her in my garage.. Love her.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Tips for other riders

    Use only DTS i tech oil from nearly service center.

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    0


  • Feel the bajaj v12

    4 years ago


    Vaibhav Mishra

    The bike very good in every aspects. Their is no problem at all. Good mileage, performance, grip, weight etc. Fulfill every criteria for a customer. The engine sounds and the exhaust sound is much more like ( bullet )royal enfield. You have to do servicing timely for good mileage. Enjoy this amazing experience now.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    Keep servicing timely.

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    1


  • Don't by v12 &v15

    5 years ago


    Dany Krishan

    I recommend to do not by v12 and v15. I have faced issues of engine,chain chakkar, self start etc. Common problems like oil leakage from engine,chain sound,engine vibration and sound, jerk from engine is found in all vikrant bikes. I self experienced at service center.If we purchase bajaj bikes we need to replace most of parts of bikes within 2 years, so it's too expensive for us.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    1

    Reliability


    1

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    5


  • Beauty with no brains

    5 years ago


    Ankit Dhasmana

    I have been riding this bike for more than two years. Before buying, please consider my review, it will be helpful for you all. i have completed 22000 plus kms in this bike. I got attracted with its looks which is totally different than other 125cc bikes in the market. So, i bought it. Its beautiful, muscular and unique. Definitely, it has eye catching looks. And then there is ins vikrant legacy. I must say bajaj made a fool of the people in the name of vikrant. I am going to divide my review in two parts - positives and negatives. First, positive aspects of the bike : 1. Riding position is very comfortable. 2. Suspension for rider is good for small bumps, normal bad roads. 3. Wider tyre gives good stability on the roads. 4. Unique design, eye catching. 5. Also bassy sound gives a different identity to this bike.Now, negative aspects of the bike: 1. Poor, horrible and pathetic torque, just pathetic, you can not overtake in dense traffic conditions, poorer than other 125cc or 110cc bikes. 2. So much vibration, whether its in low rpm or high rpm, lot of vibration, after 60 kmph, it vibrates like hell, forget riding with pillion. 3. Poor drum brakes, front suspension is poor, even rear suspension is not good at all and no tubeless tyres. 4. Forget riding with pillion, worst pillion seat. Super uncomfortable, narrow and pillion tends to slide down while sitting, pillion have to feel each and every little bump on the road while sitting. Its horrible seat. 5. Poor mileage, 40-45 kmph. 6. Rear suspension makes you feel that air pressure tyre is low, sometimes you feel rear tyre is skidding but not, its just pathetic arrangement of parts in this bike. 7. Poor headlight, poor brake pads and engine oil works for 1500-1800 km only, after then you feel performance declines. Final verdict, don't buy this bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    3

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    Change engine oil after 2000 km, change tyres to tubeless. Add more padding to pillion seat.

    Was this review helpful?

    11


    0


  • Getting this bike is pain inside your head - mental torture everyday

    5 years ago


    Rajiv Gandhi

    1.At first look, you may be persuaded by its look, beat sound similar to bullet. Hence i bought without considering the previous reviews2.My riding experience became worst within a month. After reaching office, if i leave the bike idle till evening and self start/kick start in the evening, i will not be able to do it without pulling of the choke. - so bike has starting trouble issue all 364 days 3.During night time, you cannot see what is in front of you even with high beam on due to the fact of headlight design. In frustration i took my wife's scooty for a week. I found amazingly clearer road view during night.During one of my long drive i drove on a bad road which has many pitfalls and because of this poor illumination i almost not missed all the pitfalls. - so very poor headlamp lighting will there for all 364 days 4.Very important issue is i raised 10 times complaints and it has never been solved is the gear issue. Interestingly the senior mechanic gave a feedback that no rider will do. I must release clutch each time while bringing down the gear to neutral. Most of time i end up stuck in traffic or high rise to gear lever not sitting properly. - so very very poor gear handling for all 364 days. 5.Surprisingly within 3 months of buying, battery failure happened twice. Fortunately i was covered with warranty - so battery issue for 90 days 6.Even if you remove the back seat cover and convert it to single rider drive to pillion rider drive, the pillion rider will have to grab the driver tightly in order to avoid falling down. - so poor seating design 7.And at last if you accommodate the pillion rider, in speed breakers or pitfalls you can hear the rear suspension colliding each other. At first you may think there is insufficient air in rear wheel. But it is due to poor suspension 8.Handle bar is twisted a little further towards the rider. So in city traffics your wrist and palm may give a bitter pain to handle the bike weight. If you still decided to buy this bike, good luck with the all the pain areas stated above.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    1

    Design and styling


    2

    Reliability


    1

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    2


  • Its is a good bike

    5 years ago


    Malkhan Singh

    The bike is good but his pickup low his top speed 90km/h his looks is very good good handle grip and his back rast is awesome it's servicing is very high maintenance and want high money its rear tyre is very large good riding in highway its parts are very difficult to find, i love his black and red colour combination.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Design and styling


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    3

    Service experience


    4

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    0

  • Single person driving very good bike

    38 weeks ago


    Jignesh

    Comfortable front seat, but back to adjust. Bajaj dealer service is very poor, but Performance is very good. Parts not available in the market.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Design and styling


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    4

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    very poor service from bajaj dealers

    Was this review helpful?

    0


    0


  • Bajaj V12 Review.

    1 year ago


    Amaran

    A good bike, light in weight, good power125cc, DLR, 45 to 50 km/l, with fuel level indicator and gear and neutral position indicator. Ideal for college students and office-going and factory workers. Easy maintenance, ride comfort with broad seat. No problem experienced so far. Getting good service by Bajaj workshops. Getting reliable spares through dealerships with affordable pricing for spares and service.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Tips for other riders

    As per manual

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    1


  • Unique & limited edition one of a kind bike. You will fall in love.

    3 years ago


    Pankaj Kapoor

    It's a mini bullet. It sounds very very good, you can feel it's beats when you ride, like bullet. Actually, I was planning for bullet but finally ended up with v12, which was a perfect decision for me. That's why I have started the review with this comparison. The bike is so so beautiful, it's one of a kind bike, and icing over the cake is it no more in production, that means limited edition bike made with vikrant's metal, our Indian pride. Rest the bikes design and comfort is awesome.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    < 3 months

    Ridden for

    < 5000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    0-5000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    4


  • Vikrant 12

    4 years ago


    Devendra

    I have a bajaj v12 bike from january 2018.Superb bike for city rides and long tour's.First thing , it is not sport bike u can say it bullet. Best sound heavy bike, speed. When you will run it feels like awesome.I love my bike. Average is also very good service charges very less. If you want a bike with low budget u can choose it but remember it's like cruise bike so don't compare with any other sports bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    1


  • Its just love!!!!

    4 years ago


    Harish Ahire

    If you are looking for a bike which is compatible for every ride...Then this is the one... Ride it on highway... City...Or off road. It'll stand aggressively.. Looks are damn good as it has great torque in 125cc segment. Mileage is about 52-55 kmpl in city and on highway 58-60 kmpl approximately. Great comfort no back pain. I've driven her from mumbai to banglore in two days around 800km. Seriously no aching in my arms. Feeling lucky to have her in my garage.. Love her.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    4

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    5000-10000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Tips for other riders

    Use only DTS i tech oil from nearly service center.

    Was this review helpful?

    4


    0


  • Feel the bajaj v12

    4 years ago


    Vaibhav Mishra

    The bike very good in every aspects. Their is no problem at all. Good mileage, performance, grip, weight etc. Fulfill every criteria for a customer. The engine sounds and the exhaust sound is much more like ( bullet )royal enfield. You have to do servicing timely for good mileage. Enjoy this amazing experience now.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    5

    Design and styling


    5

    Reliability


    5

    Comfort


    5

    Service experience


    5

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    Keep servicing timely.

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    1


  • Don't by v12 &v15

    5 years ago


    Dany Krishan

    I recommend to do not by v12 and v15. I have faced issues of engine,chain chakkar, self start etc. Common problems like oil leakage from engine,chain sound,engine vibration and sound, jerk from engine is found in all vikrant bikes. I self experienced at service center.If we purchase bajaj bikes we need to replace most of parts of bikes within 2 years, so it's too expensive for us.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    1

    Reliability


    1

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Was this review helpful?

    3


    5


  • Beauty with no brains

    5 years ago


    Ankit Dhasmana

    I have been riding this bike for more than two years. Before buying, please consider my review, it will be helpful for you all. i have completed 22000 plus kms in this bike. I got attracted with its looks which is totally different than other 125cc bikes in the market. So, i bought it. Its beautiful, muscular and unique. Definitely, it has eye catching looks. And then there is ins vikrant legacy. I must say bajaj made a fool of the people in the name of vikrant. I am going to divide my review in two parts - positives and negatives. First, positive aspects of the bike : 1. Riding position is very comfortable. 2. Suspension for rider is good for small bumps, normal bad roads. 3. Wider tyre gives good stability on the roads. 4. Unique design, eye catching. 5. Also bassy sound gives a different identity to this bike.Now, negative aspects of the bike: 1. Poor, horrible and pathetic torque, just pathetic, you can not overtake in dense traffic conditions, poorer than other 125cc or 110cc bikes. 2. So much vibration, whether its in low rpm or high rpm, lot of vibration, after 60 kmph, it vibrates like hell, forget riding with pillion. 3. Poor drum brakes, front suspension is poor, even rear suspension is not good at all and no tubeless tyres. 4. Forget riding with pillion, worst pillion seat. Super uncomfortable, narrow and pillion tends to slide down while sitting, pillion have to feel each and every little bump on the road while sitting. Its horrible seat. 5. Poor mileage, 40-45 kmph. 6. Rear suspension makes you feel that air pressure tyre is low, sometimes you feel rear tyre is skidding but not, its just pathetic arrangement of parts in this bike. 7. Poor headlight, poor brake pads and engine oil works for 1500-1800 km only, after then you feel performance declines. Final verdict, don't buy this bike.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    4

    Design and styling


    3

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    3

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    > 15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    15000+ km

    Tips for other riders

    Change engine oil after 2000 km, change tyres to tubeless. Add more padding to pillion seat.

    Was this review helpful?

    11


    0


  • Getting this bike is pain inside your head - mental torture everyday

    5 years ago


    Rajiv Gandhi

    1.At first look, you may be persuaded by its look, beat sound similar to bullet. Hence i bought without considering the previous reviews2.My riding experience became worst within a month. After reaching office, if i leave the bike idle till evening and self start/kick start in the evening, i will not be able to do it without pulling of the choke. - so bike has starting trouble issue all 364 days 3.During night time, you cannot see what is in front of you even with high beam on due to the fact of headlight design. In frustration i took my wife's scooty for a week. I found amazingly clearer road view during night.During one of my long drive i drove on a bad road which has many pitfalls and because of this poor illumination i almost not missed all the pitfalls. - so very poor headlamp lighting will there for all 364 days 4.Very important issue is i raised 10 times complaints and it has never been solved is the gear issue. Interestingly the senior mechanic gave a feedback that no rider will do. I must release clutch each time while bringing down the gear to neutral. Most of time i end up stuck in traffic or high rise to gear lever not sitting properly. - so very very poor gear handling for all 364 days. 5.Surprisingly within 3 months of buying, battery failure happened twice. Fortunately i was covered with warranty - so battery issue for 90 days 6.Even if you remove the back seat cover and convert it to single rider drive to pillion rider drive, the pillion rider will have to grab the driver tightly in order to avoid falling down. - so poor seating design 7.And at last if you accommodate the pillion rider, in speed breakers or pitfalls you can hear the rear suspension colliding each other. At first you may think there is insufficient air in rear wheel. But it is due to poor suspension 8.Handle bar is twisted a little further towards the rider. So in city traffics your wrist and palm may give a bitter pain to handle the bike weight. If you still decided to buy this bike, good luck with the all the pain areas stated above.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    1

    Design and styling


    2

    Reliability


    1

    Comfort


    1

    Service experience


    1

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Daily Commute

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    2


    2


  • Its is a good bike

    5 years ago


    Malkhan Singh

    The bike is good but his pickup low his top speed 90km/h his looks is very good good handle grip and his back rast is awesome it's servicing is very high maintenance and want high money its rear tyre is very large good riding in highway its parts are very difficult to find, i love his black and red colour combination.

    Rating Parameters

    (out of 5)

    3

    Design and styling


    4

    Reliability


    4

    Comfort


    3

    Service experience


    4

    Value for money

    About the Reviewer

    Used it for

    Everything

    Owned for

    > 1 yr

    Ridden for

    10000-15000 kms

    Ridden for (If Owned)

    5000-15000 km

    Was this review helpful?

    5


    0

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