Bajaj V15 review, road test

Where Bajaj seems to have done a spectacular job is with the chassis of the V15. Despite the motorcycle looking a bit on the bulkier side and having relatively fatter tyres than a regular commuter, the dual-cradle chassis on the V15 makes it rather nimble and easily flickable. Yet, its low overall stance and low centre of gravity result in a fair amount of stability in the bends.

The suspension feels pliant and grounded and handles both good and bad roads reasonably well. Oddly, while the suspension feels composed and comfortable over bumps and potholes, over the smaller imperfections, it feels a tad too stiff. And to top it off, the rear suspension is non-adjustable for preload, which might not help the bike’s case with heavier riders. The aforementioned fat tyres from Eurogrip provide excellent amounts of traction, a pleasant surprise as most commuters skimp on this aspect. And let’s not forget the 240mm front brake that offers a decently good amount of stopping power. A few more horses and the V15 could really go beyond its commuting duties.