Bajaj V12: 6 things you need to know about the younger sibling of V15

Bajaj Auto is gearing up for the launch of second motorcycle in its V brand. The first motorcycle, V15, gathered much attention for the use of metal of the dismantled INS Vikrant — India's first aircraft carrier — in the fuel tank.

Launched in March, the V15 has notched sales figure of two lakh within eight months of its launch. The company is said to have ramped up the production of the motorcycle from September owing to the skyrocketing demand. With the arrival of V12, Bajaj Auto will be eyeing a huge jump in sales in the commuter segment. Here are the six top facts you need to know about the V12.

-Bajaj Auto has confirmed arrival of V12 and it will be priced at Rs 56,200, ex-showroom Delhi.

-In terms of looks, the V12 will be carbon copy of V15. However, Bajaj Auto may offer different colour scheme for V12 to differentiate both models.

-Bajaj will continue to use a small amount of metal from the dismantled INS Vikrant on the V12. The connection of V with the Majestic-class aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy is a USP for the brand.

-The younger sibling will retain removable rear cowl, a unique feature of V brand that lends café racer style.

-The V12 will share the engine of the Discover family. It will be powered by 124.6cc single cylinder DTS-i engine that develops 10bhp at 8000rpm and 10.8Nm of torque at 5500rpm mated to five-speed gearbox. The numbers may get tweaked for the V12.

-The V12 will go up against the likes of the Honda Shine, Hero Glamour and TVS Phoenix in the Indian two-wheeler market.