Dear friends, yesterday i happened to take a test ride of new bajaj xcd 135 cc at r v bajaj in bangalore. This bike is combination of pulsar and discover.
Got a stylish tail lamp, new look indicator, wider rear tyre, new petrol tank cap and new digital speedometer with tachometer and an option of disc brake. Seats are wider and lengthier than its previous sibling. Comfortability may not be that much compared to xcd 125, road grip is far better than 125 cc, pick is superb because high torque power.
This is 5 geared vehicle. New digital speedometer with tachometer and front shield gives a better appearance from front. And at back new tail lamp design gives complete look of a bike compared half burnt back of xcd 125.
Nitrox suspension at the back gives easy riding even on bumpy road. 8 ltr. Tank with new designed front plastic cover gives a pulsar look. They are not giving any specification of mileage though says it may give 60 to 65 per ltr. Of petrol. Price on road is rs.51000.00 approx. In bangalore.
All and all it is bajaj vehicle and you can rely on them. But is it necessary to have one more 135 cc along with discover 135cc. And moreover it is 5 geared. They could have remodified xcd 125cc with new. What are they going to do with xcd 125cc? Will it meet the same fate of ct 100, platina 100cc?
These are few question definitely will haunt on any customer who visits bajaj show room. Note these bikes will be on road from today through out india. Take test ride of new xcd 135 and send me the comments, since i am planning to exchange xcd 125cc to the new xcd 135cc because of its road grip, wider seat and new look.