14 Bajaj Boxer BM150 launched [Price, Specs, Photos]

Official Photos, Price, Specs and details of Bajaj's "Bharat" Bike, the Boxer BM150..

The Boxer BM150 doesn't have the Bajaj "B" logo on its tank..

“Bharat Bike”, that’s how Bajaj is calling its new bike the Boxer BM150. This bike seems to be aimed at customers from the villages and towns of India (that’s why the name “Bharat Bike”) where the need for a rugged motorcycle is more.

Posted below are the Official Photos, Specs and the Press Release of the Bharat Bike from Bajaj Auto.

The styling of the Boxer BM150 is reminiscent of motorcycle from the 1970-80’s era. With a “Bigger Engine, a Bigger Frame, Bigger Tyres, Bigger Suspension, Bigger Headlights and a Bigger seat” Bajaj is hoping that the Bajaj Boxer BM150 would make an impression with the rural and town folk of India.

The Boxer BM150 has the typical Bajaj trademark of offering maximum bang for your buck. At Rs. 42,000 (ex-showroom) the pricing is disruptive to say the least, since other popular 100 cc bikes like the Hero Honda CD Deluxe/Splendor, TVS Star City/Sport and Bajaj’s own Platina/Discover 100 also come within a similar price range. Plus to make the package more enticing, a Self Start has also been thrown in as a standard feature in the Boxer BM150.

The Boxer BM150 has being launched only in a single Black Color and with Self Start as a standard feature..

It is interesting to note that the Boxer BM150 doesn't have the Bajaj "B" logo on it's tank. It is just on the engine covers which has the Bajaj branding. So it looks like Bajaj is on it's way to promote it's product brands and let the parent brand stay in the background.

Will the “Bharat Bike” make the “Bharatiya” people remove their blindfold and look for something else apart from “Splendor Ka Bharosa”? Only time will tell.


Simple, Rugged & Basic Design of the Boxer BM150

The 144.8 cc engine of the Boxer BM150 seems to have been borrowed from the Discover 150 sans the DTS-i (Digital Twin Spark plug Ignition) tech of Bajaj. The 12 Ps of Power and 12.26 Nm of Torque that the 150 cc mill makes is almost 50% more than what similarly priced 100 cc commuters make.

Carrying forward the simple & rugged bike theme, the Boxer BM150 gets 4 Gears, Spoke wheels, Drum Brakes, Flat Seat profile, Simple Fuel Tank design and a body with more emphasis on metal. The rear tyre is a chunky 100 section with a rugged tread pattern.

The Boxer BM150 has being launched only in a single Black Color.


Boxer BM150 Specifications

Engine
Type: Single cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled
Bore (mm) X Stroke (mm): 56 x 58.8
Displacement (cc): 144.8
Valves per cylinder: 2
Compression ratio: 9.5 ± 0.5 : 1
Fuelling: Carburetor – Ucal UVD20

Max. Power (Ps @ rpm): 12.01 @ 7500
Max. Torque (Nm @ rpm): 12.26 @ 5000
Starting: Kick + Self

Transmission

Clutch: Wet multiplate
Transmission: 4 speed constant mesh
Gear shift pattern: All down

Brakes & Tyres

Brakes (Front): 130mm Drum
Brakes (Rear): 130mm Drum

Tyre (Front): 3.00 x 17, 45 P
Tyre (Rear): 100/90 x 17, 55 P

Fuel tank capacity: 11 Lts
Usable reserve: 2.5 Lts

Dimensions

Overall Length (mm): 2016
Overall Width (mm): 740
Overall Height (mm): 1055
Wheel base (mm): 1285
Ground Clearance (mm): 190
Saddle height (mm): 803
Kerb weight (kg): 123

Electricals

Battery: 12V / 2.5Ah or 5Ah
Head lamp: 35/35W
Tail/stop lamp: 5/21W

Boxer BM150 Official Press release

Power to the People with the mighty 150cc ‘Bharat Bike’

"Positioned as the ‘Bharat’ bike, the Boxer is designed to provide a comfortable riding experience in all kind of demanding situations and to reach out to customers beyond the big cities and towns.

The new Boxer is the first of its kind – designed for use and abuse in all kinds of terrain. Conventional 100 cc bikes perform adequately on smooth roads but are not geared to handle the tough terrain outside the cities. The Boxer’s 150cc engine delivers 12 Ps power and 12.26 Nm torque – nearly 50% more than the standard 100 cc’s – to make a demanding commute with any kind of load and on any kind of terrain situation far easier. The bike boasts of host of other strength advantages in terms of its rugged frame, swing arm and chassis, metal body parts, twin spring SNS suspension and a heavy duty carrier. The wider tyre ensures both grip and stability for any road and load condition.

What more the Boxer 150 with an electric start sports an attractive price tag of Rs. 42,000 – a customer can now a own a 150 cc at the price less than that of most 100cc bikes.

This launch is a part of our strategy of providing relevant differentiated products to meet the needs of a variety of consumers. A significant segment of consumers in the smaller towns need a powerful, rugged utility bike. The Boxer has been designed as an “SUV on two wheels” to specifically meet their requirement.

The focus of the bike is on performance with a bigger engine, a bigger frame, bigger tyres, bigger suspension, bigger headlights and a bigger seat, we feel that this one fits the bill for the mighty “Bharat” bike that the real India needs.”

Currently smaller 100cc bikes are dominant in the towns and villages across the country. This big Bharat bike with a bigger heart provides Bajaj Auto with a huge opportunity to attract consumers looking out for a safe comfortable ride on the roughest of roads".

Bajaj Boxer BM150 Photos:

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