Bajaj Auto The Invincible V12 User manual

Foreword
Welcome to the 'V' family! You are now the proud owner of the new Bajaj V15 / V12.
Bajaj V is more than just a bike. It contains the metal of INS Vikrant, making it the embodiment of
unshakable solidity. So, take a moment to soak in that undeniable sense of pride as you take seat
on a bike that epitomizes strength. With a solid build and stand-tall stance, prepare to ride like
you're invincible
Before you ride out, please read this Owner's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the
operating mechanism, controls and maintenance requirements of your “V15 / V12”. This will ensure
you a safe and trouble free ownership experience.
To keep your bike in perfect running condition and deliver consistent performance, we have
specially programmed the periodic maintenance services which includes 3 free services and
subsequent paid services, as per the schedule contained in this booklet. We earnestly advise you
to avail all these services at any of our Bajaj Dealers or Authorised Service Dealer, who are well
equipped with all necessary facilities / genuine parts / oil and trained manpower to ensure the best
care for your / V12 . Your / V12 comes with a warranty of 2 Years or 30,000 Kms “V15 ” “V15 ”
whichever occurs earlier from the date of sale. For details please refer to “Warranty : Scope &
Limits” given in this manual.
Should you require any additional information feel free to contact us on our toll free no.:
1800 233 2453 or e-mail us at: [email protected] or visit the Bajaj Auto website
www.bajajauto.com
Rev up, shift gears and enjoy the V15 experience…
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED

Notice:
The description and illustration in this booklet
are not to be taken as binding on the
manufacturers. The essential features of the
type described and illustrated herein remaining
unaltered. Bajaj Auto Limited reserves the right
to carry out at any moment without being
obliged to bring this booklet upto-date & to do
modifications on the vehicle, parts or
accessories as may be convenient and
necessary.
Safety and Warning information :
Caution : This indicates that a potential
hazard that could result in vehicle damage.
Follow the Advice provided with the
caution.
Warning : This indicates that a potential
hazard or injury to you or other persons &
to the vehicle can happen if advice
provided is not followed.
Description
1. Technical Specifications 1
2. Identification Data 3
3. Location of Parts 4
4. Steering cum Ignition lock 5
5. Fuel Tank Cap / Fuel Tap 6
6. Speedometer Details 7
8. Control Switches 8
9. Removal & Fitment of Side Cover LH 10
10. Removal & Fitment of Seat Assembly 11
11. Removal & Fitment of Pillion Seat Cover 12
12. Location of Battery, Tool Kit & First Aid Kit 13
13. Daily Safety Checks 14
14. How to ride your Bike 15
15. Safe Riding Tips 18
16. Engine Oil 19
17. Wheels - Tube less Tyre 20
18. Battery 21
19. Periodic Maintenance Information 22
20. Brake Fluid 24
21. Free Service Guidelines 25
22. Periodic Maintenance & Lubrication Chart 26
23. Non Use Maintenance 32
24. Delivery Certificate 33
25. Warranty Scope & Limit 34
26. Battery Warranty Card
Table of Contents

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Engine : 4 Stroke
Bore x Stroke : 57mm x 58.6mm (V15)
: 52mm x 58.6mm (V12)
Engine Displacement : 149.5 cc (V15)
: 124.45 cc (V12)
Compression Ratio : 9.8 : 1
Idling Speed : 1400 +/- 100 RPM
Max. Net Power (V15) : 12 PS at 7500 RPM
(V12) : 10.75 PS at 7500 RPM
Max. Net Torque(V15) : 13 Nm at 5500 RPM
(V12) : 11 Nm at 5500 RPM
Ignition System : DC
Spark Plug : 2 Nos
: BOSCH or Champion
Spark Plug Gap : 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm
Transmission : 5 speed constant mesh
Gear Shifting Pattern : All Up
Engine Lubrication : Forced lubrication
Starting Aid : Self start / Kick start
Front Brake : Disc brake (V15)
: Drum / Disc (V12)
Rear Brake : Drum brake
Fuel Tank Capacity
Full : 13 liters
Usable Reserve : 1.7 liters
Unusable Reserve : 1.1 liters
Dimensions : V15 V12
Length : 2044 mm 2040 mm
Width : 780 mm 780 mm
Height : 1069 mm 1066 mm
Wheel base : 1315 mm 1315 mm
Ground clearance : 165 mm 165 mm
Tyre Size Front (V15) : 90/90-18 Tubeless
(V12) : 2.75-18, 42P with Tube
Technical Specifications

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Tyre Size Rear (V15) : 120/80-16 Tubeless
(V12) : 100/90-16,54P with Tube
Tyre Pressure
2
Front :1.75 kgf/cm (25 PSI)
2
Rear (Solo) :2.00 kgf/cm (28 PSI)
2
Rear (with pillion) :2.25 kgf/cm (32 PSI)
Electrical System : 12V DC
Battery : 12V, 4 Ah VRLA
Head Lamp : 60/55W (V15)
: 35/35W (V12)
Position Lamp : 3W (2 nos.)
Tail /Stop Lamp : LED
Rear No. Plate lamp : 3W
Side Indicator lamp : 10W (4 Nos.)
Neutral Indicator : 2W
Hi Beam Indicator : 2W
Turn Signal Indicator : 2W
Technical Specifications
Speedometer Lamp : 2W (2 nos.)
Low Battery Indicator : 2W
Bajaj Logo : 2W
Horn : 12V DC
Vehicle Kerb Weight : 137 Kg. (V15)
: 133 Kg. (V12)
Vehicle Gross Weight : 267 Kg. (V15)
: 263 Kg. (V12)
Note :
• All dimensions are under UNLADEN condition.
• Above information is subject to change without any
notice.
• This vehicle complies to BS IV standards.
• AHO is government regulation.

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The Frame and Engine serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They are the unique
alpha-numeric codes to identify your particular vehicle from others of the same model and type.
Frame Number Location
On LH side of Steering Tube
(Alpha-Numeric - 17 Digits)
Engine Number Location
On LH Side Crankcase
Near Gear Change Lever
(Alpha-Numeric - 11 Digits)
Identification Data

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Pillion
Seat
Cover
Tail
Lamp
Seat Front Brake Lever
Nitrox
Shock
Absorber
Pillion
Footrest
Rear Brake
Pedal
Oil Level
Guage
Front
Disc
Brake
Silencer Assembly
Note : Photograph is of V15.
Petrol Tank
Cap
Location of Parts

To Lock the Steering : To lock the steering,
turn the handle bar to the left / right side. Push
& release the key. Turn the key to “LOCK”
position and remove the key.
To Unlock the Steering : To unlock steering,
insert the key in steering cum ignition lock &
turn it clockwise to “OFF” or “ON” position.
Key : A common key is used for ‘Steering cum
Ignition lock’, ‘Fuel tank cap’ & ‘Side Cover
LH’.
Steering cum Ignition Lock :
It has three positions.
LOCK: Steering locked. Ignition OFF.
OFF: Steering unlock. Ignition OFF.
ON: Steering unlock. Ignition ON.
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Steering cum Ignition Lock

Fuel Tank Cap
• To open the fuel tank cap, open the flap.
• Insert the key in lock & turn it clockwise.
• Lift fuel tank cap.
• To lock ‘Fuel Tank Cap’, insert key in lock &
turn it clockwise. Press fuel tank cap. ‘Click’
sound ensures cap is fully locked.
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Fuel Tap
Fuel tap lever has following positions.
ON : When fuel level is above
reserve position.
RES : When fuel level is below
reserve position.
OFF : When fuel supply is to be
cut off.
Fuel Tap
OFF
ON
RES
Fuel Tank Cap
Fuel Tank Cap / Fuel Tap
Caution : In case petrol is spilled out on
white/light colour petrol tank, it is to be
immediately cleaned with clean soft cotton
cloth to prevent permanent stain marks on
petrol tank.
Precaution :
Dont attach metallic ‘Key chain’ as it may
damage paint of petrol tank cover.

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Speedometer Details
V12V15
1. Speedometer: Vehicle speed will be displayed in
digital form in Km / Hr.
2. Odometer : The Odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has covered. Odometer can not be
reset to ‘Zero’.
3. Turn Signal Indicator (LH & RH): When Turn signal
switch is turned to Left or Right, Turn pilot Indicator -
LH or RH will flash.
4. Neutral Indicator: When the transmission is in Neutral,
Neutral indicator will glow.
5. Fuel Level Indicator: It shows fuel level in fuel tank.
6. Low Fuel Indicator (V15) : It blinks in red colour
incase of low fuel level (1 bar or less). All bars blinks
in red colour incase of mul-function in connection .
7. Hi Beam Indicator: When Headlight is ‘ON’ & Hi
beam is selected, Hi beam indicator will glow.
8. Low Battery Indicator : It indicates battery needs
charging.
9. Bajaj Logo : Bajaj logo flying ‘B’ continuously glow.
Note: Speedometer photograph shown is of V15.
1
2
3
8
9
5
6
7
4

A
D
C
B
E
C. Horn Button : ( ) Press button for
sounding horn.
D. Pass Switch : Press the switch to flash
the head light in High beam mode. It is
used to give signal to vehicles coming
from opposite side while overtaking.
E. Choke Lever : When engine is in cold
condition choke lever to be operated for
easy starting.
Left Handle Bar Switches
A. Dipper Switch : When headlight is ON,
High or Low beam can be selected with the
dipper switch.
: High Beam : Low beam
B. Turn Signal Switch : When the turn signal
knob is turned to Left ( ) or Right ( )
respective indicator will start blinking, to
stop blinking push the knob in & release.
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Control Switches

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Control Switches
Hi/Low beam Headlamp Effect of
Switch Status Pass Switch
Low beam Low beam ‘ON’ Hi beam ‘ON’
Hi beam Hi beam No change
‘ON’
AHO Feature (Automatic Headlight ‘ON’)
There is no ‘Light switch’ on RH control
switch.
Ignition switch ‘ON’ Speedometer illumination
Engine ‘OFF’ Tail lamp, Number
Plate Lamp, Pilot
Lamp will get ‘ON’
Effect of pressing In addition to above
‘Pass Switch’ Hi-beam will get ‘ON’
Ignition switch ‘ON’ & Engine Running
Speedometer illumination, Tail lamp, Number Plate
Lamp, Pilot Lamp will get ‘ON’.
In addition to above, headlamp will get on as given
below.
E
Right Handle Bar Switches
E. Starter Button :
Starter button operates the electric starter.
It is recommended to start the engine with
the transmission in neutral.
Vehicle in Gear - Press clutch lever &
operate starter button to start the engine.

Removal of ‘Side Cover LH’
• Insert key in ‘Side Cover Lock’ (A)
• Rotate the key clockwise, ‘Side Cover Lock’
will get opened.
• Pull front side (B) of side cover.
• Slide rear side (C) towards engine.
• Take out side cover LH.
Fitment of ‘Side Cover LH’
• Insert inner slot (D) of Side cover with
chassis bracket (E)
• Slide ‘Side Cover LH’ backward.
• Insert side cover lug (F) into petrol tank
hole (G)
• Match the side cover lock.
• Lock the side cover by rotating key (A) in
anti-clockwise direction.
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A
BC
D
E
G
F
Removal & Fitment of Side Cover LH

Removal of Seat Assembly
• Remove side cover LH.
• Pull the seat lock cable (A)
• Pull upward rear end of seat.
• Take out ‘Seat Assembly’.
Fitment of Seat Assembly
• Insert front seat brackets (B) inside chassis
slot (C)
• Match seat locking rod (G) with seat lock
assembly (F)
• Press seat assembly from top side.
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C
BG
F
A
Removal & Fitment of Seat Assembly

Removal of Pillion Seat Cover
• Remove 2 nos. (LH & RH side) allen head
screws (A) by using allen head (B) of key.
• Slide ‘Pillion Seat Cover’(C) backward so
that lug with seat is disengaged.
• Take out ‘Pillion Seat Cover’.
Fitment of Pillion Seat Cover
• Guide rear lug (D) to seat base lower
surfaces.
• Slide pillion seat cover (C) forward so that
lug (D) will get engaged with seat base.
• After proper slide of pillion seat cover align
front mtg holes (E) of pillion seat cover to
seat base (F)
• Pre-fit 2 nos (LH & RH side) allen head
screw along with washer.
• Tighten 2 nos. (LH & RH side) allen head
screws by using allen head (B) of key.
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C
D
F
B
A
E
Removal & Fitment of Pillion Seat Cover

First Aid Kit Location
• It is kept inside seat cowl LH side.
Battery
• It is located inside side cover LH, behind air
filter.
Tool Kit
• It is located inside ‘Tool Kit’ compartment
provided on ‘Rear Fender’.
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Battery Location Tool Kit Location First Aid Kit Location
Location of Battery, Tool Kit & First Aid Kit

• Brake Fluid level above MIN mark provided
on reservoir, applicable to disc brake
vehicle.
• Function of all lights & horn.
• Smooth steering movement without
restriction.
• Side stand return to their fully up position.
• Correct inflation pressure in both tyres
Adequate tyre tread depth - no cracks /
cuts.
• Correct rear viewing span adjustment of
mirror.
Before riding motorcycle be sure to check
following items. Please give proper importance
to these checks and perform all of them before
riding motorcycle.
If any irregularities are found during these
checks, refer to the Maintenance chapter & see
your dealer for the action required to return the
motorcycle to a safe operating condition.
Warning : Failure to perform these
checks every day before you ride may
result in serious damage or severe
accident.
• Enough fuel level for planned distance of
journey. No fuel leakage in fuel lines.
• Engine oil level (between upper and lower
level mark)
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Daily Safety Checks

1. Starting The Engine :
• Turn the fuel tap to ‘ ’ or ‘ ’ position.
• Turn ignition switch key to ‘ ’ position.
• Confirm that transmission is in neutral /
press the clutch lever.
• If the engine is cold or when starting for
first time, use manual choke ( ) for quick
starting. Choke lever is provided on ‘Control
Switch LH’.
• Keep throttle closed & press starter button,
• Release starter button after engine starts.
• When the engine is warmed up enough to
idle without using choke, return the manual
choke to OFF position.
Cau ti on : D o not o pera te the s tart er
continuously for more than 5 seconds otherwise
battery would get discharged.
Wait 15 sec. between each operation of the starter
which will facilitate battery to recover.
Note : The motorcycle is equipped with a clutch switch.
The engine can be started in any gear if the clutch lever
is pressed.
Note : Incase of battery discharged condition, vehicle
will start by kick.
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Note : Do not let the
engine idle longer than 3
minuets otherwise it will
overheat.
OFF
ON
How to Ride Your Bike
3. Shifting Gears :
• Close throttle & depress the clutch.
• Shift into next higher or lower gear.
• Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
2. Moving Off :
• Check that Center/Side stand is up.
• Depress the clutch lever.
st
• Shift into 1 gear.
• Open the throttle and release the clutch
lever slowly and simultaneously.
• As the clutch starts to engage, open the
throttle a little more, giving the engine just
enough rpm to keep it from stalling.

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th th
From 5 to 4 Gear
th rd
From 4 to 3 Gear
rd nd
From 3 to 2 Gear
nd st
From 2 to 1 Gear
41 ~ 44 km/h
32 ~ 35 km/h
23 ~ 26 km/h
15 ~ 18 km/h
Recommended Speed for Shifting Down
Gear shifting
pattern
Gear shifting Lever
1
N
2
3
4
5
Warning : When shifting down to lower
gear, do not shift at such high speed that
engine rpm jumps excessively. This may
cause engine damage, & rear wheel may
skid. Downshifting should be done at
recommended speeds as shown in table
above.
• Always keep the speed below the limits
mentioned in the table.
• Do not race the engine excessively.
• Do not start moving or race the engine
immediately after starting. Run the engine
for a minute at idle speed to give the oil a
chance to workup into the engine.
Running IN
Proper running-in is important for the better life
& trouble free performance of the vehicle.
• During first 2000 kms running-in period do
not exceed following speed limits.
Kms 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
0 - 1000 14 22 30 37 44
1000 - 2000 18 28 38 46 55
How to Ride Your Bike
4. Braking :
• Close the throttle completely, leaving the
clutch engaged (except where shifting gears)
so that the engine braking will help slow
down the motorcycle.
• Shift down one gear at a time so that you
are in Neutral when you come to a complete
stop.

Good Riding Habits :
• Ride smoothly and steadily at an optimum
driving speed of 40 to 50 Km/h
• Avoid harsh braking.
• Change the gear judiciously according to
the speed and load requirement.
• Don’t overload the vehicle above the
specified payload.
• Use the accelerator judiciously.
• Cut off the engine if you want to stop for
more than two minutes.
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How to Ride Your Bike
• When stopping, always apply both brakes at
the same time. De-clutch as necessary to
avoid engine stalling.
• Never lock the brakes, or it will cause the
tyres to skid. When cornering, use brakes
judiciously & do not de-clutch. Reduce your
speed before you get into the corner. For
emergency braking, disregard downshifting,
and concentrate on applying brakes as hard
as possible without skidding.
5. Stopping the Vehicle :
• Close the throttle completely.
• Shift the transmission into neutral.
• Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
• Turn the ignition switch off.
6. Parking the Vehicle :
• Support the motorcycle on a firm level
surface with the center or side stand.
• Lock the steering.
CAUTION : Do not park on a soft or steeply
inclined surface or the motorcycle may fall over.
How to check mileage (Fuel efficiency)
Best way to calculate mileage is by following
the full tank to full tank method.
• Fill way tank full up to small mouth (brim).
• Run the bike for say 100 km.
• Fill the tank full again in same fuel filling
station, probably with same fuel dispenser.
• Divide kilometer run / fuel quantity filled.

• Always carry vehicle registration & insurance papers,
and a valid driving licence with you.
• Avoid driving on loose sand or stones where vehicle is
likely to skid.
• Properly wrap-up loose clothes while driving or riding
to avoid entangling in wheel or other objects on road.
Monsoon Care :
• It is suggested to customer to take appropriate care in
area of heavy monsoon or high rainfall area. The
appropriate surface preventive coat to avoid rusting /
poor surface finish on account of adverse atmospheric
conditions.
• Vehicle cleaning to be done with soft & clean wet cloth
to avoid scratches on painted parts.
• Clean & lubricate all the important parts as detailed in
a periodic maintenance chart.
• Do not apply direct water jet on painted, electrical /
electronic parts.
• Do not obstruct engine cooling by adding mud
protection sheet from front.
Safe Riding Tips
• Always wear Helmet while
driving or riding. Your helmet
should conform to appropriate
Indian standards.
• Read thoroughly the instructions
given in this manual and follow
them carefully.
• Avoid unnecessary accessories for the safety of both
rider and other motorists.
• When applying the brakes, use both front & rear
brakes simultaneously. Applying only one brake may
cause the vehicle to loose control.
• Riding at proper speed and avoiding unnecessary
acceleration and braking are important not only for
safety and low fuel consumption, but also for longer life
of the vehicle.
• During monsoon drive the vehicle more cautiously.
Remember vehicles skid more easily during light
showers.
• Drive cautiously. Start early & reach your destination
safely.
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Safe Riding Tips