Review of Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si

Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si

Bajaj Auto will roll out at least six models in the year and at least three models will be designed to attract middle level customers. The XCD 135 DTS-Si bike launched by Bajaj has been introduced for the commuters opting for 125 cc bikes as the new bike is more powerful and stylish in looks. The three models of the bike has been introduced include the kick start, drum breaks and disc brake versions. Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si has launched the bike in five colors.

Looks of the bike: Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si has to compete with the companies that are introducing super bikes into market and many bikers are waiting for the excellent looking Sprint but they have to wait some more for the sporty bike. Bajaj is mostly dependent on the middle level commuters for its market. Hence it introduced a low cost bike with some enhanced features as compared to 125 cc.

Some styling has been added by the bike manufacturers to make the bike look stronger. The bike has the distinctly styled twin pilot headlamp, sharp indicators and the poor looking tail lamp cluster. 135 cc has been upgraded to look better than 100 cc bikes. Some special graphics have been added to petrol tank and the back rail has been made to look slimmer. Front looks have been improved and a different kind of back light has been attached to the bike.

Engine: Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si is powered with a 4 Stroke, air cooled, DTS-Si, 135cc engine that delivers 10.2 ps of maximum power @ 7500 rpm and 11.58 nm of torque @ 5000 rpm. The bike is more powerful that 125 cc but you shouldn’t expect much from the new launch. The engine revs is 8000 rpm and even in low speed in fifth gear, you can drive without getting the bumps. In fourth gear also you don’t get the bumps in lower speeds.

The bike picks up fast and in fifth gear it can go to speed of 80 kmph in some 10 second but it takes time to go to 100 kmph and in speeds higher than 100 kmph, the bike vibrates. The bike delivers a mileage of around 62 kmpl.

Ride and comfort : The stability of bike in high and in low speed is better than 125 cc. Handling of 135 DTS-Si is easier because of the long wheelbase of 1275mm. XCD 135 has 5 speed gear box and the ExhausTEC system has been integrated to the machine to lower the noise. The bike comes with auto choke, disc brakes and gas-filled Nitrox shock absorbers that help the bike to be in control.

The 135cc DTS-Si machine is equipped with the digital speedometer and DU bush front suspension adds to the style feature of the bike. The digital speedometer and the analog tachometer are comprehensible but the indicators don’t turn off automatically in bright light.

Mileage:

Mileage of xcd 135 as reviewed by famous magazines:

Autocar India
City- 53.9 kpl, Highway- 59.1 kpl
Overall- 56.5 kpl

Bike India
City- 62 kpl, Highway- 68 kpl
Overall- 65 kpl

Business Standard Motoring
Overall- 55 kpl

Overdrive
City- 71.7 kpl, Highway- 78.7 kpl
Overall- 75.2 kpl

Zigwheels
City- 62.4 kpl, Highway- 71.5 kpl
Overall- 66.9 kpl

Below are the technical specifications of the Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si.

ENGINE

Type: 4-stroke, Air cooled, DTS-Si
Displacement: 134.6cc
Bore/Stroke: 54mm x 58.8mm
Valvetrain: SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Comp Ratio: 9.8:1
Carburettor: UCAL-Mikuni VM 17
Max power: 10.2 PS@7500 rpm
Max torque: 11.58Nm@5000 rpm
Power to weight: 87.93 PS/ton
Ignition: Electronic
Starter: Electric/Kick


TRANSMISSION

Clutch: Wet Multiplate
Gears: 5-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern: 5-down
Primary drive: Gear
Secondary drive: Chain


CHASSIS

Type: Diamond Type Frame
Suspension (Front): Telescopic Forks
Suspension (Rear): Hydraulic, Gas-filled
Brakes (Front): 200mm, disc, 2-piston caliper
Brakes (Rear): 130 mm drum
Tyres (F/R): 2.75 x 17, 100/90 x 17


ELECTRICALS

Battery: 12V, Maintenance-free
Instrumentation: Digital speedometer, Analog tachometer, Digital fuel gauge


GENERAL DATA

Fuel tank capacity: 8 litres
Height: 1080 m
Width: 760 mm
Length: 1990 mm
Wheelbase: 165 mm
Saddle height: 810 mm
Weight: 116 Kgs