Bajaj V12

The bike gets a 124.5cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder motor that makes 10.7PS of peak power and 10.9Nm of torque. Power is transferred to the rear via a five-speed gearbox. It weighs more than the competition at 133kg (kerb) but its torquey motor makes it effortless to ride in the city. Bajaj claims a fuel efficiency figure of 57kmpl for the V12. Suspension includes telescopic front forks and gas-charged dual shocks at the rear. Brakes are courtesy of 130mm drums on both ends.

One of the V12’s biggest USPs is that it looks identical to the V15. However, at a closer glance, you notice that the readouts on the instrument cluster are all analogue. The ignition key insert surround is plastic instead of the aluminium-finished one on the V15. The V12 also gets the same seat cowl, which can be removed using an allen key, for the pillion seat as the V15 helping it retain a premium feel.

Hero Glamour Fi: The 2017 Hero Glamour Fi has been developed indigenously by Hero MotoCorp. It gets a completely revised styling with sleeker and sportier bodywork coupled to a sharper-looking headlamp. The bike gets a new semi-digital instrument console and an LED tail lamp. The all-new 125cc motor has what Hero calls Torque On Demand (TOD). The 125cc fuel-injected motor makes 11.5PS and 11Nm of torque. It also gets Hero's i3S (start-stop) technology. Hero claims a fuel efficiency figure of 62kmpl for the Glamour Fi.

Honda Shine SP: The Honda Shine SP is one of the best looking 125cc bikes out there. It handles well, and the motor is refined and spunky. Overall, the Shine SP boasts good levels of fit and finish, and given Honda's penchant for making reliable bikes, is almost a no-brainer.

The Bajaj V12's biggest calling card has to be its unique design. It looks more like a mini cruiser and boasts the widest tyres in the segment. It also looks different from your run of the mill commuters and looks quite good on the streets. The motor gets twin spark plugs for better combustion efficiency. It weighs more than the competition but its torquey motor makes it effortless to ride in the city. If you are looking for something with a personality to make you stand out of the crowd, the V12 is the way to go.