Power punch - Boxer 150

The Boxer BM 150 has a robust and functional look. The classic circular headlight has a translucent wind deflector that gives it flair. While most bikes have graduated to digital instruments, the BM 150 uses a simple twin-pod, analogue cluster with a fuel gauge and speedometer. At the rear, the carrier made from steel tubes is clearly capable of carrier heavy loads. At the heart of the Boxer BM 150 lies a kick or button –started, four-stroke, air-cooled, 144.8cc engine that is based on the Discover 150 DTS-i. Here, this alloy-encased engine lacks Bajaj’s dual-plug, DTS-I technology. While maximum power delivered is 12bhp at 7,500rpm, the BM musters 1.25kgm of torque at 5,000rpm. The clutch has a smooth, light feel and the four-down gearbox shifts with precision. The rider sits upright in a commuter-friendly riding position, reaching out to tall handlebars and well supported on a wide riding seat.
Ride quality is plush , keeping the rider isolated from rough road conditions. Though the tyres are a letdown, theBoxer BM 150 is effectively a 150cc bike for 100cc money. It returned 46.3 kpl in the city and 50.6 kpl on the highway which is decent.