Bajaj Discover
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Bajaj Discover DTS-i
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Manufacturer | Bajaj Auto |
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Production | 2003–present |
Engine | 94.4, 125 and 144.8 cc Air-cooled, four-stroke cycle, single piston, Self start, kick start |
Suspension | Front Telescopic, wheel travel 130 mm stroke Rear Nitrox, wheel travel 110 mm wheel travel |
Brakes | Front 240 mm Disc Brake Rear 130mm Drum Brake |
Tires | 17" |
Wheelbase | 1305 mm |
Weight | 121 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 12 litres full |
The Bajaj Discover is a motorcycle brand by Bajaj Auto. Currently there are four variants of Discover: Discover 100 DTS-Si, Discover 125 DTS-i, Discover 125ST and Discover 150 DTS-i. The bike, initially launched in the year 2004, has been a success in the Indian two wheeler segment since then.[1]
History
The first variant of Discover was launched in 2004. The bike had an engine capacity of 125 cc.[2] A 112 cc variant was launched in December 2005. The bike was claimed to have a mileage of 101 km/L (290 mpg-imp; 240 mpg-US).[3] In 2007, a 135 cc variant was launched.[4]
The Discover was the second Bajaj bike (After the Pulsar segment) to come with the six spoke alloys and the patented "Exhaus-TEC"—basically a resonator that boosts torque at lower rpms. It also employed the Bajaj trademark "DTS-i" Digital Twin Spark Ignition Technology used in the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and 180 DTS-i.
At launch, four variants were available:
- Spoke wheels, Drum brake, Kickstart, Round Headlamp
- Spoke wheels, Drum brake, Kickstart, Fairing
- Spoke wheels, Drum brake, Selfstart, Fairing
- Alloy wheels, Disc brake, Selfstart, Fairing, Tachometer
However, during mid-2005, the Discover was made a single variant model. It was revamped with new graphics, black grab-rail, SNS (Spring in spring) suspension, 130 mm drum brakes, six spoke alloys as standard, selfstart and some engine tweaks predominantly aimed at reducing friction and combustion roar.
A 135 cc model was launched in 2007 which features a front disc brake, self-start, nitrox suspension and black alloy wheels. The silver engine has also been powder-coated black in the 135 cc variant.
A 100 cc version was launched in 2009 with a DTS-Si engine. After the success of the discover 100, Bajaj launched a 150 cc version and stopped production of the 135 cc variant.[5] The 125 cc variant was re-launched in 2011.The 125ST was launched in 2012.[6]Three new models - 100 T, 100M and 125 T powered by world's first 4 valve twin spark - DTSi engine and new sporty designs was launched in 2013.
100M is launch with tagline "mileage ka naya satya" (new truth of mileage), company claimed 84km/l, it's 102cc bike. with 95km/h max. speed, 4 valve Engine.
Technical specifications
Specifications | Discover 100 DTS-i | Discover 150 DTS-i | Discover 125 DTS-i | Discover 125T |
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Displacement (cc) | 94.38 | 144.8 | 124.6 | 124.6 |
Power (bhp) | 7.7 | 12.8 | 11 | 12.8 |
Torque(Nm) | 7.85 | 12.7 | 10.8 | 11 |
Engine Type | DTS-i | DTS-i | DTS-i | DTS-i |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1305 | 1305 | 1305 | 1305 |
Kerb Weight (kg) | 115 | 121 | 118.5 | 121 |
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