The Discover was the second Bajaj bike (After the Pulsar segment) to come with the six spoke alloys and the patented "exhaust-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, three versions were available:
- Round headlamp, spoke wheels, drum brake
- Fairing, spokes, drum brake
- Fairing, disc , tacho, elecric start, alloys.
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, and some engine tweaks predominantly aimed at reducing friction and combustion roar. The Bajaj Discover has been the highest selling 125 cc bike in India since the day of its inception. Despite the fact that it has a notchy gearbox and that it is not very comfortable for tall riders (6 foot plus), it has proven to be a very popular executive commuter.
Recently, a low cost model with a 110cc engine has been launched with mixed success. This has the same body parts, SNS suspension, and other features. It comes with alloy wheels, front & rear drum brakes & no electric start. This version also does not feature the stickering which comes along with 125cc version on the mask as well as the body.
A 135cc model has also been recently released which features a front disk brake, auto-start and black alloy wheels. The silver engine has also been powder-coated black in the 135 cc variant.
Testimonial to the above facts is that it won the prestigious Overdrive "bike of the year" and "indigenous design of the year" in 2005.[citation needed] It has won critical acclaim from several other noted auto/bike magazines: Autocar India, Bike India, and Business Standard Motoring in their bike tests.
Technical Specifications
- Engine : 4 stroke ,air cooled dts-i single cylinder
- Bore x stroke : 57.0 mm x 48.8 mm
- Eng. displacement : 124.52 cc
- Compression ratio : 9.5+-0.5:1
- Max. net power : 8.47kw (11.51ps) at 8000rpm
- Transmission : 4 speed constant mesh
- Front and rear brakes : mech. expanding shoe and drum
- Climbing ability : 25% (14 degrees) max
- Fuel tank full : 10 liters
- Reserve : 2.3litres
- Electrical system : 12volts ac+dc
Dimensions
- Length : 2030 mm
- Width : 760 mm
- Height : 1065 mm
- Wheelbase : 1305 mm
- Ground clearance : 175 mm (min)
Tyre size
- Front : 2.75 17 inch rim
- Rear : 3.00 17 inch rim
Vehicle kerb weight
- 129 for electric start version
- 125 for kick start version
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