Bajaj Discover
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The Bajaj Discover is a motorcycle brand by Bajaj Auto
. Currently there are two variants of Discover- Discover DTS-Si and Discover 150.The bike initially launched in the year 2004 has been a success in the Indian
two Wheeler segment since then..
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 s. At launch,four variants were available:
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 has 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.
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.
Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian vehicle manufacturer started by Jamnalal Bajaj from Rajasthan in the 1930s. It is based in Pune, Maharashtra, with plants in Chakan , Waluj and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal. The oldest plant at Akurdi now houses the R&D centre Ahead...
. Currently there are two variants of Discover- Discover DTS-Si and Discover 150.The bike initially launched in the year 2004 has been a success in the Indian
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
two Wheeler segment since then..
History
The first variant of Discover was launched in 2004. The bike had an engine capacity of 125 cc. A 112 cc variant was launched in December 2005. The bike was claimed to have a mileage of 101 km/L (237.6 mpgU.S.). In 2007, a 135 cc variant was launched.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 s. 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 has 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.
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.
Technical specifications
| Specifications | Discover DTS-Si | Discover 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement (cc) | 94.38 | 144.8 |
| Power (bhp) | 7.7 | 13 |
| Torque(Nm) | 7.85 | 12.75 |
| Engine Type | DTS-Si | DTS-i |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1305 | 1305 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 115 | 121 |