Bajaj Discover
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| Manufacturer | Bajaj Auto |
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| Production | 2003- |
| Engine | 94.4, 125, 135 and 144.8 cc Air-cooled, four-stroke cycle, single piston, Self start, kick start 13 bhp (9.63 kW) max |
| Transmission | Manual |
| 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 | 8 litres full |
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..[1]
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[edit] History
The first variant of Discover was launched in 2004. The bike had an engine capacity of 119 cc.[2] A 125&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 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.[5]
[edit] Technical specifications
| Specifications | Discover DTS-Si | Discover 150 |
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| 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 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Bajaj Auto-Vehicles". http://www.bajajauto.com. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ Muralidhar, S (19 December 2004). "S. Muralidhar". Business Line. http://www.blonnet.com/iw/2004/12/19/stories/2004121900831500.htm. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ "New variant of Bajaj Discover". Business Line. 20 December 2005. http://www.blonnet.com/2005/12/20/stories/2005122002010800.htm. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ S. Muralidhar (13 May 2007). "There is more to Discover". Business Line. http://www.blonnet.com/iw/2007/05/13/stories/2007051301421700.htm. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ . http://www.dancewithshadows.com/autoindia/bajaj-discover-150-dtsi-launched-priced-rs-46k/.
- ^ "Bajaj Discover DTS-Si- Technical Specs". Bajaj Auto. http://www.bajajauto.com/dis_technical_specs.asp#topLook. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ "Bajaj Discover 150-Technical Specs". Bajaj Auto. http://www.discover150.com/technicalspecs.html. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
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