Bajaj Discover 125M

About
The Bajaj Discover 125M is a compact commuter bike designed to balance power and fuel efficiency. It features a 124.6cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a four-valve DTS-i head, producing 11.3bhp at 8000rpm and 1.10kgm of torque at 6000rpm. The bike has a semi-double cradle chassis, telescopic forks at the front, and Nitrox gas charged twin shock absorbers at the rear, ensuring a comfortable ride. It comes with 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels and offers both drum and disc brake options. The Discover 125M is known for its agile handling, smooth gear shifts, and good braking performance, making it a reliable choice for navigating through heavy traffic. The bike also features basic but functional instrumentation, including a speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge, along with a bright LED tail lamp for enhanced visibility. Overall, it is a practical and economical option for daily commuting in India.

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 55,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
Our take on this /// Verdict
The Bajaj Discover 125M is a solid choice for those seeking a reliable and efficient commuter bike in India. It boasts a 124.6cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine that produces 11.3bhp at 8000rpm and 1.10kgm of torque at 6000rpm, making it nippy and capable of handling urban traffic with ease. The bikes design is straightforward and functional, with features like 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels and an LED tail lamp adding to its appeal. While it has some drawbacks, such as a slightly vibey engine post 60kmph and cramped ergonomics, its smooth ride quality, agile handling, and good braking performance make it a compelling option. Overall, its a good buy for daily commuters who prioritize fuel efficiency and ease of use.
Price
When the Bajaj Discover 125M was launched, it was priced competitively in the Indian market. The ex-showroom price for the drum brake version was around 48,500, while the disc brake version was priced at 50,499 in Delhi. On-road prices would typically include additional costs such as registration, insurance, and other local taxes, which could add up to around 5,000 to 7,000, depending on the state and local regulations. This pricing makes the Discover 125M an attractive option for budget-conscious buyers looking for a reliable commuter bike.
Latest Updates
Thursday, 28 March 2024 06:09 PM The Bajaj Discover 125M has been revamped for 2024 with several notable updates, including an LED headlight setup, LED indicators, and an LED tail lamp. The bike also features a TFT display digital meter console and single-channel ABS with a single disc brake. This new model is expected to enhance the riding experience with improved safety and aesthetics. I think these updates will make the bike more appealing to commuters.
Friday, 15 March 2024 06:13 AM Bajaj Auto has announced the pricing for the 2024 Bajaj Discover 125M, with the disc brake version priced at around Rs 50,499 and the drum brake version at Rs 48,500, both prices ex-showroom Delhi. This pricing strategy aims to make the bike competitive in the commuter segment. I believe this pricing will attract a lot of budget-conscious buyers.
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 12:54 AM The 2024 Bajaj Discover 125M is set to launch in India within the next two to three months. The bike will feature a 124.9 cc air-cooled plus oil-cooled BS6 engine, which is expected to deliver good power and efficiency. The bike also includes features like Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and an auto cut-off sensor.
Friday, 26 January 2024 08:53 AM Bajaj has ensured that the Discover 125M is available in a wide range of colors, catering to various consumer preferences. The bike comes in two versions: one with a 200mm petal disc brake and the other with a 130mm drum brake. The disc brake version weighs an extra kilogram and costs Rs 2,000 more.
Wednesday, 10 January 2024 07:44 AM The Bajaj Discover 125M is designed to offer a balance between the mileage of a 100cc bike and the power of a 150cc bike. The bike features 17-inch 10-spoke alloys and a comfortable commuterish saddle. The ride quality is good, with the bike handling potholed roads and speed breakers well, although the pillion rider might experience some discomfort.
Friday, 15 December 2023 05:31 AM Bajaj Auto has positioned the Discover 125M as a compact commuter bike, focusing on ease of use in heavy traffic and lightness on the pocket. The bike has a smooth engine up to 60 kmph, but vibrations start to creep in beyond that speed. The switchgear is notably smooth and soft to the touch.
Monday, 20 November 2023 05:50 AM The Discover 125M boasts a 200mm petal disc brake at the front and a 130mm rear drum brake, providing effective braking. The bike also features a basic instrument cluster with a speedometer, odometer, and fuel indicator, along with indicator lights and a Bajaj logo light.
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 01:57 AM Bajaj has emphasized the importance of safety features in the Discover 125M, including a bright LED tail lamp to prevent rear-end collisions. The bikes headlight provides adequate illumination for commuting speeds. The overall design is functional and commuter-friendly.
Friday, 15 September 2023 07:33 AM The Discover 125M is part of Bajajs strategy to compete more aggressively in the commuter segment against rivals like Hero, Honda, and TVS. The bikes launch is seen as a move to revitalize the Discover series and attract more buyers in the 125cc segment.
Thursday, 10 August 2023 05:10 AM Bajaj Auto has highlighted the Discover 125Ms maneuverability and ease of handling, making it a great option for navigating through heavy traffic. The bikes 1255mm wheelbase and good engine punch contribute to its nimble and responsive nature.
Mileage
Tuesday, 19 November 2024 08:55 AM The Bajaj Discover 125M offers impressive fuel efficiency, which is a crucial factor for many Indian buyers. It is capable of delivering an average mileage of around 76kmpl in city conditions and up to 85kmpl on highways. This efficiency, combined with its 9.5-liter fuel tank, ensures that the bike can cover significant distances on a single refill, making it an economical choice for daily commuting.
Colour Options and Price in India
Bike Variant 2020 Bajaj Discover 125M
Availability Status in India Discontinued
2-Wheeler Type Commuter
Latest Price in India 2020 Bajaj Discover 125M price was Rs 55,000 before being discontinued.
Fuel Type Petrol
Colour Options Blue, Red, Magenta, Green and Silver
Official Tagline Jiyo Dana Dan
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
Engine Details Single cyl, 4-valve, DTS-i
Cooling Air Cooling
Engine cc (Displacement) 124.6 cc
Maximum Power 11.3 HP @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque 10.80 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Bore 54 mm
Stroke 54.4 mm
Number of Gears 4
Clutch Wet Multi Plate Type
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
Mileage 76 kmpl (approx)
BRAKES AND TYRES
Front Brake 200mm Disc
Rear Brake 130mm Drum
Wheel Size 2.75 x 17, 41P / 3.00 x 17, 50P
Wheel Type Alloys
Tubeless Tyres
Alloy Wheels
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
Front Suspension Telescopic (130 mm)
Rear Suspension Nitrox Twin (110 mm)
Frame (Chassis) Semi-double cradle
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Overall Length 1986.00 mm
Overall Width 678.00 mm
Overall Height 1044.00 mm
Ground Clearance 165.00 mm
Seat Height 795 mm
Wheelbase 1255.00 mm
Kerb Weight 118.00 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 9.50 litres
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
Speedometer Analogue
Tachometer None
Trip Meter None
Fuel Gauge Analogue
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
Pass Light
Battery Type Maintenance Free
Head Light 35/35W
COMFORT FEATURES
Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Bajaj Discover 125M Review

22 Dec, 2021 11:00 AM

Quick Review by Maxabout Team

Bajaj launched its new Discover 125M on 7th March, 2014. This new model is equipped with a single cylinder, 4-valve DTS-I engine with ExhausTECH technology which, produces a displacement of 124.6cc.

Maximum output power of 11.3bhp@8000rpm and torque of 10.80Nm@6000rpm is provided by the engine. Wet multi-plate type clutch offers smooth gear shifting during the ride. Semi-double cradle type chassis is used. Dimensions of new Discover 125M are 1986mmX678mmX1044mm and weight is 117 kilograms. It offers a ground clearance of 165mm and wheelbase is 1255mm.

Capacity of the fuel tank is 9.50 litres which offers an average fuel efficiency of 76kmpl in city and 55kmpl on highways. 35/35W headlamps are used which are powered by 12V supply. A gas charged nitrox monoshock suspension which ensures a comfortable ride and delivers a sporty handling.

The suspension system includes telescopic forks at front and dual gas-charged Nitrox shock absorbers with rectangular section swing arm at rear. The bike is also quite safe in terms of driving. It comes with self-start feature and is equipped with analogue fuel gauge and speedometer, pass light, low fuel indicator, low battery indicator and many such features.

Bajaj Discover 125M comes with a petal disc brake in the front which has more surface area than a regular disc brake and hence providing better brake cooling and less brake fade. Keeping in mind the safety of the rider it is equipped with a DC headlamp which overcomes the drawback of poorly lit roads by the AC headlamps.

Headlamp is directly connected to the battery which is only seen in the Discover family which ensures a full beam no matter what is the speed of the ride. It is available in the market in Blue, Red, Magenta, Green and Silver colors at a price of INR 48,000 for the drum brake version and INR 50,000 for the disc brake model.

FAQs

Most Popular FAQs for Bajaj Discover 125M
  • What is the range in kms for the Bajaj Discover 125M?

    29 December 2022 06:06

    The Discover 125M is good for around 550-600 km on a single refill from its 10 liter fuel tank. It comes with a 124.6 cc, 1-cylinder engine producing 12.8 BHP and 11 Nm of torque. It has been discontinued and Bajaj currently retails Discover 125, 150S and 150F in the Indian market. The Discover range starts with a price tag of INR 52,000.

  • Has Bajaj Discover 125M been discontinued by Bajaj Auto...???

    29 December 2022 05:53

    Bajaj Auto has not yet discontinued the Discover 125M from its lineup, selling the bike in two variants. It comes with a price tag of INR 52,000 for the drum brake variant whereas the disc brake variant is sold for INR 55,000. The bike comes with a 124.6 cc engine producing 11.3 BHP and 10.8 NM of torque. It comes with excellent performance as it is lightweight and gets more power than others in the segment. The bike also houses an impressive design, making it one of the best Discovers sold till date by Bajaj.

  • Which one is best - Bajaj Discover 125M or Discover 125 (2015)?

    29 December 2022 05:51

    The Bajaj Discover 125 M is a better option than the newly launched Bajaj Discover 125. The basic difference from the visuals make the M model look much more updated and attractive when compared to the other one. The bike comes with better graphics and much better fuel tank design. the other model seems a decade old in front of the Discover 125 M. The bike produces 11.30 BHP and 10.80 NM of torque from its 124.6 cc engine. It comes with a 200 mm disc rake for the front and an attractive alloy wheel design makes it worth the money spent on it. It comes with a 4-speed gearbox and proves to be an excellent city as well as highway ride.

    Quick Facts - Bajaj Discover 125

  • Can Bajaj Discover 125M beat the Hero Ignitor and Honda Stunner PGM-Fi in terms of pick up and top speed?

    29 December 2022 05:51

    The Bajaj Discover 125M is a better option than Hero Ignitor and Honda Stunner. Both the competitor bikes come with a semi faired design, which do not benefit the bikes as only the weight gets raised. The Discover produces 11.3 BHP and 10.80 NM of torque, making it better in acceleration and top speed due to its 118 kg of weight. The other clock at 126 kg, making them heavy and a bit slow in the race. Discover M comes with a 100 kmph top speed, whereas others have a 95 kmph top speed. Discover 125 M proves to be better on the money vale also as it is the most affordable one out of all the above bikes.

    Quick Facts - Bajaj Discover 125

  • Am not able to drive my Bajaj Discover 125M above 50 KMPH, what could be the problem?

    29 December 2022 05:46

    The Bajaj Discover 125M comes with a 125 cc engine, which has been tuned in order to reach 80 kmph with ease. The problem you are facing may be a result of faulty service by the Bajaj Auto dealer and you can visit them again for the problem to get solved. You can ask them to change the filters of the bike or even check whether the engine oil needs to be changed. Your bike is under warranty and you can even claim to get a new bike if you find that other Bajaj Discover 125M with the dealer works better and smoothly.

  • What is the price of Bajaj Discover 125M in Jharkhand?

    29 December 2022 05:42

    The Bajaj discover 125 M comes in two variants. Discover 125 M Drum model costs INR 52,887 where as the Discscover 125 M Disc costs INR 55,096 in Jharkhand. The prices given above are Ex-Showroom and does not include the taxes by state government and road taxes.

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User Reviews for Bajaj Discover 125

Reviews Submitted by Maxabout Community

Not comfortable

Mehrab Shekh | 2 years ago
helpful 2

Not comfortable its painful driving this bike due to it's bad shocker. Shocker absorption is very bad.

Best Features: Good in looks and style first class

Pros: Its mileage

Cons: Its shocker

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Best Bike in 125cc Segment.

Shrikant N Joshi. | 4 years ago
helpful 4

I bought Bajaj Discover 125ST in sep 2013. I get extremely good response from my bike.it gives feel of powerful racer bikes during riding, thanks for 4 valve twin spark engine.and also I get 70+ average many time. so I m very happy and enjoying my bike.and decide to use many years.

Best Features: 13 ps power delievered by engine.

Pros: 4 valve engine,nitrox mono shock.

Cons: speedometer

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My discover 125T, it is a good vehicle.

Manjunath.h.g. - | 5 years ago
helpful 3

Without any bias, I rode this to Goa from Mandya. 673kms. Haven't faced any problems. And in the city another 200 kms. By using right engine oil,(Valvoline), till this day, no problem with this.

Best Features: For a long tour. It is smooth. No glitches.

Pros: Mileage. Look. Ease of maintenance.

Cons: Rear seat is high

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DISCOVER 125T Disc (Blue): 2 years review

KRV - | 7 years ago
helpful 1

Completed two years, 20000 KMs, went for long rides of 400 kms thrice. Happy for being the owner of this bike.

Best Features: Powerful 125 DTSi engine, 4 valve, triple spark, DC headlight and stylish rear lamp.

Pros: Style, pickup, decent mileage

Cons: Rear seat height, not much comfortable at speed brakes

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Using Comfortable.. No wastage of money

Rohit arun | 8 years ago
helpful 0

I have this bike since 2 years.. riding comfortably.. Mileage 55-60 kmpl in city.. 65 above in highways.. Not smooth in low speed..it makes little sound..

Best Features: Auto Engine off when bike dropped down

Pros: Colour and mileage

Cons: Acceleration sound

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