Bajaj Discover 150S

Overview

Bajaj has finally launched the much-awaited Discover 150 S on 11th August, 2014 in India. This 150cc bike will surely compete with the likes of Honda CB Shine and Hero Glamour. Let's take a closer at the Discover 150 S. The tag-line for the bike is 'Ek Naya Josh' which is claimed to deliver an impressive mileage of 72 kmpl.

Design and Style

Bajaj Discover 150 S seems to be the naked version of the Discover 150 F. The bike is designed by using the semi double-cradle frame. The motorcycle looks similar to other Bajaj Discovers craftsmanship but the company has chosen an all-black theme for this commuter that makes it look appealing and distinguishes from others. It shares some of its cycle parts with the 150 F and has got a wider rear tyre. The web-spoke alloy wheels enhance the side of this commuter. The bike features a 3D Discover logo on the fuel tank, enclosed chain guard, grab rails and aluminum side step in black finish.

Instrument Panel

The bike comes fitted with a digital-analogue instrument console that comprises of a digital fuel gauge, odometer, trip-meter along with an analogue speedometer. The bike also gets low fuel and low battery indicators.

Dimensions and Fuel Tank Capacity

The Bajaj Discover 150 S comes with a length of 2038mm, width of 714mm and height of 1040mm as its dimensions. The drum variant has a kerb weight of 130Kgs while the drum variant is 1Kg less than that of disc. The bike features a sturdy fuel tank with a capacity of 10-litres which gives you a decent range along with an usable and unusable reserve capacity of 1.9 and 1.6-litres respectively.

Engine and Gearbox

Bajaj Discover 150 S comes equipped with a 144.8cc, 4-stroke, 4-valve, single cylinder, air-cooled, two-valve, DTS-i engine that generates a maximum power of 14.5 PS at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 12.75 Nm at 6500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed transmission and a wet multi-plate clutch which works in all-up pattern. It has a bore into stroke ratio of 56.0 mm and 58.8 mm respectively. The bike can reach a top speed of 110 kmph. It uses the DC ignition system and carburettor-fed petrol fuel type.

Brakes and Suspension

The motorcycle gets 240 mm petal disc brakes at its front and 130 mm drum brakes at the rear end which are quite effective and strong. The suspension system comprises of 130 mm telescopic forks at the front and 110 mm nitrox twin with mono-shock absorbers at the rear end.

Ride and Handling

It is a great fun to ride this amazing commuter. The wheelbase of 1305mm and ground clearance of 165 mm protects the bike from damages. The five-spoke alloys are standard to this commuter with a 80/100-17 inch tubeless tyre at the front and a 100/90-17 inch tubeless tyre at the rear. The bike is stable around edges and can easily pave through city traffic.

Variants

Discover 150 S is available in two variants: one with drum brakes at the front and other with disc brakes.

Shades& Price

Bajaj Discover 150 S is available in a number of attractive shades that include Dark Blue, Wine Red, Ebony Black and Dark Bottle Green. The Bajaj Discover 150 S disc variant is priced at Rs. 55,000 while the drum variant at Rs.52,000. These are the ex-showroom, Delhi prices which may vary.

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