Bajaj Discover 125 Drum Brake vs Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS vs Bajaj Discover 125 Disc Brake Comparison
Updated: 28, Jul, 2021 08:27 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 58,752
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 64,141
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
POPULARITY
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 62,253
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 122 kg | 121 kg | 122 kg | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 8 litres | 8 litres | 8 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1305 mm | 1325 mm | 1305 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2035 mm | 1995 mm | 2035 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 760 mm | 765 mm | 760 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1087 mm | 1045 mm | 1087 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| 55-65 kmpl (approx.) | 45-55 kmpl (approx.) | 55-65 kmpl (approx.) | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 124.6 cc | 134.66 cc | 124.6 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 52 mm | 54.0 mm | 52 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 58.6 mm | 58.8 mm | 58.6 mm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 124.6cc, Single cylinder, 2-valve, DTS-i with ExhausTEC | 134.6cc, 4-stroke, DTS-i, air cooled. 4-valve single cylinder, BSIV | 124.6cc, Single cylinder, 2-valve, DTS-i with ExhausTEC | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 11 HP @ 7500 rpm | 13.3 Bhp @ 9000 rpm | 11 HP @ 7500 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 11 Nm @ 5000 rpm | 11.4 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 11 Nm @ 5000 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet Multi Plate Type | Wet Multiplate Clutch | Wet Multi Plate Type | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air Cooling | Air Cooling | Air Cooling | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Carburetor | NA | Carburetor | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | |||
| Tachometer | |||
| Analogue | |||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital-2 | |||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital-Analogue | Digital | Analogue-Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| NA | |||
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| Combined Brake System | NA | Combined Braking System | |
| Key Features | |||
| Electric Starter, LED daytime running lights | DTS-i Technology, Lightweight, Tubeless Tyres, Disc Brake, Excellent Ground Clearance | Disc Brake, Semi Digital Console, LED Daytime Running Lights | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Head Light | |||
| 35/35W | 12V 35/35 W | 35/35W | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| Performance | |||
| Comfort | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| Features | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| Value for Money | |||
| Vehicle Overview | |||
| Discover 125 is the most affordable 125 cc motorcycle of India. Most 100 cc bikes are even priced on the higher side or claim the same price segment in the Indian market. It uses 124.6 cc, air cooled engine producing 11 PS and 11 Nm of torque. It weighs just 122 kg but carries the same decade old design for its exterior. It rivals Honda CB Shine and Hero Glamour in its segment. It even comes with a disc brake variant with a premium over this price. | Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS is the most affordable and entry level Pulsar in the lineup, sharing its engine with the once selling XCD 135. The motorcycle is good for 13.3 BHP and 11.4 Nm of torque while weighs just 121 kg with fuel. Indian automobile market has no other bike within the same engine segment while it is sometimes compared with the entry level 150cc commuter bikes due to its power values. It is currently undergoing a 2017 year transformation and the current shade scheme is shared with all other DTS-i Pulsars in the lineup. The Nuclear Blue shade looks really attractive on the youngest Pulsar. | NA | |
| Should You Buy It? | |||
| Considering the price point, no other 125cc motorcycle is as effective as Bajaj Discover 125 in India. | Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS is certainly the only one of its kind in India. It packs performance and mileage in one perfect go, leaving everyone stunned with its impressive acceleration in city rides. | The disc brake varaint is better in terms of braking while those who are on a lower budget, buying the Discover 125 with drum brake is a better option. | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 130mm Drum | 240 mm Disc | 200mm Disc | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| 130mm Drum | 130 mm Drum | 130mm Drum | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic | Telescopic, with anti-friction bush | Telescopic, 130 mm fork travel | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Nitrox Gas Charged | 5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber | Twinshocks, Nitrox(Gas filled),110 mm rear wheel travel | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Semi-double cradle | Box Type Diamong Type | Semi-double cradle | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Commuter | Commuter | Commuter | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Bano Zindadil | Light Sports | Bano Zindadil | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2020 Bajaj Discover 125 Drum Brake | 2018 Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS | 2020 Bajaj Discover 125 Disc Brake | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2020 Bajaj Discover 125 Drum Brake price was Rs 58,752 before being discontinued. | 2018 Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS price was Rs 64,141 before being discontinued. | 2020 Bajaj Discover 125 Disc Brake price was Rs 62,253 before being discontinued. | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Black with Grey Decals, Black with Red Decals | Laser Black, Nuclear Blue, Chrome Black, Dyno Red | Black with Grey Decals, Black with Red Decals | |
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