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The loyal fanbase of Discover 150 Disc, then why did Bajaj discontinue it?
29 January 2025 07:51
I don't believe it was discontinued because it wasn't popular enough. More likely, Bajaj wanted to get people to upgrade to newer models with more features. It was too good for the price point of the Discover, and they couldn’t justify upgrading it without raising the price substantially.
The loyal fanbase of Discover 150 Disc, then why did Bajaj discontinue it?
29 January 2025 07:51
It's a sign of the times. As far as commuter bikes go, even younger riders want more style and features. Discover, while practical, was looking a little dated. It appears that Bajaj decided that more modern designs were better.
The loyal fanbase of Discover 150 Disc, then why did Bajaj discontinue it?
29 January 2025 07:51
I had to admit that the competition had caught up, as much as I loved my Discover. There are bikes like Honda SP 125 and TVS Raider which give similar features for similar price. And Bajaj probably knew they had to go back to the drawing board.
The loyal fanbase of Discover 150 Disc, then why did Bajaj discontinue it?
29 January 2025 07:51
I believe it was a mistake by Bajaj. The Discover was popular for a reason, it was reliable, efficient and affordable. By cutting it, they’re creating a hole in their lineup that their competitors will be glad to plug.
The loyal fanbase of Discover 150 Disc, then why did Bajaj discontinue it?
29 January 2025 07:51
Bajaj may have pushed too hard with premiumization and it may have been the Discover that was the victim. Instead they seem to be concentrating more on their partnership with KTM and higher end Pulsars. The Discover just didn't fit with this new image they're trying to build.
The Discover 135 Sports may have found a 'sweet spot' in engine displacement that has been overlooked since?
29 January 2025 07:48
Absolutely! The power and the efficiency of the 135cc engine hit the perfect balance. More manufacturers should have explored this displacement. It’s the Goldilocks zone of motorcycles.
The Discover 135 Sports may have found a 'sweet spot' in engine displacement that has been overlooked since?
29 January 2025 07:48
The market has spoken I believe and 125cc and 150cc are now the sweet spots. The 135 was cool, but was that bump in displacement worth the extra engineering for just a small displacement increase?
The Discover 135 Sports may have found a 'sweet spot' in engine displacement that has been overlooked since?
29 January 2025 07:48
The 135cc class definitely had potential. A new 135 could be a killer daily rider with enough pep for weekend fun and with modern tech like fuel injection and better metallurgy.
The Discover 135 Sports may have found a 'sweet spot' in engine displacement that has been overlooked since?
29 January 2025 07:48
I think it was nice but it's not some magic number. Exact displacement is less important than good engineering. A well designed 125 could probably equal or better the old 135.
The Discover 135 Sports may have found a 'sweet spot' in engine displacement that has been overlooked since?
29 January 2025 07:48
The 135 Sports did find a nice balance, and emissions regulations have changed the game. However, with current requirements, it might be harder to hit that sweet spot.
The Discover 135 Sports may have found a 'sweet spot' in engine displacement that has been overlooked since?
29 January 2025 07:48
I miss the 135cc class. For newer riders, it was perfect for something with a little more grunt than a 125, but not the insurance hit of a 150+.
The Discover 135 Sports may have found a 'sweet spot' in engine displacement that has been overlooked since?
29 January 2025 07:48
An interesting idea, but I think flexible engine management has helped to make exact displacement less important. Nowadays, modern 125s can probably hit the old 135’s performance when you need it.
Did Bajaj miss an opportunity by discontinuing the Discover 135 Sports?
29 January 2025 07:48
Absolutely. This was a car that had a perfect balance of power and efficiency – hard to find in today’s world. It could have been a killer option for budget conscious enthusiasts with some modern updates.
Did Bajaj miss an opportunity by discontinuing the Discover 135 Sports?
29 January 2025 07:48
Bajaj made the right call nah. Instead, the market has moved on to either proper 150cc+ performance bikes or fuel sipping commuters. The 135 was in a weird middle ground.
Did Bajaj miss an opportunity by discontinuing the Discover 135 Sports?
29 January 2025 07:48
They definitely dropped the ball. It had so much potential for evolution for the 135 platform. If you had a fuel injected version with ABS and better suspension, it could have been a segment buster.
Did Bajaj miss an opportunity by discontinuing the Discover 135 Sports?
29 January 2025 07:48
In hindsight, it’s easy to say, but I think Bajaj knows their market. The Pulsar line probably ate up quite a few of the 135's sales, anyway.
Did Bajaj miss an opportunity by discontinuing the Discover 135 Sports?
29 January 2025 07:48
Mixed feelings on this one. Emissions regulations were getting tougher, the 135 was great. Perhaps they could have preserved the spirit in a more contemporary form, however.
Did Bajaj miss an opportunity by discontinuing the Discover 135 Sports?
29 January 2025 07:48
Huge missed opportunity. For good reason, people loved the 135. With a little clever marketing and updates, it could have been positioned as the thinking rider’s sport bike alternative to flashy, impractical sport bikes.
Did Bajaj miss an opportunity by discontinuing the Discover 135 Sports?
29 January 2025 07:48
I don't think so. The 135 was a product of its time, and cool, but not in the way we think about cool today. Maybe trying to keep it alive just made it watered down and overpriced shadow of the original.
Was the Discover 135 Sports a design ahead of its time?
29 January 2025 07:48
Definitely ahead of its time. Exactly what many riders are looking for today is focus on usable power and efficiency. Bajaj got the 'practical performance' concept down before it was cool.
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