What makes the Discover 125 Drum Brake uncomfortable for some riders and perfect for tall riders?
While riders of different heights have chimed in on the ergonomics of the Bajaj Discover 125 Drum Brake. The bike has also been praised by some tall riders for its spacious seating position and is one of few bikes in its segment that can comfortably fit their frame. They like to talk about how easy it is to hold onto the tank and the well placed footpegs. While other tall riders complain about feeling cramped, they complain about knee positioning and handlebar height. Such marked discrepancy has prompted discussions on body proportions, riding posture, and even a race to develop theories for riding a bike with slightly different measurements of at least one dimension from perhaps one production year vs another. Often the debate extends to how other bikes in the segment do, and DIY modifications to make it more comfortable. It is also suggested by some riders that even the comfort level for tall riders is batch / year model specific in case of Discover 125.
I am a 6'2" guy and I find this Discover 125 quite comfortable. I don't feel cramped, the seat to peg distance is great. One of the few bikes in this segment that fit me.
I'm 6' and on this bike I feel like a monkey on a tricycle. I always bump my knees on the handlebars. Perhaps it’s good for tall people with short legs.
It's not about height, it's about proportions. I'm 6'1" but I'm just tall in the torso. The Discover fits me perfectly. You might have a different experience if you’re all legs.
Tall riders will be fine with the stock setup, but the setup gets much better with some mods. I bar risered and moved the footpegs back. It is super comfortable now even on long rides.
I think people are mixing 'good for tall riders' with 'good for big riders'. Yes, it's spacious, but the ergonomics are still the same as for a small bike. If you are tall and lanky, you will love it. Tall and broad? Not so much.
Being a shorter rider (5'7") I find it funny that tall people are debating this. The bike feels huge to me! Perhaps it is just designed for average Indian height, and feels weird for anyone on the extremes?
I've had two different model year rides of the Discover 125 and I swear the newer one felt more cramped. Maybe Bajaj has played around with the dimensions a bit over the years. The mixed opinions could be explained by that.
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