BAJAJ DISCOVER Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos
First production year: 2004
In 2014, the Indian motorcycle maker released the Bajaj Discover 150 DTS-i, one of the most popular motorcycles in the Indian market. The bike was created after the success of the Bajaj Discover 100 version.
The Bajaj Discover was a line of motorcycles produced by Bajaj Auto in 2004 to replace the Kawasaki KB100 RTZ, continuing production until 2020, when it was replaced by the Bajaj Pulsar 125.
The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a half fairing with a single headlight, a small wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a single exhaust system with a muffler mounted on the right-hand side, and multi-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.
The bike's suspension system comprised a telescopic fork on the front with 130 mm of travel and two side-mounted Nitrox shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.
As for the stopping power, the motorcycle's wheels were fitted with a 240 mm brake disc on the front and a single 130 mm drum braking unit on the rear, delivering optimum stopping power.
The 2014 Bajaj Discover 150 DTS-i had installed a 144cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine underneath the fuel tank, boasting 15 hp with a peak at 8,500 rpm and 13 Nm 10 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.
In 2014, the Indian motorcycle maker released the Bajaj Discover 125M, a small displacement motorcycle that received a scaled-down version of the Discover 125ST's bodywork, including a sculpted fuel tank and panels and a three-line LED taillight at the rear.
The Bajaj Discover was a family of motorcycles made by Bajaj Auto in 2004 to replace the Kawasaki KB100 RTZ. It continued production until 2020, when it was replaced by the Bajaj Pulsar 125.
In the visual department, the motorcycle packed standard features, such as a small front cowl with a wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, side-mounted rear shocks, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right-hand side, and five Y-shaped spoke wheels.
For suspension, the motorcycle packed a telescopic fork on the front with 130 mm of travel and two side-mounted Nitrox shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.
As for the braking power, the motorcycle's aluminum alloy multi-spoke wheels were fitted with a 200 mm petal-shaped brake disc on the front and one 130 mm drum braking unit on the rear, providing optimum stopping power.
As for power, the 2014 Bajaj Discover 125M had its heartbeat set by a 124cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 12 hp at 8,000 rpm and 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.
The Bajaj Discover was a family of motorcycles made by Bajaj Auto in 2004 to replace the Kawasaki KB100 RTZ. It continued production until 2020, when it was replaced by the Bajaj Pulsar 125.
In 2014, the Indian bike maker released the Bajaj Discover 100M, a motorcycle with several changes, such as a smaller wheelbase, a higher and smaller seat, a different headlight, and different body panels.
The design resembled other Discover models, packing standard fittings, like a small front cowl with a wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, side-mounted rear shocks, a center stand, and Y-shaped five-spoke alloy wheels.
Ssupension-wise, the motorcycle packed a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front with 130 mm of travel and dual side-mounted rear Nitrox shocks with 110 mm of travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.
The braking power was achieved by a 200 mm petal brake disc mounted on the front wheel and one 110 mm drum braking unit on the rear wheel, offering optimum stopping power.
As for power, the 2014 Bajaj Discover 100M took its muscles from a 102cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 9 hp with a peak at 8,000 rpm and 9 Nm (7 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.
In 2014, the Indian motorcycle manufacturer released the Bajaj Discover 100, an entry-level motorcycle that debuted in 2009. It was the most affordable motorcycle in the Discover range and the only one needing a facelift. The only thing that brought a modern look to the bike was the decal that runs from front to rear.
The Bajaj Discover was a line of motorcycles made by Bajaj Auto in 2004 to replace the Kawasaki KB100 RTZ, continuing production until 2020 when it was replaced by the Bajaj Pulsar 125.
It was similar to other Discover models, packing standard fittings, like a small front cowl, a small wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, dual side-mounted rear shocks, a center stand, and different five-spoke Y-shaped wheels.
For suspension, the motorcycle packed a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front with 130 mm of travel and dual side-mounted rear shocks with 110 mm of travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.
As for the stopping power, the motorcycle's wheels were fitted with a 130 mm drum braking unit on the front and one 110 mm unit on the rear.
As for power, the 2014 Bajaj Discover had installed a 94cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine at its core, delivering an output power of 8 hp at 7,500 rpm and 8 Nm (6 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.
The Bajaj Discover was a line of motorcycles produced by Bajaj Auto in 2004 to replace the Kawasaki KB100 RTZ, continuing production until 2020, when it was replaced by the Bajaj Pulsar 125.
In 2009, the Indian motorcycle maker released the Bajaj Discover 150, a motorcycle created after the success of the 100cc version. In addition, along with the release of the 150cc version, the 135cc version was dropped from production.
It was similar in design to other Discover models, packing standard fittings, like a single headlight unit integrated into a small cowl, a small wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right-hand side, a center stand, and six-spoke alloy wheels.
The bike was built around a double-cradle tubular steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front, offering 130 mm of travel, and dual side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.
As for the braking performance, the bike packed a 240 mm brake rotor on the front wheel and a 130 mm drum braking unit mounted on the rear wheel, delivering optimum stopping power.
In the performance department, the 2009 Bajaj Discover 150 DTS-i had its heartbeat set by a 145cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine, boasting 13 hp and 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque.
The Bajaj Discover was a line of motorcycles manufactured by Bajaj Auto in 2004 as a replacement for the Kawasaki KB100 RTZ. It was produced until 2020 when it was replaced by the Bajaj Pulsar 125.
In 2007, Bajaj introduced the Bajaj Discover 135 DTS-i, a 135cc version that came with a front disc brake, self-start, a Nitrox suspension, black-finished alloy wheels, a black-finished engine, and an analog tachometer.
In 2009, the Indian motorcycle maker released the Bajaj Discover 135 DTS-i, a sportier, heavier, and slightly more powerful version of the 125cc model. It was in its third consecutive production year and packed the same specifications as previous ones.
The bike was made around a double cradle frame with a telescopic fork on the front, providing 135 mm of travel, and dual shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.
As for the braking power, the motorcycle's wheels were fitted with a 240 mm brake disc mounted on the front and a 130 mm drum braking unit on the rear, providing optimum stopping power.
As for the power figures, the 2009 Bajaj Discover 135 DTS-i had its soul brought to life by a 134cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 13 hp at 8,500 rpm and 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.
In 2009, the Indian motorcycle manufacturer released the Bajaj Discover 125 DTS-i, a small-displacement commuter in its sixth consecutive production year. The 2009 version was similar to previous models but had several minor modifications.
The Bajaj Discover was a family of motorcycles made by Bajaj Auto in 2004 to replace the Kawasaki KB100 RTZ. It continued production until 2020, when it was replaced by the Bajaj Pulsar 125.
Also, in 2009, the maker introduced a new 100cc version with a DTS-Si engine. After its success, Bajaj launched a 150cc model and dropped the production of the 135cc version, while the 125cc model was re-launched in 2011.
The 2009 Bajaj Discover 125 DTS-i had standard features, such as a single headlight unit integrated into a small cowl with a small wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a single exhaust system with a muffler mounted on the right-hand side, and six-spoke alloy wheels.
As for the power figures, the 2009 motorcycle had installed a 124cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled single-cylinder engine underneath the fuel tank, boasting 12 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.
The bike's power was transferred to the rear through a five-speed gearbox and a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 100 kph (62 mph).
In 2007, the Indian motorcycle maker released the Bajaj Discover 125 DTS-i, a small displacement motorcycle in its fourth consecutive production year. It was a success in the two-wheeler segment until 2020, when it was discontinued due to too many motorcycles sharing the Discover designation, leading to poor sales figures.
The Bajaj Discover was a line of motorcycles made by Bajaj Auto in 2004 to replace the Kawasaki KB100 RTZ, continuing production until 2020 when it was replaced by the Bajaj Pulsar 125.
The 2007 model was similar to previous models, packing standard fittings like a single headlight unit integrated into a cowl, a small wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right-hand side, and six-spoke alloy wheels.
The bike was built around a double-cradle tubular steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front and two side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.
As for the braking power, the bike's six-spoke alloy wheels were fitted with a 130 mm drum braking unit both front and rear, providing optimum stopping power.
As for the power figures, the 2007 Bajaj Discover 125 DTS-i had its soul brought to life by a 124cc four-stroke single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 12 hp at 8,000 rpm and 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.
The Bajaj Discover was a line of motorcycles made by Bajaj Auto in 2004 to replace the Kawasaki KB100 RTZ, continuing production until 2020 when it was replaced by the Bajaj Pulsar 125.
The motorcycle was a success in the two-wheeler segment until 2020, when it was discontinued due to too many motorcycles sharing the Discover designation, leading to poor sales figures.
The first motorcycle launched in 2004 had a 125cc engine, followed by a 112cc version in December 2005, and a 135cc version introduced in 2007. It was the second bike in Bajaj's range that featured six-spoke alloy wheels.
Visually, the bike had standard features, such as a single headlight unit integrated into a cowl, a small wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right-hand side, and six-spoke alloy wheels.
In the performance department, the 2004 Bajaj Discover 125 DTS-i had its heartbeat set by a 124cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, boasting 12 hp at 8,000 rpm and 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.
The power generated by the engine was converted into motion by a five-speed gearbox controlled by a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear via a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to 100 kph (62 mph).