IloveIndia

IloveIndia


Auto Reviews & car buying guide at Lifestyle Lounge
Read about Bajaj Discover DTSi bike review. Bajaj Discover DTSi motorcycle is an executive segment motorcycle in India.

Bajaj Discover DTSi

Bajaj Discover DTSi
Bajaj Discover DTSi is a 125 cc bike. The Bajaj Discover has been the highest selling 125 cc bike in India since its inception and far ahead of other bikes in its segment. It is equipped with world�s first 125cc DTSi engine which gives best in class power of 8.47kW (11.51Ps). The DTSi - Digital Twin Spark ignition technology leads to optimum combustion and phenomenal performance augmentation. Though the bike is not very comfortable for tall riders, it has proven to be a very popular executive commuter.

Looks & Styling
Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi is a clear winner when it comes to looks. The designers of this bike have given a lot of thought to its styling, graphics and contours. The stylish head lamps smartly merge into the tear drop fuel tank while the tail lamp also looks cool as it emerges from the body.

Control & Comfort
The long wheelbase and the optimized weight distribution of Bajaj Discover DTSi give right balance and poise. Bajaj Discover 125 has a telescopic front suspension of 31 mm diameter with antifriction bushes and the longest travel in its class of 135 mm. It has world first SNS (Spring-in-Spring) Rear suspension with triple springs also the longest travel in its class of 110 mm. Both the front and rear suspensions help in comfortable riding.

Engine & Performance
Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi produces a maximum torque of 10.8 Nm at 6500 rpm. The strong torque spread of Bajaj Discover results in an absolute linear delivery. Bajaj Discover DTSi has an excellent pick up and is miles ahead of its peer group on this front. It zooms from zero to 60 km/h in just 6.37 seconds and from zero to 100 km/h in 20.09 seconds.

Mileage and Economy
Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi is a rare combination of good looks and mileage. When riding at a normal speed of about 55 km/hr, you can easily get a mileage of around 60 km/l in city conditions.

Parameters Bajaj Discover DTS-i Bajaj Discover
Engine
Type 4 - Stroke, DTS-i, Natural Air Cooled 4 - Stroke, Natural air Cooled
Displacement 124.52 cc 111.63 cc
Max Net Power 8.47 kw (11.51 Ps) @ 8000 rpm 6.26 kw (8.51 Ps) @ 7500 rpm
Max Net Torque 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm 9.37 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Transmission 4 - Speed constant mesh 4 - Speed constant mesh
Clutch Wet, Multidisc type Wet, Multidisc type
Ignition system Microprocessor controlled Digital CDI Microprocessor controlled Digital CDI
Starting system Kick start / Self start Kick start
Frame Double cradle tubular type Tubular type
Suspension
Front Suspension Telescopic Telescopic
Rear Suspension Trailing arm with Dual coaxial springs (Spring-in-Spring) with hydraulic shock absorbers Trailing arm with Dual coaxial springs (Spring-in-Spring) with hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear Suspension adjustable Yes Yes
Brakes
Front Brake Mechanical expanding shoe & drum type - 130 mm diameter. Mechanical expanding shoe & drum type - 130 mm diameter.
Rear Brake Mechanical expanding shoe & drum type - 130 mm diameter. Mechanical expanding shoe & drum type - 130 mm diameter.
Electricals
System Voltage 12V (AC+DC) 12V (AC+DC)
Battery Type 12V, 2.5 Ah(KS) / 12V, 9 Ah(ES) 12V, 2.5 Ah
Headlamp 35 / 35 W Optoprism - Halogen lamp 35 / 35 W Optoprism - Halogen lamp
Tail lamp 5/21 W 5 W
Brake lamp 10 W 21 W
Turn signal lamp 10 W 10 W
Horn 12V, DC 12V, DC
Tyres
Front tyre size 2.75 x 17, 4PR 2.75 x 17, 4PR
Rear tyre size 3.00 x 17, 6PR 3.00 x 17, 6PR
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity 10 L (Reserve : 2.3 L) 10 L (Reserve : 2.3 L)
Dimensions
Length 2030 mm 2030 mm
Width 760 mm 760 mm
Height 1065 mm 1065 mm
Wheel base 1305 mm 1305 mm
Turning circle dia 2100 mm 2100 mm
Ground clearance 179 mm 179 mm
Kerb weight 125 kg - Kick start / 129 kg - Self start 117 kg
Other features
Ride control switch Yes Yes
Ignition cum St. lock Yes Yes
Headlamp Shape Fairing Fairing
Console Angular-TwinPod Angular-TwinPod
Lockable Seat Yes Yes
Dipper Yes Yes
Turn Indicator Push Cancel Push Cancel
Choke Yes Yes
Day Flasher Yes Yes