Bajaj is one of the most trusted brands among all Indian motorcycle manufacturers and they offers excellent commuter and sports category bike for their users. On regular basis they offer something new for their customers. So to maintain that trend in 2018 they are offering something at their one of the most popular commuter bike series named Bajaj Discover. At the passed they do have a successful 125cc model at the discover series and now they are offering this bike with new and updated features. For the betterment of the commuter lovers and especially the discover users these changes might put and good impact and the company is hopping the users are going to have better and more enjoyable riding experience than before.
This new version which is available from the very begging of this year holds few big changes, new added features and more style for the users. Such as this bike gets new graphics, LED DRL headlamp, a new tail lamp and a new seating position, it also gets a part-digital instrument panel etc. So it is time to know about the changes or the new added features of this bike.
Design and style
Bajaj Discover125 (2018) might hold the same impression like the old model but this bike is has bold look with smarter headlight design, short visor, cool fuel tank design and appealing graphics all over the body panels. All these are new added for this bike. All new LED DRL Headlamps make the outlooks and overall design more gorgeous and the new youthful graphics give this bike new style which will make the riders feel young at the roads. Not only that stylish tail lamps bezel put a great impression from the back as well. Color combination is also impactful and exceptional than before. The muscular fuel tank looks premium with the stylish graphics and impressive colors. The long seat is very comfortable for both rider and pillion. The upfront handlebars offer a well riding position and help the rider to get a best control over the ride. New alloy with the front Disc plates are also the reasons of increasing charm of this bike so this bike comes with eye catching design and style at the commuter segment that we must admire.
Chassis and dimension
Talking about the chassis this all new model is build on a Semi-double cradle chassis that gives support to overall body dimension to perform with durability and quickness. Over this chassis the dimensions of the bike are 2035mm length, 760mm width and 1085 mm height. It has a wheelbase of 1305mm and minimum ground clearance of 165mm. seat height seems good enough and the measurement is 805 mm. rider will also not have any problems with a kerb weight of 121 Kg and fuel tank capacity of the bike is 8 liters.
Engine
Bajaj Discover 125 contains a 124.5 cc, 4 stroke, Air cooled single cylinder, SOHC, DTS-i engine which is mated to a 5-speed gearbox, which makes the ride more comfortable. The engine generates a maximum power of 11Ps@7500 rpm with a max torque of 11 Nm@ 5500 rpm. According to the company with this type of engine this bike has enough strength to offer top speed of 100 KM/H. This bikes engine can be started with a push of a electric stating button or kick start.
Brakes and suspensions
This bike comes with the combination of Disc and drum braking system. 200 mm Disc brakes are placed at the front and 130 mm Drum brakes are placed at the rear side.
Suspensions of this bike are more stable and 16% perfect and smoother than before claimed by the company. It has 140 mm Fork travel, Telescopic front suspension and 120 mm Rear Wheel travel, Nitrox (Gas filled)rear suspensions.
Tyres and wheels
Over both stylish and newly designed alloy wheels 2.75 X 17 front tyres and 100/90- 17 rear tyres are placed. They are able to offer excellent gripping and stability.
Electrical and meter panel
Already mentions about the new added LED DRL at the headlamp along with halogen, stylish tail lamps bezel. Without that it has LED turning lamps, pass light etc electrical features too and those are operated with 12 V 5 Ah battery. Most importantly this bike now holds headlamp switches which was missing at the previous models because of the AHO technology.
The instrument panel of the bike is now holds the combination of analogue and digital panel. With twin dials displaying speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer and trip meter, the digital panel is lighten with orange light. It helps the users to see the features use perfectly.
Colors
This bike is available with three different colors and d they are BLACK, BLUE and RED.
Verdict
On the whole the all new Discover 125 (2018) model holds classy looks and upgraded features which can easily make the users satisfied especially the commuter lovers. Now it is up to the performance which will decide the fortune of this bike at the local markets of different places.