Bajaj Discover 150S and 150F launched in India

Bajaj Auto expanded the Discover portfolio by launching the new Discover 150S and Discover 150F at Rs 51,720 and Rs 58,739 respectively (ex-showroom Pune). At this pricing, the new Bajaj Discover 150S is the cheapest 150cc offering on sale in our country. Bajaj has been able to price the 150cc offering aggressively as it’s based on the now discontinued Bajaj Discover 125ST. Visually the Bajaj Discover 150S is similar to its 125cc sibling, the subtle differences being the restyled graphics, 3D Discover logo on the fuel tank, grab rail finished in black, enclosed chain guard and aluminium side step in black finish. Instrument cluster on the Discover 150S is similar to the 125ST which is an analogue speedometer, odometer, trip meter and fuel gauge while the tachometer has been given a miss to keep cost low. The Discover 150F sports a semi fairing that gels nicely with the silhouette of the bike and has part-digital-part-analogue instrument cluster with digital display for fuel gauge, trip meter, odometer and service indicator. 

The Bajaj Discover 150S and Discover 150F is powered by a 144.8cc, air-cooled, twin-spark 4-valve motor churning out 14.5PS at 8,500rpm and peak torque of 12.7Nm at 6,500rpm. The powerplant is mated to a five-speed gearbox in the all-up shift pattern. The mill also features corrugated fins that Bajaj claims helps in improving dissipation by up to 28 per cent. Apart from being the cheapest offering in the 150cc segment, the new Bajaj Discover 150S will also become the first bike in its segment to feature 4-valave technology. Bajaj claims that both the Discover offerings will have a top whack of 110km/h and claims a fuel efficiency figure of 72kmpl. 

The semi double cradle frame has been borrowed from the Discover 125ST which is supported by telescopic front forks and a Nitrox monoshock setup at the rear. The new Bajaj Discover 150S tips the scale at just 130kg for the disc brake variant which endows the bike with a better power-to weight ratio than the Pulsar 150 whereas the Discover 150F weighs in at 132kg. Stopping power is provided by 130mm drum brakes at front and rear or one can go for the optional 200mm petal disc brakes option at front on the Discover 150S whereas disc brake is standard fitment on the Discover 150F. The Bajaj Discover 150 duo runs on MRF sourced 80/100 R17 section tubeless tyre at front and 100/90 R17 section rubber at the back. With the aggressive pricing and impressive specifications, Bajaj have made a strong case for themselves with the Discover 150S but whether it will bring in the sales only time will answer owing to its visual similarity to its 100 and 125cc siblings under the Discover umbrella when it comes to the Discover 150S. 

Price (ex-showroom Pune):

Bajaj Discover 150S drum brakes: Rs 51,720  

Bajaj Discover 150S disc brakes: 54,725

Bajaj Discover 150F: Rs 58,739