2014 Bajaj Discover 150F and 150S Review: Evolved Commuting

Is it the same engine family that powers the smaller Discos?

Essentially yes, it doesn’t look that different from previous Discovers either, especially the 135. Here’s a gist of what’s new on the  2014 Bajaj Discover 150 F and 150 S:-

• The fairing is new and has a couple of cool, fake vents where it meets the tank, but it straightaway gives the bike a nose heavy look.The S, with its smaller cowl looks cleaner and is honest to its commuter underpinnings. The large, clear lens headlamps are common to both the bikes, and manage to give some identity to the front.

• The tanks are ten liter units, decently styled with generous knee recess, and now adorned with a new Discover badge, running a metal finish.The tank is retained from the 135, and the side panels continue to be the same as well.

 

• The seat is slightly redesigned, but comfort levels are great- although long distance comfort couldn’t be gauged due to the short ride plan.

 

Instrument cluster – Bajaj Discover 150 F

 

 

Instrument cluster – Bajaj Discover 150 S

• Digital instrumentation on the F includes a fuel gauge, trip meter/odometer and a clock, while the S‘s analogue setup features twin pods with yellow lettering over a black background. The F’s speedometer continues to be analogue, but is a slightly upmarket, chrome rimmed affair. Both the bikes miss out on a tachometer, driving home their commuting intents.

 

• Switch-gear offers great build quality, as well as a breeze to operate. It is the same for both bikes.

 

• There is also a newly designed, full chain cover.

 

•  The seating position is rather upright, with low set foot pegs.

 

 

•  All the oily bits have been finished in matte black including the suspension and the new alloy wheels, which get a ten spoke, snowflake design.

 

 

 

• Both the F and the S feature a front disc brake setup- which includes a petal type 240mm rotor with a single piston caliper. The S can be had with front drum brake option as well.

 

 

• The rear view mirrors look nice, and the rear suspension features a mono-shock setup.

• To top it all, there are the usual plethora of graphics and colors. New color shades for the 2014 Discover 150 include- Dark Blue, Wine Red, Ebony Black and dark Bottle Green.

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