What about the handling, and braking?
The Discover 150 twins are no canyon carvers. Still, when pushed hard, those new MRF Zappers do provide decent grip and even a supple ride. The chassis and wheelbase are shared with the 100T and the now defunct 125 ST, hence the handling is predictable, although not the sharpest. Also, a commuter-centric riding position means low set foot pegs, which don’t encourage much lean. Handling city traffic is easy, and the 150 gets the job done.
Braking performance is adequate on both the bikes, considering the commuting intents. The 240 mm petal discs up front offer decent bite and confidence inspiring braking. The 130 mm drums at the back, however are less capable, and lock the rear wheel easily under hard braking. The base S variant can be had with a 130 mm drum brake option as well.
Kitna deti hai?
A brief ride wasn’t much conclusive regarding the efficiency figures, although the bikes have claimed figures of 72 kmpl under standard test conditions. Bajaj reckons it’ll deliver 55 kmpl under normal riding conditions.
How much do I get one for?
The top- end, fully loaded Discover F- with half- fairing, electric start, 10 spoke alloy wheels, front disc brake, tubeless tires, partly digital instrumentation and LED tail-lamps will set one back by Rs. 58,739*. The Discover S gets all of the above, except the half-fairing, digital instrumentation and LED tail lamps, and costs Rs. 54,725*. It can also be optioned without the front disc brake, which sees it with an even aggressive pricing of Rs. 51,720. It goes without saying that all the bikes are competitively priced and is more towards the 125 cc ballpark, especially the S.
To sum it up:
The bikes are typically Discover, blending comfort and tractable performance. OK, it’s no Pulsar, but that’s not the point here. Most aspects of the 150 are honed exhaustively to cater to the premium commuter segment, and it shines in that area. While the 150S sure does have a slight performance advantage thanks to its lesser weight, the F is the one for people who’d prefer something snazzier for their commute.
*all prices ex-showroom Pune
Specifications:
Fuel                     Petrol
Engine type             Single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke
Power                   14.3 bhp at 8500 rpm
Torque                  1.3 kgm at 6500 rpm
Power to weight         108.3 bhp per tonne
Transmission            Manual 5-speed gearbox, 5-up
Dimensions
Length                   2038 mm
Width                    714 mm
Height                   1117 mm
Wheel base               1305 mm
Chassis & Body
Wheels                   10-spoke 17-inch alloy
Tires                     80/100×17 / 100/90×17
Suspension
Front                     Telescopic forks
Rear                      Mono-shock, rectangle section swing-arm
Brakes
Front                     240 mm disc
Rear                      130 mm drum
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what about mielage friends…..
You are right Vishal, I just bought a D150F. This bike of mine is having problems with the gearbox. especially the 2nd gear is very hard at times and also on the very second day of my purchase the gear liver has come out because the screw was not tightened properly.Cant call it a bad bike, Pickup is good, looks are good, expect good mileage.
WOrst bike in Indian history. My friend bought yesterday, again gear problem same as 2010 model
The positioning of the Discover 150 is very different from the Pulsar. While the Pulsar is performance oriented and meant for the enthusiast, the Discover is oriented more towards the aware, discerning commuter who wants more from his everyday ride.
so the discover 150 twin’s are better products than current pulsar-150 which is priced at 81000 on road?