Bajaj Discover F S

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

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.

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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.

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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.

2014 Bajaj Discover 150 S 2014 Bajaj Discover 150 F

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.

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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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25 thoughts on “2014 Bajaj Discover 150F and 150S Review: Evolved Commuting”

  1. 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.

  2. WOrst bike in Indian history. My friend bought yesterday, again gear problem same as 2010 model

  3. 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.

  4. so the discover 150 twin’s are better products than current pulsar-150 which is priced at 81000 on road?

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