The surprise launch from the country’s second largest motorcycle maker, the new Discover on the 14th May, 2012. Our regular readers may know, we published spied pictures of the new Discover with all-new styling, but resembles the typical Discover styling-language. The new bike will be sold alongside the current Discover.
When first the news hit the media about the launch of new Bajaj bike, we wondered if it was the much awaited Pulsar 200NS which is on the cards, but some sources even went a step further by creating a rumour saying it is a mystery bike from Bajaj for which no speculation or details as been released. Now AutoCarIndia as confirmed that the surprise launch from Bajaj stable is the new Discover.
Changes noticed from the spied pictures of new 2012 Bajaj Discover –
- The front- fascia is almost similar to the Discover 150 DTSi, which was showcased earlier at the 2008 Auto Expo.
- The instrumentation console has been changed from twin-pod analog layout to a new single analog layout, note the absence of the digital instrumentation.
- The rear view mirrors seem to be borrowed from Pulsar 200NS, while the turn indicators are lifted straight from the Pulsar 135.
- The big change for the new model is the rear suspension, where the twin gas filled shock absorbers have been replaced with a gas-charged monoshock unit, it is a first bike to feature in the segment.
- It sports new exhaust muffler and a set of new alloy wheels design looks similar to the Pulsar 200NS.
- It has contoured seat and is fitted with half chain cover.
The new Bajaj Discover will compete head-on with the likes of Hero MotoCorp’s Splendor motorcycles, Honda’s CB Twister, Stunner and upcoming Dream Yuga which is also coming this month and TVS’s StarCity commuter bikes as well as all other rival 125cc bikes currently sold in India.
(Note – The above showcased model is the Bajaj Discover 150 DTSi displayed at 2008 Auto Expo held at Delhi.)
Also see – Spied – New 2012 Bajaj Discover caught totally undisguised!
See spied pictures of the new 2012 Bajaj Discover (Click on the image to enlarge) –
Source – AutoCarIndia
