Nov 06, 2016 10:34 PM
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The new flagship Bajaj Discover is out. And it is a 150cc motorcycle available in two different styles. We review the Discover 150F and its twin, the Discover 150 So, Bajaj has launched yet another new Discover. The one in blue is called the Discover 150S. Now, if you think it looks identical to the other Discovers before it, you have hit the nail on the head. Because even though this is the new flagship Discover, it uses the same platform - down to the wheelbase and dimensions - as the Discover 100T and the now defunct Discover 125ST.Not just that, the bikini faring, the fuel tank, the side panels and even the tail piece has been borrowed as is. The Discover 150S then, even though a good looking motorcycle in its own right, doesn't really have that visual pull of a new motorcycle.Its twin however, does. It's called the Discover 150F; F signifying faring. It still uses the same platform, fuel tank, and side and tail panels, but the half faring upfront gives it a standout appearance on the road. We also like the alloy wheels, the LED tail lamps and the black finished engine.The Discover 150F gets smart instrumentation too. It is part analogue(for the speedometer) and part digital(for everything from the odo and trip meter to the fuel gauge, clock and service reminder). The Discover 150S, which is cheaper to buy, gets cheaper instrumentation. It's all analogue and doesn't sport half the read outs of the 150F.As far as seating ergonomics go, both bikes are identical. Now, the 150F might compete against the likes of the Yamaha SZ-S, it doesn't really feel as substantial when astride. It feels like a smaller motorcycle and the seating is a bit cramped compared to larger 150s too. It's not uncomfortable, but just not as sound and roomy as some of the others.The real story here is the engine. This too, like the new-age Discovers before it, uses a 4-valve head, twin spark plugs and promises best in class performance-economy compromise. It displaces just under 145cc but produces a noteworthy 14.5PS of max power. The peak torque at 12.7Nm is healthy too. And the engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
