Bajaj Discover 125 - Specifications & Review

Discover 125

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Articleid293531
CategorySport
MakeBajaj
ModelDiscover 125
Year2014

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrametypeSemi-double cradle
FrontbrakesSingle disc
Frontbrakesdiameter200 mm (7.9 inches)
FrontsuspensionTelescopic fork
Fronttyre2.75-17
Frontwheeltravel130 mm (5.1 inches)
RearbrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rearbrakesdiameter110 mm (4.3 inches)
RearsuspensionNitrox
Reartyre3.00-17
Rearwheeltravel110 mm (4.3 inches)

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke54.0 x 54.4 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
ClutchWet, Multi-plate
Compression9.8:1
Displacement124.60 ccm (7.60 cubic inches)
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
FuelsystemCarburettor. CV type
Gearbox4-speed
IgnitionMicroprocessor controlled digital CDI
Power15.42 HP (11.3 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Topspeed100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Torque10.80 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM

Other Specifications

ColoroptionsMagenta, blue, green, silver, white, grey
CommentsBike made in India.
StarterElectric & kick

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight118.0 kg (260.1 pounds)
Fuelcapacity8.00 litres (2.11 gallons)
Groundclearance162 mm (6.4 inches)
Overallheight1,087 mm (42.8 inches)
Overalllength2,040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overallwidth760 mm (29.9 inches)
Powerweightratio0.1307 HP/kg
Reservefuelcapacity2.30 litres (0.61 gallons)

About Bajaj

Country of Origin: India
Founder: Jamnalal Bajaj (Bajaj Group); motorcycle era led by Bajaj Auto Ltd.
Best Known For: High-volume commuters, Pulsar sport line, and strong export footprint

Company History

Bajaj Auto grew from a post-independence scooter powerhouse into one of the world’s largest motorcycle producers, shaping mobility across South Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Early success came via licensed scooters that put families on wheels; later, the shift to motorcycles brought commuter singles known for low running costs and durability. The Pulsar line, launched in the 2000s, reframed Bajaj as a performance/value brand for young riders—muscular styling, torquey DTS-i engines, and features that punched above price. Strategic partnerships, most notably with KTM, infused engineering depth and global component sourcing, while exports made Bajaj a familiar name in developing markets hungry for reliable transport and aspirational style. Continuous localization and frugal engineering kept costs competitive without sacrificing robustness; service networks and microfinance helped buyers step up from bicycles. Historically, Bajaj represents industrial scale applied to human need: millions of bikes that carry workers to jobs, kids to school, and goods to market. The company also professionalized the sport-commuter category in India, proving that affordable performance could be durable and widely supported. In the mosaic of global motorcycling, Bajaj is a cornerstone—practical, ambitious, and deeply influential.

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