BAJAJ DISCOVER 125ST REVIEW by sunil joseph

                                                             Guys today i'm going to share the main geatures of famous bike from one of the major bike manufacturers of India Bajaj.It is the new bajaj discover 125ST.It is one of the most affordable 125cc bike .The bike has got some exterior as well as engine changes included in this new variant of the discover series.Thisbike has got a 4stroke,air cooled 4-valve 125cc engine which produces 12.5bhp at 9000rpm.It has also got a front petal disc brake which is an added safety feature.The exterior of this bike is got a sportier feel with its slightly lifted headlamps with pilot lamps.It is easy to handle bcoz of its less 125kg weight.

ENGINE

The engine is a 4valve air cooled 4stroke 125cc engine which produces a maximum power of 12.5bhp at 9000rpm.It has got a 5speed gearbox which gives the more riding comfort.The 4valve engine produces more power comparable to othe 125cc bikes.This technology was first introduced in bajaj pulsar 135ls.The bike can reach the speed of 60 in 6seconds.It is menrioned by the company that this bike can reach upto 105kmph.

SUSPENSION AND BRAKING

The bike has got a telescopic front suspention and gas charged monocross suspension in the  rear.The bike has got the innovative petal disc brakes in front and drum brakes in the rear.These brakes offers greater safety to the rider.

COMFORT AND HANDLING

With the front shaped foot pegs enables the rider to ride relaxly and the seating positionis accurate and willnot makes pain to the back of the rider.The pillion seat is wider and also stepup seat.This gives more comfort to the pillion also.But this bike has got slighter vibrations and this can be recorded as a discomfort.The wheel type is 5spoke alloys but doesnot come with tubeless tyres.

MILEAGE

It is said by the company that the discover 125st can deliver 65kmpl in city rides and in case of highways it can raise.This is a decent mileage compared to other bikes.The capacity of fuel tank is 10ltrs.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine:	124.6cc, 4-stroke
Maximum Power:	12.8 Bhp @ 9000 rpm
Maximum Torque:	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Gears:	5 Speed
Clutch:	Wet Multi Plate Type
No. of Cylinders:	1
Valve Per Cylinder:	4
Chassis Type:	Semi Double Cradle Frame
Cooling Type:	Air Cooling
0 to 60:	5.94 sec.

PICTURES OF DISCOVER 125ST

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VERDICT

Although this bike is less expensive it would be better if this bike is provided with a digital speedometer.On the other hand it is a budget bike with good looks and performance with better comfort.The showroom price is Rs.49,000/- in delhi.