[Yogesh Sarkar]

Specs:
Engine Displacement: 150cc

Maximum power: 14.1ps @ 8500rpm

Maximum tourque: 12.8NM @ 6500rpm

The new Sports Tourer, the Discover 150 is now positioned to upgrade the 125cc consumer and will now deliver more power and punch. It carries a lean, athletic, muscular styling with power packed performance. Fully loaded with a 150cc DTS-i engine, electric start, mag-wheels, embedded blinkers and other features, the Discover 150 DTS-i is a compelling package.

According to Mr. S. Sridhar, CEO-2-wheelers, Bajaj Auto Ltd, ”With the launch of this new bikes we will continue to upgrade customers to superior better performing alternatives. The XCD DTS-i Sprint is aimed at upgrading the biking enthusiasts among 100cc customers, the Discover 150 DTS-i at upgrading the earlier 125cc customers. These two offerings will help further consolidate our stranglehold in the 125cc and above segment.”

Source: Rearset

[Salil]

The Discover 125 basically had a P-150 engine bored to 125CC. Which means if the Discover - 150 sees the lights of the day, it'll have the Pulsar - 150 engine. And with the low kerb weight advantage, it will easily outperform the Pulsar-150! Either that, or the tuning will be such that it'll have the highest fuel efficiency in its class. Let's wait and see.

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Even if its engine is same as that of Pulsar 150, it would give more mileage due to less karb weight. However I have a feeling that Bajaj will tune it for a little more mileage to entice the 125cc crowd to upgrade to it.

Where it leaves the current 150 remains to be seen. However its upgrade is due as well and who knows maybe it would receive good engine tweaks as well.

[darkside_of_d_sun]

I dont see why and how Bajaj would keep the Pulsar 150cc alive! A lighter Disco with Pulsar150cc bhp and torque is welcome nonetheless, good move BAL!

Cheers,
Shamik

[hitanshu]

@darkie: maybe because it sells sooooo well? Apache came and went, so has RTR, Uni and Achiever, Hunk, CBZX.

CBZX Uni, Apache, RTR sold decently but pulsar leads the 150cc market very very clearly. Contrary to what you say, others need to smell the roses about how to market their products more effectively (i certainly dont think pulsar is the best by any remote margin, but it sells the best - so certainly is alive. Others .. he he!

[Yogesh Sarkar]

But it would be for the first time it would be facing competition from within Bajaj's stable.

[hitanshu]

bajaj has been an internal cannibal for a looong time
what with their own sales reps saying, bhai saheb, 150 le lijiye, wahi speed, whai looks aur mileage bhi acchi milti hai. 180 se kya karenge aap!!

Interestingly:

Item | 2002-03 | 2006-07
Share of 125cc & higher Market in Total Motorcycle | 10% | 36%
BAL Market Share in 125cc and higher Market | 49% | 59%
Overall BAL motorcycle market share | 23% | 35%

from http://rearset.blogspot.com/2008/01/...-and-more.html

[Yogesh Sarkar]

That is there, maybe its time for Bajaj Auto to stop manufacturing Pulsar 150 and concentrate on Discover 150 and Pulsar 180.

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Photos and specifications of the Bajaj Discover 150 DTS-i added.

[manik058]

yet another addition of high powered sports tourer.