The Discover series of bikes redefine Mileage Bike segment

Author(s): City Air NewsBajaj Auto's new 100cc bike – the Discover 100M. Pune, October 22, 2013: Bajaj Auto, the world’s 3rd largest motorcycle company, has launched a new 100cc bike – the Discover 100M. Powered by Bajaj’s patented 4-valve...

The Discover series of bikes redefine Mileage Bike segment
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Bajaj Auto's new 100cc bike – the Discover 100M.

Pune, October 22, 2013: Bajaj Auto, the world’s 3rd largest motorcycle company, has launched a new 100cc bike – the Discover 100M. Powered by Bajaj’s patented 4-valve DTS-i technology, the bike provides an impressive 9.3 Ps of power, while still delivering unmatched fuel efficiency of 84 km/l (as per CMVR norms).

Elaborating on the strategy, K Srinivas, President (Motorcycle Business) said, “The Discover series of bikes have redefined the “Mileage Bike” segment. In this segment the competition offer only plain Jane very basic bikes, as the predominant consideration of the customer is Mileage. Thanks to our patented twin-spark, 4 –Valve engines we are able to ‘Power Up’ Mileage bikes – the Discover 100M gives 9.3 PS power, yet delivers 84 km to the litre.”
He continued, “Further these ‘Mileage Bikes’ in their quest to be economical deprive the consumer of exciting performance and features. The new Discover 100M offers the best of all worlds – “Advanced Technology”, “Amazing Mileage”, ”Great Power”, “Excellent Speed” and “Brilliant Features”. The Discover 100 M completely redefines the mileage segment and is therefore the “Mileage Bikes Ka Naya Satya.”
The class leading features of the Discover 100M:
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
•    World’s first 4 Valve DTS-I engine       
AMAZING MILEAGE
•    CMVR Mileage of 84 kmpl
GREAT POWER
•    Class Leading  9.3 PS Power
•    Class  Leading  9.02 N-m Torque
•    Very high power to weight ratio (82 Ps/Ton)
EXCELLENT SPEED
•    Top Speed of 95 km/hr
BRILLIANT FEATURES     
•    Electric Start as Standard
•    Gas filled Nitrox Suspension
•    Low Maintenance Battery
•    Petal Disc Brake       
•    Premium Aluminum side sets

Technical Specifications

Engine

4 Valve DTS-i

Engine Displacement

102 cc

Max.Net Power

9.3 Ps @ 8000 rpm

Max.net Torque

9 N   9.02 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Ignition System

Digital CDI

Choke

Auto

Starting

Electric + Kick start

Clutch

Multi-plate Wet Clutch

Transmission

4 gears (all up)

Frame

Semi Double cradle

Front Suspension

Telescopic 130mm travel

Rear Suspension

Nitrox  Twin 110mm travel

Front / Rear Brake

Front Disc 200 mm Petal / 130 mm Drum.

Rear Drum 110 mm

Front wheel / tyre

1.4 X 17 Alloy / 2.75 X 17, 41P,Tubed

Rear wheel / tyre

1.6 X 17 Alloy /3.00 X 17, 50P,Tubed

Fuel Tank

9.5L (1.6 L usable reserve)

Wheelbase

1255 mm

Seat Height

795 mm

Turning Circle Radius

1843 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm

Kerb Weight

114 kg

Max Speed

95 km/h*

Battery

12V 5Ah Low Maintenance

 

 

Date: 
Tuesday, October 22, 2013