2009 Bajaj Discover 135

Make Model	Bajaj Discover 135
Year	2009
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity	134.2 cc / 8.2 cu in
Bore and Stroke	58 x 50.8 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Induction	Keihin CV carburetor
Ignition	Microprocessor controlled Digital CDI
Battery	12V, 5Ah
Starting	Kick and electric
Max Power	9.64 kW / 13.1 hp @ 8500rpm
Max Torque	11.8 Nm / 1.21 kgf-m / 8.7 lb-ft @ 6500rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Transmission	4 Speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Double cradle
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	135 mm / 5.3 in
Rear Suspension	Trailing arm with coaxial hydraulic shock absorbers and coil springs
Front Brakes	Single 240 mm disc
Rear Brakes	Drum 130 mm, Expanding shoe
Front Tyre	2.75 x 17
Rear Tyre	100/90 x 17
Dimensions	Length 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width 760 mm / 29.9 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in
Wheelbase	1305 mm / 51.4 in
Minimum Turning	2.1 m / 6.9 ft
Dry-Weight	133 kg / 293 lbs
Fuel Capacity	10 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Fuel Reserve	2.3 L / 0.6 US gal
Top Speed	105 km/h / 65.2 mph

The Discover 135cc DTS-i is the Sports version with attractive Nitrox Suspension as well as front disc brakes. Looks wise, the new Discover 135 cc is sexy and hot. It comes in blue, red and black colors.

The bike is a little heavier than its younger brother the Bajaj Discover 125cc but with enhancement in power. The new Discover 135cc has definitely increase in power delivery from the time the throttle is raised and its smooth and the acceleration is about 60 kmph within 4 seconds and that’s cool for a bike of this class. Bajaj Discover 135 cc has valves reworked and the bore is also tweaked such that it displaces 135cc. Know what? Bajaj translates PS directly to horsepower. So, a 13.1 PS in this bike gives 13 bhp. Although, it just a marginal increase with respect to additional cc the end result in terms of power is proportionately greater with a peak torque of about 11.88 Nm relative to the 10.8 of its younger brother at same engine speed.

Aside, there is the DTS ignition, the digital CDI ignition and ExhausTEC technology that translate into enhanced power, performance as well as fuel economy in the new Discover 135 cc version. The exhauster and the heat shield come in matt black finish. With a wider rear tyre, the bike can effectively tackle the crowded street scenario.