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You can also remove handlebar weights and leg guard but i don't think it's a good idea. If you're so desperate for FE, change your riding style.

See, frankly speaking, our bikes have enough torque on the lower rpm, so you really can't gain too much of mileage, by removing some parts.

And secondly, every part has its purpose, and removing them might cause inconvenience or problems later on. For example, removing the chain guard might result in more depreciation of the chain-sprockets, unless you're running O-Ring chains.
Or if you remove the mud guard, the indicators would also have to be readjusted or removed.

And thirdly, most of these parts are so light that you hardly save any weight.

Still, these are the parts that people remove, usually in this order only,

Saree Guard,
Rear View mirrors,
Rear Mud guard,
Leg Guard,
Plastics, like tank shrouds/ extensions,
Grab Railing,
Using alternative/ smaller tyres on your bike,

And for heavy saving like for stunting, the Front headlight setup. But most likely, all this won't even give you 10 kgs of weight saving.

One good way to save weight and increase performance is by using after market exhausts for your bike, if they're available. They might gain Police attention, but do fine in the lower rpm's. They save a good amount of weight and increase performance and mileage too.

I am actually looking for better looks and performance... As now my bike has run some 35k kms and i can do some experiments with it

Hi Vipul

I would say all these weights are required for a bike to run normal on the road, unless you are looking at doing some drag / track. if your intention is only to increase mileage, take care of your bike well & ride as per the prescribed speeds / gears then you would almost get the best mileage

you have not mentioned the make / model of the bike though

if you still insist that i need to reduce the dead weight

1. Crash Guard
2. Stand's
3. You can make the bike look naked by removing all the side boxes, battery cover
4. Remove the alloys / steel rims & change it to forged wheels (If you have more money in your account)
5. remove the regular silencer & fit in a free flow
6. remove the rear foot rest
7. remove the number plate & the mud guards
8. remove airfilter and fit in a cone
9. remove both the RVM's
10. remove the existing Handle bars & fit in Aluminium
11. Change the existing metal tank and fit in a fibre tank

Am sure lot more can be done...

Also.. Will it be a good idea to cut the handle bar for closer grip.

I would not recommend removing the RVMs ever... in the interest of safety. Unless the bike is being prepared for stunting in a closed /controlled space.

Dear Ramesh,

Some off your suggestion brings a laugh.
Thanks Sir... But i am not trying to Get my Bike naked... Just want to improve its look as it is very basic looking bike :/ Bajaj Discover 135

Want to experiment with it before i go to Buy a New one...

And Yes... I love my bike as this is My First Bike

Running Better, Smooth and Fast

Yes JD... I haven't removed RVMs and will not even. As it helps a lot in NCR traffic.

while there is a lot of stuff that you can remove from your bike to shed weight but remember, all of these parts serve a purpose.
The ideal thing to do would be for the rider to lose some of their own weight instead(dont know you personally so dont know what kind of built you have) and avoid taking a pillion as far as possible.

Your bike doesn't have any so called dead weights, removing parts is not advisable, its a light bike and needs weight for stable riding.
I dont know how much your bike has covered in kms. But for better performance, get the bike serviced and properly tuned for optimal riding i.e basic factory settings, if you ask them to tune for mileage they will make it too lean(i.e consume less fuel, but this will overheat engine and you will try pulling in more throttle leading to mileage drop and engine overheat).
Get air filter changed, oil change to semi synt with oil filter change, fill nitro gas in tyres, put good quality fuel, check if sprockets and chain is worn, replace the entire set and overhaul the suspension oil, brake fluids etc.
This should set your bike to a brand new one and give you same/better feel than new discovers.

Removing RVM's are not recommended safe

Dear Prajnyan,

Thanks for your valuable feedback.. I will defiantly do these things.
Can you suggest me Which Tyre should i use. I have done 35000 Kms now can see my bike need a new one.
I normally drive at 60-80 speed so have to make selection according to that.

I think it's easier and safer to reduce the rider's weight than to reduce bike's weight! If you are not going to track/drag/stunts, better keep the bike stock and service it well + mods to get more performance, than simply stripping it off.