Re: Bajaj Discontinues 100T, 125T, Only 4 Discover Variants Now

What a brand "Discover" is turning up. It seems the brand has taken its name too seriously and tries to discover itself all the times with the journey so far looking like a simple loop condition: IF(Sales=="DOWN") THEN (STOP="CURRENT" & LAUNCH="NEW"). When the XCD was stopped in late 2008, it appeared that Bajaj had finally got a good commuter in the Discover 100 launch loaded with self-start (which was not even a option for Splendor then), alloy wheels, and gas shock absorbers. It looked finally then that Bajaj won't be fiddling towards new launches and stopping existing ones. Yes, resale value is a huge concern and especially in the commuter segment. A phased-out bikes resale value nosedives unlike any other. I for one don't believe Bajaj will ever stop flirting with their short-term goals and will keep on launching new variants and naturally discontinuing a lot many existing one. So yes, "Never a Bajaj" makes sense at least for those customers who are keen on resale value.


Why "Never buy a Bajaj"? It should be, "Never buy a newly launched Bajaj".
Wait! But do time tried and tested Bajaj's exist (in the Discover brand)?

Bajaj Tidies up its Discover Range

From too many variants of its Discover range of motorcycles.. Bajaj has finally trimmed up its Discover lineup.

Right now the Discover line up consists of..

According to me, the Discover 100M could be axed as well.. leaving each of the variants distinct and differentiated.

Re: Bajaj Tidies up its Discover Range

Bajaj auto's management of this upgrade to discover is very clumsy. They have managed to confuse & disappoint many. There was no need to discontinue D150, they could've simply kept it in production and then retire it once the upgrade D150F & S are in market. That was a bad move. Moreover, I felt discontinuing 125ST was a really bad move, instead 125T should've been discontinued, which is done now. It's good that finally they woke up to the reality. It just makes me wonder what's in store for Pulsar. I believe the current gen P150/180/220F need not be discontinued. But, P135LS needs to be upgraded to the new gen with perimeter frame.. and new P160NS should be brought in with say 18-19bhp, that will complete the new gen lineup with 200NS at the top, anything more than that will be with full fairing atleast for the time being.

Re: Bajaj Tidies up its Discover Range

Now confusion is less as compared to 2-3 months back!

Re: Bajaj Tidies up its Discover Range

Its hard to believe for me that a commuter Discover kind of bike can face less selling numbers, But new fairer one is also not so hot...

Re: Bajaj Tidies up its Discover Range

Agreed! Just saw a new 150F yesterday. Does not look all that great.

But i feel this is a welcome move by Bajaj. Lesser models=Lesser confusion. So it will create lesser confusion for a buyer.

Re: Bajaj Tidies up its Discover Range

I feel the only discover which a person can buy with peace of mind is the discover 100 DTS-i (not 100M). It is the most fuel efficient 100 cc bike today with no internal or external competition. It is actually 94cc bike and a very good commuter. The 100 M may be discontinued in the near future as it doesnt have a USP. Also Bajaj hasnt marketed these 4valve bikes aggressively, hence the awareness about these 100 M, 125 M bikes is less