Bajaj Auto has rolled out a variant of its 135cc bike Discover DTSi with a pricetag of Rs 46,248- Rs 51,895 (ex showroom Delhi). With this launch, the company is aiming to beef up its presence in the high-end segment.

"The new Discover 135cc is a stylish bike with features that can give its rider an exciting ride and good performance. The newly-launched variant will strengthen our position in the premium segment," Bajaj Auto CEO S Sridhar averred.

Three types of the new Discover 135 DTS-I will be available: They are the Sports, Electric Start and the Kick Start versions.

The launch is set to galvanise the company's motorcycle sales. In June, sales of Bajaj Auto declined 2.5% to 1,20,143 units from 1,23,273 units in the same month last year.
For the April-June period, the company's motorcycle sales was 3,88,328 units, against 3,79,491 units in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, a growth of 2.32%.

Technical specifications

Type                                  4 - stroke, natural air cooled
Displacement                      134.21 cc
Max net power                   9.64 kw (13.10 PS) @ 8500 rpm
Max net torque                   11.88 Nm @6500 rm/1.21 kgm
Transmission                       4 speed constant mesh
Clutch                                Wet, Multi-plate type
Ignition system                    Microprocessor controlled digital CDI

Key features

• Atheletic, Lean and Muscular and all back styling
• Gorgeous graphics
• Optoprism headlamp with twin pilot lamps housed in a Jet canopy styled fairing with a smoked visor
• Discover heart is the world first DTS-i engine which gives best in class power of 9.64 kw (13.10 PS) @ 8500 rpm. The digital powerhouse incorporates TRICS III , Constant Vaccum (CV) Carburettor, Digital CDI unit and digital twin spark which constantly improves power, mileage and reduces emissions