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A new Discover 125 joins the Discover 100 & 150.. is Bajaj confusing people with too many variants?

On March 31st (read this), Bajaj has launched a new Discover model in a 125 cc Avatar. Priced at Rs. 45,500 (Ex-showroom Delhi) this model now stretches the Discover brand across 100, 125 and 150 cc variants.

With the Discover 125, Bajaj now has the entire spectrum of the basic commuter motorcycles in india covered. Interestingly the Discover 100, 125 and 150 are currently priced very attractively at Rs. 43,000, Rs, 45,500 and Rs. 49,000 (Ex-showroom Delhi) respectively.

For the common man, the Discover 125 will be difficult to differentiate from the 100 and 150 as the Discover 125 virtually carries forward the same looks.

Is Bajaj confusing people..??

"Why is Bajaj confusing people with so many models? Wasnt the Discover a 125 cc, a 112 cc and 135 cc once?"

My brother (who used to be a bike enthusiast a few years back) said the above to me this morning, when he heard about the new Discover 125.

Discover and Pulsar..

isnt that just the two names that Mr. Rajiv Bajaj wants us to remember?

To answer him, I just asked a few questions: "Can you name the models from Bajajs current lineup"?

He replied, "The Pulsar series.. the Discover models.. and.. err.. the Platina". He had forgot to mention the Avenger, which I reminded him.

I then asked him, "Can you name the current models from Yamaha"?

He replied, "R15.. Fazer, FZ.. and hmmm...". I told him that he missed the SS125 (which is basically the rebranded Gladiator to which he had no clue), SZ/SZ-X/SZ-R, YBR 125, YBR 110 and Crux.

I went further and asked him, "Can you name the current models from TVS"?

He said, "I do not have an idea about the current commuter models, but I know the Apache RTR". I told him that the other motorcycle models from TVS are the Flame, Jive, Star City and Sport.

Knowing very well by now as to where the conversation was headed, my brother told me that he knew that the Hero Honda lineup was cluttered with too many models and also that he wont be able to recall all the models from Hondas (HMSI) stable either.

By now my brother realized with a smile what I was trying to convey.



Its actually a baggage of the past which Bajaj carries (in the minds of a few old timers)

In the past, Bajaj did put many models/brands on the road. For. eg. 4S Champion, Caliber, Caliber Croma, Caliber 115, Aspire, Boxer AR, Boxer AT, Boxer CT, CT 100, Plaitna, XCD 125, XCD 135. Most of which were eventually discontinued.

In the case of my brother it just happens that he belongs to a generation which had passionately followed the 2 wheeler scene of India a couple of years back, therefore he still carries the historical baggage of Bajaj back in his mind. Currently his interest in two wheelers is like just another normal guy/customer.

In the end, Discover and Pulsar, isnt that just the two names that Mr. Rajiv Bajaj wants us to remember? And if one can recall those two names, is there really any confusion?

Did you know:

[1] The Maruti Alto (Indias current largest selling 4 wheeler) was first launched in India with two engine options of a 800 cc (sourced from the Maruti 800), 3 cylinder engine and a 1,100 cc (sourced from the Wagon R), 4 cylinder engine

[2] The 1,100 cc engine was later discontinued

[3] Recently a new variant with a 1,000 cc, 3 cylinder engine was introduced as the Alto K-10 (currently even the Wagon R comes with the same engine)

Confusing.. would you say?

As a common guy I have got a lot many things in my mind than keep myself updated with the historical updates/changes on car models. To me the Maruti Alto is the same old, reliable brand that I have known for years.. regardless of whether it was 1,100 cc or currently has an 800 cc or 1,000 cc engine.

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• Cant undertand Mr. Bajajs Pulsar/Discover strategy? Read this..



• Discover 150 DTS-i launched [May, 2010]



• Bajaj Discover 100 DTS-Si [Review]

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Ghost Ryderz becomes the first professional motorcycle Stunt Riding Team from India to be officially sponsored by a motorcycle brand..!!

"Pulsar, India’s No.1 Sports Bike is the official sponsor of Ghost Ryderz, India’s No. 1 Motorcycle Freestyle Stunt riding team".

That’s what the landing page of the Ghost Ryderz site says. Ghost Ryderz has indeed become India’s first professional motorcycle stunt team to be sponsored by a corporate entity. The team has recently revealed a new set of Pulsar 220S bikes which has been custom modified into genuine street fighters along with a customized paint theme as well.

Who are Ghost Ryderz?

They are a team of 5 talented young guys from Kerala who call themselves as "Damboy", "Smokey", "Phenom", "Nio" and "Dauntless". They first shot into national limelight in 2009 when they were picked up to tour with MTV for the 2009 Pulsar MTV Stuntmania auditions (to perform stunts in front of the crowd at various cities across India). They were once again chosen to tour with MTV for the second season of the MTV Pulsar Stuntmania "Rockathon" Auditions in 2010.

Ghost Ryderz now regularly perform Stunt shows in various cities of India. To get a glimpse of the Ghost Ryderz doing their stuff, check out their Facebook Page.

[To visit the Ghost Ryderz website: Click here, To visit the Ghost Ryderz Facebook Fanpage: Click here]

Pulsar and Motorcycle Stunting

Pulsar is the first motorcycle brand in India to associate itself with Stunting. Bikers in India have now started to strongly associate stunting with the Pulsar brand. And it is for good reason.

The 2003 "Pulsar DTS-i" TV Commercial (Wheelie and Stoppie on the bridge) is still very fresh in my mind, and how can one not mention the 2008 "Pulsar Mania" TV Commercial which featured jaw dropping synchronized stunts. Pulsar has also sponsored India’s first Stunt Reality TV Show "StuntMania" on MTV in 2009 and 2010.

The association of Pulsar and Ghost Ryderz, which is the first of its kind in India, is great news for the budding sport of Freestyle Motorcycle Stunting. I seriously hope that this association with Pulsar would provide Ghost Ryderz the boost to make us proud even on the international freestyle stunt circuit.

Go Ghost Ryderz..!! Go Pulsar..!!

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• "Pulsar Mania", New TV Commercial from Bajaj Auto..!! [March, 2008]



• New Pulsar Commercial (Pulsar Mania II?) to feature Jorian “Untouchable” Ponomareff..!! [Dec, 2010]



• Pulsar MTV Stunt Mania Season 2 Auditions to be held as a "Rockathon"..!! [May, 2010]



• Chris Pfeiffers India tour kick starts in Delhi [May, 2010]



• What is a Street Fighter motorcycle?



• 2010 Bajaj Pulsar 220-S & F Technical Specifications

Disclaimer:

This is to remind that the Views or Opinions in the blog are entirely mine unless explicitly stated. The Views and Opinions published in this blog should in no way be related to any other person or organization associated -- directly or indirectly -- with me.

Many blogger in indonesia such as iwanbanaran, tmcblog or indobikermags are talking about a New And I always follow that thread :D. Honda Bike which use trellis frame. Honda Indonesia (AHM) also confirmed about that bike. They said that it will be unveiled in JMS (Jakarta Motorcycle Show) will be held on oct 31- nov 4 2012.

It will be named CB150R. This bike will get mass production in januari 2013.

Romored spec Honda CB150R :
- Engine 150 cc, DOHC, (some say engine CBR150R with a few adjustment)
- Trellis Frame
- Named CB150R
- Power below CBR150R
Yupp, just a few info about this bike. A few teaser from this bike which got from welovehonda. The siluette indicates the form of headlamp, front fork, liquid cooled radiator, 2 shroud, and trellis frame. Check it out, broo...
FYI, this bike is set to fight New Yamaha Vixion that is the king of motorsport 150 cc in Indonesia.
Yamaha Vixion is downgrade from YZF-R15 from india.
So, the war is gonna be exciting... :D

(Read this too)


Update Picts :

Intermot will be held tomorrow, October 2, 2012. But there is something interesting here. Rumored that BMW sport motorcycle manufacturer bavaria origin, has launched the latest series of the BMW R 1200 GS.
This news didaatkan when companies Riding Gear / Apparel Advanture Wunderlich was already preparing their latest leaflet containing the special adventure apparel that is devoted to the new BMW 1200 GS boxer twin engine that uses liquid-cooled (LC) complete with a picture of The New 2013 BMW R1200GS own.