Styling tweaks have given the original Discover a new lease of life, with this new 100cc segment variant successfully looking a tad more modern than its predecessors
Published on Sep 30, 2009 07:00:00 AM
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The Discover DTS-Si does not sport a fresh face and shares its silhouette with the original Discover 125 DTS-i. But the all-black treatment to the new 100cc bikes smart five-spoke alloy wheels, front forks, engine, chain cover and neat-looking sheared silencer manages to mask its age.
A new battery-powered headlight is flanked by twin pilot lamps in the familiar headlamp cluster and provides bright, totally waver-free illumination at night. There are neat twin-pod instruments that offer riders a useful tripmeter, speedometer and fuel gauge, beacons for the turn indicators, neutral warning and battery. We found the grips and levers comfortable to use and the switchgear easy to work with. This includes a blue ride-control switch that helps riders maximise mileage by providing tactile guidance to prevent excessive opening of the throttle. The handle-mounted mirrors give a good view of the world behind.
The Discover 100 sports rubberised gearshift and rear brake pedals that feel comfortable and offer relatively better grip in the wet. The new bike follows the Discover family tradition by displaying its frame around the swingarm pivot region. A blackened alloy grab handle at the rear sits atop a stylish LED tail-lamp. We enjoyed the extra protection provided by the rear mudguard. We also found overall quality of the bike to be acceptable, with the bike displaying good paint lustre.
What’s part of the standard kit on the Discover DTS-Si 100cc is a maintenance-free battery as well as a self-start.
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