David Pieris Motor introduces winning machine to SL roads

Uniquely different from other models in its class, the Discover 125 ST is more sleekly and sportily designed, has an array of stand- alone, tech-driven features and holds the promise of an even higher performance on power and mileage, making it the ideal motorcycle for long distance commuting.

The Discover 125 ST is on a different level altogether. The headlight and front fairing has a dash of the Pulsar styling. The newly designed tank has all the right ergonomic curves, giving the rider a compact, knee-hugging grip.

The bike's powerful 4-valve, 4-stroke, 125 cc DTS-i engine packs high-end technological advances such as ExhausTEC and corrugated engine fins. The corrugated engine fins not only aid heat transfer by 28%, but also increases horsepower by 15%. As a result the Discover 125 ST makes a very impressive 13 PS at a higher 9000 rpm. Torque however remains the same at 10.78 Nm made at 6500 rpm.

To know how impressive these figures are, just check out the power features of other 150 cc bikes a couple of years ago. The Discover 125 ST now provides the same or even more power from its 125 cc unit with increased fuel economy. Says a lot, doesn't it?

An electric start and 5-speed gearbox provides for an exceptionally smooth, optimum mileage ride and combines with the engine to achieve speeds from 15 km/h up to 80 km/h in the same gear. The engine is pretty comfortable at speeds between 60 to 80 km/h which makes it a very serious performer for long distance riding.

Along with these exciting features is the bikes biggest show stealer, its unique-in-class rear suspension set-up. For the first time, the Discover 125 ST brings a mono suspension unit to the 125 CC segment. The Nitrox rear mono shock absorber and rigid chassis gives the bike a nimble, well-balanced feel. Adding more style and masculinity to the bike are its 10-spoke front and rear alloy wheels and sporty, slightly higher placed aluminium foot-pegs.

The Discover 125 ST also sports a 200 mm petal front disk brake with disc cover which provides for better brake cooling, less brake fade and overall increased braking efficiency. A powerful DC headlamp with attractive fairing gives stable, strong light thereby enhancing safety. Increased 1306 mm wheelbase and 170 mm ground clearance offers better manual handling and rounds up a description of a truly outstanding 125 cc motorcycle.