Here is the shoot out I had done on 23-July-2006
This is concerned to family persons so performance minded please don’t read further.
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It has DTSi Twin spark ignition etc.etc. but the gearbox is not positive. Also it tends to make huge racket about itself(engine noise). The suspension and brakes are adequate. It is the most symmetrically designed Bajaj. No so smooth engine but can pull two up in top gear at 30kmph whole day. Good fuel efficiency in the range of 55-60kmpl(users reported during interview)
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It has single spark ignition but the gearbox is so slick. Also engine is very smoooooth. The suspension and brakes are adequate. It is the most symmetrically designed Bajaj. Very very smooth engine and can pull two up in top gear at 20kmph whole day(Good low end torque). Good fuel efficiency in the range of 60-70kmpl(users reported during interview)
Platina / CT100
It has single spark ignition but the gearbox is adequately slick but feels a tad weedy in comparison. Also it is adequately smooth. The suspension and brakes are adequate. It is the no so good to look at. Adequately smooth engine and can pull two up in top gear at 35kmph whole day(marginally less low end torque than both discos). Good fuel efficiency in the range of 75-80kmpl(users reported during interview)
Pulsar 180 DTSi
Not meant for family person. Rackety engine. Great pickup. Average mileage(40-45kmpl), good torque, You will literally hunt for gears as it is the worst gearbox encountered by me.