A real-world 70 kilometres per litre of petrol. Yes, that’s the unofficial figure. Obviously, the ARAI figure is above 80, but that’s more for certification purposes. But 70kpl is a figure the target audience will lap up.
It is a tough battle in this segment, with more than a dozen bikes battling for the lion’s share of the pie. Not really meant for the urban market, bikes like the Discover 100, Hero Splendor and Passion, and Honda’s Dream range are being pursued with great interest in semi-urban and rural areas, where they are one step above entry-level bikes.