Hi Everyone,
I own Bajaj CT 100 and here is one comparison for you all, which I could find on net (courtsey Autocar india) and reviewed before deciding for Bajaj CT100 over TVS Star. Though it was my personal preference, urs can be different.
Introduction
Bike sales in recent months have seen an emerging champion with Bajaj Auto’s CT 100 vaulting itself to the top of the entry-level segment. Selling close to a phenomenal 100, 000 units every month. The CT 100’s newest challenger looms large on the horizon in the form of TVS Motor Company’s all-new Star which is built to be durable and survive adverse rural settings.
Both low-priced competitors are especially important for their potential to sell in really vast numbers, thanks to their simplicity and ‘paisa vasool’ appeal.
TVS Star Bajaj CT100
List price (ex-shwrm, Mumbai) Rs 30, 990 Rs 32, 073-33, 075
Top speed 85kph 84kph
0-60kph 8.20sec 8.67sec
Kpl 62.05 (overall) 64 (overall)
Pros For Refined engine, For Good styling,
stable handling nimble handling
Cons Against Poor styling Against lack of box-section
and switchgear swingarm
Technical Specifications
Bajaj Boxer CT 100i TVS Star
Dimensions
(L/W/H) 1970/770/1065mm 2002/700/1058mm
Ground clearance 150mm 165mm
Wheelbase 1225mm 1250mm
Fuel tank capacity 10.5lt 16lt
Kerb weight 109kg 108kg
Price (ex-showroom, Pune) 32, 073 - 33, 075 30, 990
Engine
Layout Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled - same
Displacement 99.27cc 99.7cc
Max power 8.2bhp@7500rpm 705bhp@7500rpm
Max torque 0.82kgm@5500rpm 0.76kgm@5000rpm
Specific output 82.6 bhp per lt 75.2 bhp per lt
Power to weight 93.59 bhp per tonne 98.89 bhp per tonne
Installation Inclined from vertical Inclined from vertical
Construction Both have Cast iron block, aluminium alloy head
Bore/stroke 53/45mm 51/48.8mm
Valve gear Both have 2 per cylinder, sohc
Compression ratio 9.5 :1 9.2:1
Ignition and fuel Both have Digital ignition, single-carburettor
Gearbox Type Manual 4-speed, 4 Up Manual 4-speed, 4down
Suspension
Front Telescopic forks Telescopic forks
Rear Both have Dual shock absorbers, dual sided swingarm
Wheels and tyres
Made of Wire-spoke Wire-spoke
Wheel size (front/rear) 1.6x18/1.6x18 inches 1.6x18/1.6x18 inches
Tyres (front/rear) 2.75 x 18/2.75 x 18 2.75 x 18/3.00 x 18
Brakes
Front 110mm disc 110mm disc
Rear 110mm drum 110mm drum
Acceleration from rest (Surface dry) Kph Sec
10 0.83 0.67
20 1.36 1.23
30 2.50 2.22
40 3.97 3.66
50 6.70 5.59
60 8.97 8.20
70 12.53 11.82
80 22.90 20.65
Acceleration (kph)
2nd 3rd 4th 2nd 3rd 4th
20-40 3.07 3.66 4.20 3.17 4.95 6.11
40-60 - 5.07 5.17 - 4.67 6.59
60-80 - - 17.62 - - 16.18
Braking 60-0kph 18.47m/2.26s 60-0kph 19.52m/2.49s
Fuel economy (kpl) Highway City Overall Highway City Overall
67.1 60.9 64 64.1 60 62.05
Speedo error Speedo kph/True kph Speedo kph/True kph
20/19, 40/37, 60/56, 80/75 20/18, 40/37, 60/57, 80/76
Overall Rating 8/10 8/10
The Verdict
Throughout this shootout, both competitors displayed diverse characteristics. Though the Star loses miserably with its conservative styling, they fought tooth-and-nail over each little victory in other parameters.
Unlike our comparison tests where we pinpoint a clear winner, here is a rare one where both bikes truly lock horns, with even their pricing being nearly equal.
We find both rivals suited to a unique user need. If you’re looking for a slightly
more stylish, upmarket-looking machine for the daily office commute, you can go in for the nimble Bajaj CT 100. If, on the other hand, you are a heavy-weight who punishes his steed and frequently rides it on highways and rural tarmac, then the rug-ged TVS Star will make a perfect companion.
TESTERS NOTES
TVS Star feels built to last and engine is silky smooth. Star sorely lacks a fuel gauge.
Switchgear quality on the CT 100 is outstanding. Bajaj CT 100 styling top-notch.
Captions:
Bajaj CT 100 a nimble handler but box-section swingarm would have helped; 99.27cc engine is efficient; Spartan twin-pod meters.
TVS Star benefits from box-section swingarm; no fuel gauge; refined 99.7cc engine.
Stylish-for-its-segment
Bajaj CT100 has well-sorted suspension and class-leading switchgear. Rear section benefits heavily from the inclusion of a tail fairing. Headlight a boon for the night rider.
TVS Star could do with better styling and looks dated. Headlight is powerful. Rear grabhandle and switchgear could surely have been better. Large rear tyre helps
Star put one over the CT 100. No frills and low-priced Bajaj CT 100 and TVS Star are worthy rivals
I could not reproduce full article due to limitation at this site. Those who are interested in full comparison can mail me on sunit@indiatimes.com or go to autocar india website.
Hope this will help.
sunit