Hi, I am Mohit from New Delhi, Back in 2004 bajaj launched its 80kmpl bike the CT-100. In 2006 my dad was in need of a bike, which should return some really hefty mileage figures, so we reached the bajaj dealership and paid only 33,200 rupees for it. Back in 2010 I started riding the bike, and after 3 months of riding experience I completed learning how to do burnouts and pop up the wheelies.
In 2011 I was in 11th std. I wanted a SAVAARI of my own. Dad was insisting a tvs scooty while I was able to somehow make his mind for the bike. It was simple, I just said scooty will return some 40kmpl while for the bike you know better than me. And he changed his decision from scooty to bike!!!
The bike is really easy on pocket, once I ran out of fuel and somehow managed to lend 50ml of fuel in a medicine bottle and covered almost 2kms in it, conserving as much as I could. Met with an accident and front forks got a slight bent and getting them straight and refilled just cost me 500 rupees, but they were not done at authorize service centre. The cost of ownership is just a child’s play. Everything else remaining about how the bike feels, you need to read my personal review down right here, right now.
Design
It’s a very conservative design, since it’s a mass market commuter bike. Sporting a hexagonal headlamp, long and thin tank with a caliber style rear end done contrasting graphics the bike shows up its age today and its segment highlight indeed. The twin pod cluster with a speedometer on left hand side and other light indications such as high-beam, neutral, turn indicators on right side is easy to read. While it lacks the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge is not any important equipment on this bike as its frugality is a benchmark!!! But bajaj could have had the optional self-start. The switchgear lacks self-start, engine kill switch and the dipper button. While it has all other essential controls you need. No extra work done to attract eyes. The round straight chrome finished exhaust, spoke wheels, saare guard makes you feel that you are riding a low level entry segment commuter bike.
Performance
It is equipped with a 99.27cc S.I. engine producing 8.26bhp of power at 7500rpm and 8.05 nm of torque at 5500 rpm. the mystery behind that ease of riding in city and fuel economy is that mid range torque. The engine is a rev-friendly unit. Power on other hand is on a bit higher rpm so it also helps in ease of cruising at 60kmph on highways. Your eagerness of leaving the signals can even help you out wheeling in that case, but you need your own effort too and thanks to its light front-end. The 4-speed gearbox is rubbery and disheartens with the bad clutch combination.
Handling
What bajaj has on offer for comfort are the SNS shock absorbers at rear and telescopic forks at front. The suspension setup is soft and soaks bumps and potholes well. What you would not love is the ape type handle-bars. Bike takes sweepers and sharp cuts with confidence. Its short wheelbase and light-weight is best suited for cities. On highways there are serious windblasts over 40kmph and cross-winds affect it in negative manners.
Verdict
The bike has a note-worthy fuel efficiency, supple suspension, conservative styling and meant for those who want to cover 70kms in a litre at 40 kmph of speed!!!
In 2011 I was in 11th std. I wanted a SAVAARI of my own. Dad was insisting a tvs scooty while I was able to somehow make his mind for the bike. It was simple, I just said scooty will return some 40kmpl while for the bike you know better than me. And he changed his decision from scooty to bike!!!
The bike is really easy on pocket, once I ran out of fuel and somehow managed to lend 50ml of fuel in a medicine bottle and covered almost 2kms in it, conserving as much as I could. Met with an accident and front forks got a slight bent and getting them straight and refilled just cost me 500 rupees, but they were not done at authorize service centre. The cost of ownership is just a child’s play. Everything else remaining about how the bike feels, you need to read my personal review down right here, right now.
DesignIt’s a very conservative design, since it’s a mass market commuter bike. Sporting a hexagonal headlamp, long and thin tank with a caliber style rear end done contrasting graphics the bike shows up its age today and its segment highlight indeed. The twin pod cluster with a speedometer on left hand side and other light indications such as high-beam, neutral, turn indicators on right side is easy to read. While it lacks the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge is not any important equipment on this bike as its frugality is a benchmark!!! But bajaj could have had the optional self-start. The switchgear lacks self-start, engine kill switch and the dipper button. While it has all other essential controls you need. No extra work done to attract eyes. The round straight chrome finished exhaust, spoke wheels, saare guard makes you feel that you are riding a low level entry segment commuter bike.
PerformanceIt is equipped with a 99.27cc S.I. engine producing 8.26bhp of power at 7500rpm and 8.05 nm of torque at 5500 rpm. the mystery behind that ease of riding in city and fuel economy is that mid range torque. The engine is a rev-friendly unit. Power on other hand is on a bit higher rpm so it also helps in ease of cruising at 60kmph on highways. Your eagerness of leaving the signals can even help you out wheeling in that case, but you need your own effort too and thanks to its light front-end. The 4-speed gearbox is rubbery and disheartens with the bad clutch combination.
Handling
What bajaj has on offer for comfort are the SNS shock absorbers at rear and telescopic forks at front. The suspension setup is soft and soaks bumps and potholes well. What you would not love is the ape type handle-bars. Bike takes sweepers and sharp cuts with confidence. Its short wheelbase and light-weight is best suited for cities. On highways there are serious windblasts over 40kmph and cross-winds affect it in negative manners.
Pros:
Cons:
- Fuel Economy
- Ruggedness
- Handling & Comfort
Cons:
- Lack of self start and engine kill switch
- Poor transmission and clutch.
Verdict
The bike has a note-worthy fuel efficiency, supple suspension, conservative styling and meant for those who want to cover 70kms in a litre at 40 kmph of speed!!!
