Bajaj CT100 BSIV is already the best selling Bajaj commuter motorcycle till date as the comeback of the name has helped the brand rise
Bajaj Auto is known for its performance motorcycles mostly throughout the world. The Pulsar and the owned KTM rule the roost and are planning to do the same with the commuter motorcycles. The manufacturer does admit that the 100cc motorcycle has no future and will continue to be monotonous and will just bring in sales but not the real profit or deal.
However, it does also want a small market share for the sake of it as it continues to position its 100cc motorcycles differently through various marketing campaigns and even technology that is offered with these motorcycles The CT100 came back couple of years back and has been selling more than the company expected. The CT100B was the next version which came in, now in 2017 it gets the BSIV compliant engine and other bit, let’s find out the same.
2017 Bajaj CT100B BSIV Design and Dimensions
In terms of styling, everything the remains the same as before. The motorcycle does get a new black and red scheme to uplift the style quotient a bit. The small headlight, the relatively large fuel tank, the small tail-piece, the large front and rear mudguard along with skinny tyres and suspension mark it as a commuter which is meant to do its job and despite this, it does stand from the crowd of other 100cc motorcycles as well.
Length: 1975 mm
Width: 770 mm
Height: 1065 mm
Wheelbase: 1235 mm
Ground Clearance: 169 mm
Kerb weight: 108-109 kgs
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Bajaj CT100B BSIV Chassis, suspension and brakes
Hydraulic, Telescopic Type front forks are offered along with Trailing arm with co- axial hydraulic shock absorber and coil springs are on offer. Brakes are on both ends are 110 mm drum units. Front tyres are 2.75 17-inch units and the rear is 3.00 inch with 17-inch wheels.
2017 Bajaj CT100B BSIV Price and Launch
The motorcycle starts at Rs. 29,988 for the base variant, the second variant is priced at Rs. 35,389 and the last variant with alloy and electric start costs Rs. 38,891.
2017 Bajaj CT100B BSIV Engine And Specification
The engine is the same as before, but it has been made BSIV compliant through various changes internally. Since this is carburetor equipped motorcycle, the CDI changes are apparent and the EVAP system has been involved to make it emission compliant. Expect this motorcycle to deliver over 80 km/l in the real world and with adequate power as it has a light kerb weight which helps in both.
Type: 4 Stroke ,Single Cylinder,Natural air Cooled
Capacity: 99.27 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm): 53.0 mm X 45.0 mm
Power: 8.2 PS @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 8.05 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Starting: Kick
Top Speed: 90 Kmph (internally tested)
Transmission: 4 Speed Constant Mesh
Bajaj CT100B BSIV Safety and Features
There is no CBS, ABS or AHO on offer with this motorcycle. Expect that to come in the year 2019 on this motorcycle.
Bajaj CT100B BSIV Competition
Hero HF, Hero Splendor+, TVS Sport
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2017 Bajaj CT100B BSIV Review
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