[RaviK]

Originally Posted by TusharK

Bajaj has launched the CT100 KS with 8 new features for this festive season. The commuter bike is priced at Rs. 46,432..

Off-topic but these entry level bikes (100cc ones) are probably the only true VFM examples in Indian auto industry. I recall sometime in early 90s, dad bought the cd100 std for approx 33k. Almost 3 decades later, we still have similar specced bikes retailing at <50k.

On the other end of spectrum, we can see the Germans, Toyotas and the like, with prices going up multifold in much lesser span of time

[__.gxr.__]

Bajaj Auto has launched the 2021 CT 110 X with a price tag of Rs. 55,494 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The bike comes with a circular headlight upfront with a grille and a fairing that houses the number plate and DRL, while the front fender is raised.

It also has a wider tank with knee pads, a thicker crash guard, child foothold, engine guard, a flat seat, and also a luggage carrier at the rear that can carry loads up to 7 kg. Altogether, the bike boasts of a sturdier look.

The 2021 Bajaj CT 110 X comes with a 115cc DTS-i engine delivering 8.5 HP at 7500 RPM and 9.81 Nm of torque at 5000 RPM.

Built on a semi-double cradle frame, the bike rides on alloy wheels wrapped with semi knobby tyres. It has 170 mm of ground clearance, a saddle height of 810 mm and only weighs 118 kg.

[girimajiananth]

I am a big fan of VFM bikes, which are fill it and shut it types, easy on the pocket and can be literally passed on tothe next generation. I welcome the brighter lights and the tyres with better grip on this bike. I personally feel that instead of cosmetic changes manufacterers must focus on safety. They should have provided disc brakes with abs which would have added more value to safety.

Also, what is the use of the rubber pad on the fuel tank? Is it purely cosmetic ?

[neil.jericho]

Originally Posted by girimajiananth

Also, what is the use of the rubber pad on the fuel tank? Is it purely cosmetic ?

Ideally, knee pads are used to grip the motorcycle with your thighs when braking, this will prevent your upper body from moving forward and constantly putting pressure on your wrists. This works well for bigger capacity motorcycles where you carry higher speeds and you need to use your core to aching wrists. On the flip side, if you ride one of these bigger capacity bikes with knee pads, to office while wearing formals, you will quickly wear out your pants.

On a 100cc bike, this is purely cosmetic. I think the TVS Radeon also had something similar.

[anivy]

Based on the comments in this thread, went to check the website for this bike and was surprised to see Bajaj offering viewers an option to select from one of 12 languages to browse their website:



Any other Indian automotive companies with this range of language selection?

[texmonster]

Originally Posted by anivy

Any other Indian automotive companies with this range of language selection?

Yes. TVS does it since long for products like Radeon.

[Fx14]

Originally Posted by __.gxr.__

Bajaj Auto has launched the 2021 CT 110 X

It also has a wider tank

Altogether, the bike boasts of a sturdier look.

Looks like someone is going back in time, digging and relaunching their old models with few current features.

Decades ago they had a 100 cc KB4S CHAMPION on which the CT100 appears to be based.

They followed it up with a 110 cc CALIBER having a wider petrol tank and a round head light with a sturdier look, on which the 2021 CT 110 X appears to be based.