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Comparison: New Bajaj Platina 100 ES, Hero MotoCorp HF-Deluxe, Honda CD110 Dream, TVS Star City Plus and Mahindra Centuro Rockstar

Modified On Dec 10, 2015 12:00 AM By Naveen Soni for Bajaj Platina 110

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Bajaj has launched a new model of its most efficient motorcycle Platina, with revised styling and a new engine. Christened as Bajaj Platina 100 ES, it claims a mileage of 96.9kmpl that further burns the soul of other motorcycles in its range. Priced at just Rs. 44,507 (ex-showroom price Delhi), the Platina competes with Hero MotoCorp HF-Deluxe, Honda CD110 Dream, TVS Star City Plus and Mahindra Centuro Rockstar. Therefore, to assist prospective buyers to pick the most suitable bike from this list, we have done a comprehensive comparison.

 

 

Design and Styling: Firstly, in all these machines are entry-level commuters, therefore design and styling are least considered cardential for these, still manufacturers put their best efforts to keep the attraction high and its cost low.

 

 

Bajaj Platina 100 ES: Bajaj Platina was never a fancy motorcycle still the manufacturer adds a few new elements to the new 100 ES, which enhance its taste. The headlight, rear and side panel, bikini faring, rear grab rails and instrument console have been redesigned that help it capture a few more eyes than before.

 

 

Hero MotoCorp HF-Deluxe: The intelligent commuter maker brought this machine with a subtle style that remains smooth throughout. With simple yet attractive design, the manufacturer applies scintillating graphics to accelerate its charm.

 

 

Honda CD110 Dream: Another tough competitor by Honda that prevail confusion with its genuine design and structure. Keeping the stance strong it is also a very elegant model that proposes durability and reliability.

 

 

TVS Star City Plus: TVS Motors always keep the design of its products as competitive as their performance. Here, Star City Plus has been decorated with 3D emblem, colored shock absorbers, premium Ecothrust logo on muffler, aggressive fuel tank and honeycomb textured grills.

 

 

Mahindra Centuro Rockstar: Mahindra created an inexpensive machine that looks pretty awesome and performs like a freak. Just as the name confirms, the machine looks like a Rockstar with enticing graphics and the stone cold look.

 

Dimensions
Specs Bajaj Platina 100 ES Hero MotoCorp HF-Deluxe Honda CD110 Dream TVS Star City Plus Mahindra Centuro Rockstar
Length 2000mm 1965mm 2009mm 1980mm 2031mm
Width 840mm 720mm 737mm 750mm 780mm
Height 1060mm 1045mm 1074mm 1080mm 1111mm
Seat height  798mm 805mm N/A N/A N/A
Wheelbase 1255mm 1235mm 1258mm 1260mm 1265mm
Ground clearance 190mm 165mm 179mm 172mm 173mm
Kerb Weight 108 kg 112 kg 105kg 109kg 120kg
Fuel tank capacity 11.5 L 10.5 L 8 L 10 L 12.7kg

 

Engine, Transmission and Performance: When attraction fades, performance shines and when we talk about commuters, their engine and its functioning is the most important aspect to watch out.

 

 

Bajaj Platina 100 ES: Bajaj has designed an all new 102cc, single-cylinder, 2-valve, DTS-I with ExhausTEC engine to run the new Platina. It is mated to a 4-speed all down transmission and is able to generate power of 8.1bhp at 7500rpm and torque of 8.6Nm at 5000rpm. It is the most fuel efficient motorcycle with a fuel economy of 96.9kmpl that can also gain a top speed of 90kmph.

 

 

Hero MotoCorp HF-Deluxe: Hero installs a 97.2cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, mono-cylinder, OHC engine, which is mated to a 4-speed gearbox with all up shifts. The motor regulates 8.2bhp of power and 8.05Nm of torque. With quick acceleration and fine power delivery, the mileage returned by the HF-Deluxe is 83kmpl.

 

 

Honda CD110 Dream: Honda loads the Dream with air-cooled, 4-stroke, SI engine that displaces 109.19cc. Coupled with a 4-speed transmission, it incorporates Honda Eco Technology and Viscous air filter to offer a mileage count of 74kmpl. The utmost power of 8.25bhp at 7500rpm and super torque value of 8.63Nm at 5500rpm helps it reach a speed mark of 86kmph.

 

 

TVS Star City Plus: TVS bestows the Star City Plus with a low friction 110cc Advanced Ecothrust Engine fitted with Molycoat Piston for enhanced output. The 109.7cc is tuned to churn-out a supreme power of 8.3bhp at 7000rpm with topmost torque of 8.7Nm at 5000rpm and comes linked to a 4-speed constant mesh transmission. Furthermore, the company claims a fine mileage of 86kmpl.

 

 

Mahindra Centuro Rockstar: Propelled by a single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, MCI-5 engine with a displacement of 106.7cc, it celebrates 8.4bhp of net power and 8.5Nm of net torque. The motor works with a 4-speed gearbox that does 4 up side shifts. It is a Micro Chip ignited-5 curve powertrain that is designed to provide a fuel consumption of 85.4kmpl.

 

Engine, Transmission and Performance
Specs Bajaj Platina 100 ES Hero MotoCorp HF-Deluxe Honda CD110 Dream TVS Star City Plus Mahindra Centuro Rockstar
Engine Type Single cyinderl, 2-valve, DTS-I with ExhausTEC Air cooled, 4 - stroke single cylinder OHC Air cooled, 4 stroke, SI engine Ecothrust single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, MCI-4 engine
Displacement 102cc 97.2cc 109.19cc 109.7cc 106.7cc
Bore & stroke (mm) 48 X 58.8 50.0 x 49.5  50.0 x 55.6 53.5 x 48.8 52.4 X 49.5
Compression ratio N/A 9.9: 1 9.9: 1 9.2: 1 N/A
Maximum Power 8.1bhp @ 7500 rpm 8.2bhp @ 8000 rpm 8.25bhp @ 7500rpm 8.3bhp @ 7000 rpm 8.5 PS @ 7500 RPM
Maximum Torque 8.6Nm @ 5000 RPM 8.05Nm @ 5000 rpm 8.63Nm @ 5500 rpm 8.7NM @ 5000 rpm 8.5NM @ 5500 RPM
Starting system type Kick Electric Starter Kick start / Self start Kick Kick start / Self start Kick start / Self start
Fuel System Carburettor  Carburettor  Carburettor  Carburettor  Carburettor 
Gearbox 4-speed constant mesh 4-speed constant mesh 4-speed constant mesh 4-speed constant mesh 4-speed constant mesh

 

Chassis: Performance of these bikes needs support of a dynamic frame that should last longer and stronger. While, all the motorcycles are paired with Telescopic front suspensions and 5-spoke alloy wheels.

 

 

Bajaj Platina 100 ES: Tubular single down tube with lower cradle frame has been used to craft the motorcycle. It is further equipped to a hydraulic SNS suspension at the rear and tyres that pull it forward are 2.75x17 41P front and 3.00x17 50P rear. The wheels are fitted with 110mm drum brakes.

 

 

Hero MotoCorp HF-Deluxe: It is completed on a tubular double cradle frame that is clipped with a Swing arm with 2 step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber at the rear. Tyres allotted to it are 2.75 x 18 - 4 PR /42 P at the front and 2.75 x 18 - 6 PR / 48 P at the rear with 130mm front and 110mm rear drum brakes.

 

 

Honda CD110 Dream: Enveloped on a diamond frame, it sports spring loaded hydraulic suspension at the rear. With tubeless 80/100 – 18 inch tyres, it brings 130mm drum brakes at both sides.

 

TVS Star City Plus

 

TVS Star City Plus: TVS takes single cradle tubular frame as the formation of the bike and fits in the 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber at the rear. Tyres equipped to the machine are 2.75 x 17 front and 3.00 x 17 rear with 130mm front drum and 110mm rear drum brakes.

 

 

Mahindra Centuro Rockstar: Double cradle tubular structure has been opted to build the Rockstar, which houses coiled spring 5-step adjustable suspension at the rear. It runs on 2.75 x 18 front tyre and 3.0 x 18 rear tyre that holds 130mm drum brakes.

 

Chassis
Specs Bajaj Platina 100 ES Hero MotoCorp HF-Deluxe Honda CD110 Dream TVS Star City Plus Mahindra Centuro Rockstar
Frame type Single Down Tube with Lower Cradle frame  tubular double cradle frame Diamond single cradle tubular frame  Double Cradle Tubular Structure 
Wheels 17” Alloys 18” Alloys 18” Alloys 17” Alloys 18” Alloys
Front Tyre 2.75x17 41P  2.75 x 18 - 4 PR /42 P 80/100 – 18  2.75 x 17  2.75 x 18 
Rear Tyre 3.00x17 50P  2.75 x 18 - 6 PR / 48 P  80/100 – 18  3.00 x 17 3.0 x 18 
Front Brake 110mm drum  130mm drum  130mm drum  130mm drum  130mm drum 
Rear Brake 110mm drum  110mm drum  130mm Drum 110mm drum  130mm Drum
Front Suspension Telescopic Forks Telescopic Forks Telescopic Forks Telescopic Forks Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension hydraulic SNS arm with 2 step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber  Spring loaded hydraulic 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber  coiled spring 5-step adjustable

 

Pricing:

Pricing and Verdict:
Price Bajaj Platina 100 ES Hero MotoCorp HF-Deluxe Honda CD110 Dream TVS Star City Plus Mahindra Centuro Rockstar
Ex-showroom (Delhi) Rs. 44,507 Rs. 44,689 Rs. 43,195 Rs. 43,765 to Rs. 46,410 Rs. 43,700

 

Verdict:

It is difficult to believe but Mahindra Centuro Rockstar is much ahead of its competition as far as looks, size and features are concerned. Bajaj Platina 100 ES is a quite a great deal with best in class mileage but other machines offer a better style. Being a commuter every motorcycle in the list is fuel efficient but TVS Star City Plus is also a good looking model, which competes well with the Mahindra’s bike. But, it is the trust in the brand names, larger service network and better product life that play a crucial role in buying decision of us. So, Hero MotoCorp and Honda have always an upper hand in this.

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