Bajaj CT100

Bajaj CT 100 witnessed a plain and simple body design, which is pretty evident in most of the commuter motorcycles in the country. The front profile of the bike had a stylish and sharp headlamp section and a black coloured visor that gave it some premiumness. The fuel tank had been designed impressively with proper detailings and offered a good and comfortable riding position to the rider even on longer journeys. The sleek and longer seat wasn't top notch but still offered enough comfort to the rider and pillion. Talking about the rear, the bike had a sober light coloured grab rail that looked decent and added some decency into the bike’s character. The trapezoidal tail lamp looked good along with the rectangular turn indicators.

Bolted on a Tubular single down tube with lower cradle frame, Bajaj CT 100 came with the following body dimensions: 1,945mm x 770mm x 1,072mm (LxWxH) and had a wheelbase of 1,235mm that ensured a superior handling in all conditions. Furthermore, a minimum ground clearance of 169mm offered a fair amount of stability around the corners. The bike had been integrated with a 10.5 liter fuel tank that gave a commendable range due to the dream mileage of 89.5kmpl. Bajaj CT 100 came with a total kerb weight of 108kgs that made it an easy to ride and convenient two-wheeler.  The instrument cluster of the bike was neat and simple that gave an easy access of all the information to the rider. It included an analogue speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge along with the usual telltale lights.

Bajaj CT 100 got its power from a 99.27cc, four-stroke, air-cooled engine that came mated to a four-speed constant mesh gearbox with all down configuration. The engine churned out a net power of 8.1bhp at 7,500rpm with a maximum torque of 8.05Nm at 4,500rpm. The fuel efficient mill had a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and came with a bore x stroke ratio of 53mm x 45mm. With this hardware, the bike hit a top speed of 90kmph and returned a commendable certified fuel economy of 89.5kmpl.

Bajaj CT 100 progressed over 2.75x17" 41P front and 3.00x17" 50P rear tyres that came mounted over robust alloy wheels. The stopping power was provided by durable 110mm drum brakes installed at both ends. The bike availed a smooth and comfortable ride as it came assisted with telescopic forks upfront and world’s first Spring-In-Spring (SNS) suspension at the rear.

Bajaj CT 100 housed a bright and powerful 12V-35/35W headlight at the front that delivered a steady beam of light and offered a good visibilty at nights and low light conditions. The twin rear view mirrors kept the rider aware and alert of his surroundings and hence, prevented chances of any mishap. The bike got the world’s first Spring-In-Spring (SNS) suspension at the rear that helped in taking comfort level to another level. The above mentioned safety and convenience elements made the bike a true and trustworthy companion in the Indian commuter motorcycle segment.