14 My Choice in the 100 C.C Motorcycle Range

Given a choice, which 100 C.C motorcycle available in the country today would I choose..??

100 C.C bikes have been largely responsible for making India the second largest two wheeler market in the world after China. Still today around 80 % of total two wheeler sales in India are below 125 C.C.

So if given a chance which 100 C.C motorcycle would I choose..??


Before I proceed, let us see why does anyone buy a 100 C.C bike in India?
If you are looking for a 100 C. C bike in India then that means that

My 100 C.C Choice:

>>Has one of the most fuel efficient engines in the country..

>>The engine has been derived from the “BEST MOTORCYCLE OF THE WORLD..!!"

• You are not in a mood to spend a lot of money on your purchase and in its running and maintenance costs


• You want the most fuel efficient two wheeler around


• You want a bike which is cheap to buy


• Take you from Point A to Point B with minimum fuss


• Reliability of the bike is an important factor too
  

My Choice in the 100 C.C Segment: The Hero Honda CD Deluxe.

It will duly fulfill the above requirements and also probably last a lifetime. Compared to its Plain Jane cousin, the CD Dawn the CD Deluxe looks better. One can also look at the Hero Honda Splendor+ or the Hero Honda Passion+ as other options but then be prepared to shell out more money.

Price of the CD-Deluxe: Rs. 35,400 (Ex Showroom Delhi)

[But for me it makes more sense to stick to the CD Deluxe and save some amount because all the 100 C.C Hero Honda bikes virtually employ the same engine]

Reason why I recommend the Hero Honda CD Deluxe:

• It costs marginally less than the Bajaj Platina and TVS Star City (Without Electric Start)
  


• It is one of the most fuel efficient two wheeler in the country
  


• Recent test by auto magazines rate the new engine of the CD Deluxe as more responsive and fuel efficient than previous 100 C.C models of Hero Honda due to minor tweaks in the engine


• It’s engine has been derived from the “BEST MOTORCYCLE OF THE WORLD- THE HONDA CUB” (according to the Discovery Channel)


• Hero Honda has to be commended on maintaining high quality on its 100 C.C models


• Hero Honda commands the maximum portion of sales of the 100 C.C segment (Has been the market leader in India and also the World number one two wheeler company for 6 years in a row only because of its 100 C.C models)


• Bajaj, the number two in terms of overall sales of two wheelers in India also understands that it is very difficult to beat the sales of the 100 C.C Hero Honda models with its current range of 100 C.C bikes (CT100 and the Platina). Therefore they plan to quit the 100 C.C segment and counter it by offering other products which will be a segment higher in terms of engine C.C.
  

I also suggest that you ask any previous Hero Honda 100 C.C bike owner about his experiences of his bike. It will only add to your confidence in the brand.

What you might miss on the CD Deluxe are

• Sleeker Looks
• Alloy Wheels
• Electric Starter

These options are available in competing brands like the Bajaj Platina and TVS Star City provide, Albeit at a slightly higher price.


To Download the official information brochure of the CD-Deluxe click here..

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