Bajaj CT 100B launched at Rs. 30,990

S2!!! · 9th February 2016, 10:36

The Bajaj CT 100 gets a new variant called the CT 100B. The talking point of this motorcycle is its price tag of Rs. 30,990 (ex-showroom Delhi). It is cheaper than the CT 100 Spoke by Rs. 4,044. What's more is that the bike is claimed to have a fuel efficiency rating of 99.1 kmpl (vs CT 100's 89.5 kmpl).

This commuter motorcycle shares its engine with the CT 100 i.e. a 97.2 cc single cylinder, air-cooled engine. It is mated to a 4-speed transmission.

The CT 100B gets a large round headlamp, a thick seat and a powder coated rear grab.

This bike comes with a 2-year warranty and is available in 4 colours, across all dealerships in the country.

Bajaj CT 100B launched at Rs. 30,990-ct_100_ebonyblackwithreddecals.jpg

*Image of the CT 100 for representation purpose only.

PNTLovesNano · 9th February 2016, 11:27

The CT 100B is nothing but the older Boxer CT which was discontinued without any long term plans. I happened to see a six months old CT 100 at a garage and the iron cast head, black in color of the engine block in the pictorial here, had rusted. Simply put Bajaj is rolling out model after model the moment the sales are on decline. It seems they are about to stop the entire Discover brand and bringing out the hardly successful "Champion" series of the 90's as a substitute. I guess the Boxer, Caliber, Wind, Aspire, and XCD are next in line to return as a part of their so-called long plans.

Viju · 9th February 2016, 12:59

I think Bajaj missed a trick here by not offering the bike for 29,990/- and advertising it in a big way in local newspapers etc. I believe the common man who aspires to own his first brand new motorcycle will definitely be attracted to a price below the psychological barrier of 30,000/-.

I may be wrong, but since anyway the closest competitor is around 6,000/- more expensive, Bajaj might as well have gone ahead and priced it ridiculously cheap! And these commuter bikes don't need expensive marketing either (as in television ads), as they mostly sell through small retailers in Tier 2 and 3 cities and rural areas.

The inflated fuel efficiency figures (99 kpl, 102 kpl etc) are always swords with twin edges. A few people may buy the bikes initially for the F.E., but if the real-world figures don't come anywhere close (usually they don't), it turns into bad publicity through word-of-mouth, and the product dies a premature death.

For reference, the cheapest motorcycles from other manufacturers go for these prices:
TVS Sport - INR 37000
Yamaha Crux - INR 39000
Hero HF Dawn - INR 40000
Mahindra Centuro - INR 43000
Honda CD110 Dream - INR 44000
Suzuki Hayate - INR 54000
(All prices are ex-showroom rounded off to the nearest thousand).

9th February 2016, 10:36	#1
S2!!! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,918 Thanked: 10,064 Times	Bajaj CT 100B launched at Rs. 30,990 The Bajaj CT 100 gets a new variant called the CT 100B. The talking point of this motorcycle is its price tag of Rs. 30,990 (ex-showroom Delhi). It is cheaper than the CT 100 Spoke by Rs. 4,044. What's more is that the bike is claimed to have a fuel efficiency rating of 99.1 kmpl (vs CT 100's 89.5 kmpl). This commuter motorcycle shares its engine with the CT 100 i.e. a 97.2 cc single cylinder, air-cooled engine. It is mated to a 4-speed transmission. The CT 100B gets a large round headlamp, a thick seat and a powder coated rear grab. This bike comes with a 2-year warranty and is available in 4 colours, across all dealerships in the country. *Image of the CT 100 for representation purpose only.
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9th February 2016, 11:27	#2
PNTLovesNano BHPian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 215 Thanked: 200 Times	Re: Bajaj CT 100B launched at Rs. 30,990 The CT 100B is nothing but the older Boxer CT which was discontinued without any long term plans. I happened to see a six months old CT 100 at a garage and the iron cast head, black in color of the engine block in the pictorial here, had rusted. Simply put Bajaj is rolling out model after model the moment the sales are on decline. It seems they are about to stop the entire Discover brand and bringing out the hardly successful "Champion" series of the 90's as a substitute. I guess the Boxer, Caliber, Wind, Aspire, and XCD are next in line to return as a part of their so-called long plans.
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9th February 2016, 12:59	#3
Viju Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 2,596 Times View My Garage	Re: Bajaj CT 100B launched at Rs. 30,990 I think Bajaj missed a trick here by not offering the bike for 29,990/- and advertising it in a big way in local newspapers etc. I believe the common man who aspires to own his first brand new motorcycle will definitely be attracted to a price below the psychological barrier of 30,000/-. I may be wrong, but since anyway the closest competitor is around 6,000/- more expensive, Bajaj might as well have gone ahead and priced it ridiculously cheap! And these commuter bikes don't need expensive marketing either (as in television ads), as they mostly sell through small retailers in Tier 2 and 3 cities and rural areas. The inflated fuel efficiency figures (99 kpl, 102 kpl etc) are always swords with twin edges. A few people may buy the bikes initially for the F.E., but if the real-world figures don't come anywhere close (usually they don't), it turns into bad publicity through word-of-mouth, and the product dies a premature death. For reference, the cheapest motorcycles from other manufacturers go for these prices: TVS Sport - INR 37000 Yamaha Crux - INR 39000 Hero HF Dawn - INR 40000 Mahindra Centuro - INR 43000 Honda CD110 Dream - INR 44000 Suzuki Hayate - INR 54000 (All prices are ex-showroom rounded off to the nearest thousand).
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