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Top 5 Mileage Bikes In 100cc-110cc Segment
Rising fuel prices notwithstanding, we Indians have always been obsessed with vehicles that boost impressive fuel economy figures. Bike manufacturers have taken the cue and compete fiercely with each other to gain customer loyalty in this extremely competitive segment.
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Bikes in the 100cc and 110cc commuter segment has thus become the battleground for the likes of Hero, Honda, Bajaj, TVS and Mahindra, fighting for supremacy. Each manufacturer has more than one model on offer. In our list we have shortlisted one model from each manufacturer that offers the highest fuel economy.
TVS Sport
Taking the top crown from TVS is the Star Sport, which beats out its sibling, Star City. The TVS Sport features a sporty look, thanks to the dual tone decals. The 99.7cc Duralife motor delivers 7.5bhp and 7.5Nm torque via a 4-speed gearbox. Notable is the 5 stage adjustable rear shock.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16-litres (Reserve: 2.5-litres)
Claimed Mileage: 95km/l
Price: Rs 42,000 on-road (Delhi)
Splendor iSmart
Hero MotoCorp is arguably the most trusted bike manufacturer among buyers. The Splendor iSmart edges out other Splendor and Passion models, thanks to its instantly attractive styling and of course the engine start-stop feature. The bike's 97.2 cc engine delivers 7.88 horsepower and 8.04 Nm torque via a 4-speed gearbox.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 8.7-litres (Reserve: 1.8-litres)
Claimed Mileage: 92km/l
Price: Rs 57,000 on-road (Delhi)
Yamaha Saluto RX
Yamaha makes it on the list of top 5 mileage bikes in India, thanks to the Yamaha Saluto RX. The motorcycle comes with a 110cc engine that makes 7bhp and 8.5Nm of torque. The Saluto RX is quiet possibly one of the best looking commuters on sale today.
Fuel Tank Capacity:7.2-litres (Reserve: 1.6-litres)
Claimed Mileage: 82km/l
Price: Rs 51,000 on-road (Delhi)
Honda Dream Neo
Honda is well known for reliable, efficient motorcycles and the Dream Neo is a prime example. The motorcycle is powered by a 110cc engine that produces 8.2bhp and 8.6Nm of torque. The Dream Neo looks sporty for a commuter, thanks to the blacked out alloy wheels and the body graphics.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 8-litres (Reserve: 2-litres)
Claimed Mileage: 84km/l
Price: Rs 55,000 on-road (Delhi)
Bajaj Platina
Bajaj has always been a strong competitor in the commuter motorcycle segment in India, and thanks to the Platina, Bajaj has got a strong contender. The Platina comes with a 99cc engine that churns out 8.2bhp and 8Nm of torque, mated to a 4-speed gearbox.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13-litres (Reserve: 2-litres)
Claimed Mileage: 90km/l
Price: Rs 48,000 on-road (Delhi)
Verdict
Our ultimate winner in terms of mileage, pricing, reliability, technology and style factor is the 'Hero Splendor iSmart. The attractive contrasting paint work makes this one of the better looking commuter bikes in a long while.
Besides the exciting look it is the new Start-Stop system that earns this bike top points, which is an excellent feature to have while riding in city traffic which is where this bike will spend most of its time.
Verdict
The other bikes come with their own merits as well. The TVS Star Sport for instance, with its 16 liter tank has a range of 1040 km — ideal for commuting long distances.
The mileage figures mentioned cannot be considered accurate, as the above mentioned figures are what manufacturers claim. To achieve these kind of figures one has to ride the bike in economy mode (40 - 50 kph, which in the current traffic scenario is hard to achieve).
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