Best Commuter Bikes In India Up To 110cc: Vote For Your Favourite ...

The 110cc Commuter Bike segment of our Auto Premier League includes the best 110cc bikes you can buy right now and also vote for. Here’s the list:

Our first edition of Auto Premier League is our way of acknowledging the best two- and four-wheelers in our country, Premier League style. The knock-out style voting system will see two-wheelers that get the least number of votes get eliminated until a champion emerges in each segment. The segment we’re dealing with here are commuter bikes under 110cc - the backbone of our two-wheeler industry and one that makes up the bulk of sales of most major bike makers. While the main focus of 110cc motorcycles continues to be fuel efficiency, newer bikes also offer aspirational value. So it goes without saying that they are the true MVPs of the Indian two-wheeler industry. Know more about the Auto Premier League here. Voting starts on 5th June. Here are the contenders:

To cast your vote for your favourite bikes, head to the voting page.

Hero Splendor:

While the Splendor’s predecessor, the CD100, kickstarted this segment in the 80s and mobilised the nation, it was the Splendor that made econo-commuting cool in the 90s. Its frugal nature and bulletproof reliability meant it could literally be handed down generations. The Splendor is a brand unto itself and has remained the top-selling two-wheeler in India almost the whole time since it was launched.

Pros:

• Sturdy build quality
• Bulletproof powertrain
• Good fuel efficiency

Cons:

• Lacks performance
• Expensive in BS6 form

For more detailed information about the Hero Splendor, click here.

TVS Star City Plus:

The Star City Plus showed us that even a 110cc commuter can be feature-packed. When launched in 2014, it came with features like a semi-digital instrument console, things that weren’t even offered in 125cc motorcycles at the time. Even the latest version sports a first-in-class LED headlamp and a mobile charging socket. It also impressed us with its refined powertrain and light handling characteristics.

Pros:

• Offers good comfort
• Has a refined motor
• Feature-packed

Cons:

• Lacks a disc brake
• No tubeless tyres

For more detailed information about the TVS Star City Plus, click here.

Bajaj CT 100:

The Splendor’s primary rival, the Bajaj CT 100 is not only more affordable than the Hero, but frugal too. It even offers a comfortable ride thanks to its SNS (spring-in-spring) rear shock absorbers. While it was missing from the Indian market for a decade, it made a comeback in 2015 as the most affordable motorcycle in the country.

Pros:

• Extremely affordable
• Low running costs
• Frugal motor

Cons:

• Lacks features
• Dated styling
• No tubeless tyres

For more detailed information about the Bajaj CT 100, click here.

TVS XL 100:

The XL 100’s formula has remained unchanged for decades. It continues to be a highly durable and utilitarian two-wheeler whose sole purpose is to transport heavy loads from one place to another in the most economical way possible. This quality makes it one of the best selling two-wheelers in South India. If it wasn’t for the original two-stroke XL, TVS Racing wouldn’t be where it is today.

Pros:

• Easy to ride
• Easy to repair
• Frugal motor
• Great load carrying capacity

Cons:

• Small fuel tank
• Struggles to climb inclines

For more detailed information about the TVS XL 100, click here.

TVS Radeon:

The Radeon might look like the Splendor but feels a lot more premium and is more enjoyable to ride as well. Its torquey motor impresses with its low-down torque and highly frugal nature. It rides well and handles even better. The only chink in its armour is the weak drum brake setup, which should be sorted with the introduction of a disc brake option.

Pros:

• Premium fit and finish levels
• Comfortable seat
• Torquey motor

Cons:

• Lacks features
• Understated looks

For more detailed information about the TVS Radeon, click here.

Hero Splendor iSmart:

The Splendor iSmart was meant to be a replacement to the Splendor and it is in many ways better than the original. Other than a larger and more powerful motor, the iSmart received first-in-class features like start-stop tech. Even the design makes it look like a premium 125cc motorcycle.

Pros:

• Start-stop system is a novel and useful feature.
• Gets a disc brake as standard fitment.
• Refined and fuel-efficient motor.

Cons:

• Looks understated
• Is expensive!

For more detailed information about the Hero Splendor iSmart, click here.

Bajaj Platina 110 H-Gear:

The Platina110 H-Gear offers a surprising amount of kit for a 110cc motorcycle. It gets a semi-digital instrument console which includes a gear position indicator! Its impressive hardware list includes tubeless tyres with Y-spoke alloy wheels, rear gas-charged shock absorbers and a disc brake upfront. It is the only 110cc motorcycle to get a 5-speed gearbox, making highway riding a more relaxed affair.

Pros:

• Gets a gear shift indicator
• Gets 5-speed gearbox
• Affordable price tag

Cons:

• Reliability in the long run
• Poor headlight

For more detailed information about the Bajaj Platina 110 H-Gear, click here.

Hero Passion Pro:

The Passion Pro was originally launched as a more premium alternative to the Splendor. It used the Splendor’s underpinnings and powertrain but got a better-looking bodywork and features like alloy wheels. The current model gets the Splendor iSmart’s 110cc motor and features like a semi-digital instrument console, a disc brake and ‘Auto Sail’ tech which prevents the motorcycle from stalling at low speeds.

Pros:

• More affordable alternative to the Splendor iSmart.
• Auto Sail is a boon in heavy traffic.
• Looks fantastic.

Cons:

• Weight is on the heavier side.
• Could do with more performance.

For more detailed information about the Hero Passion Pro, click here.