The Bajaj CT 100 is a 100 cc commuter motorcycle built by Bajaj Auto and the entry-level model in its range. It replaced the Bajaj Boxer and used the same four-stroke, 99.27 cc engine. The original version was discontinued in 2006, but the name returned in 2015 and the bike has stayed on sale since.
Bajaj CT 100 at a glance
| Maker | Bajaj Auto, India |
|---|---|
| Class | Commuter motorcycle |
| Engine | 99.27 cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder |
| First generation | 2004–2006 |
| Second generation | 2015–2019 |
| Third generation | 2020 onwards, BS6 |
| Replaced | Bajaj Boxer |
| Ride Control | economy and power modes on the first generation |
| Claimed mileage | up to 104 km/l originally, about 75 km/l later |
| Related model | Bajaj CT 110, 115 cc, from 2019 |
Based on one source: the English Wikipedia article on the CT 100.
History of the Bajaj CT 100
First generation (2004–2006)
The CT 100 appeared in 2004 as Bajaj’s answer to the Hero Honda Splendor in the commuter class. It carried the same 99.27 cc four-stroke engine as the Boxer it replaced. Its distinctive feature was a Ride Control switch that let the rider choose between economy and power throttle maps, a novelty in the class. The bike came with spoke wheels, kick start only and six graphic colour schemes. Production ended in 2006.
Second generation (2015–2019)
Bajaj rebooted the CT 100 in 2015 with the same basic body styling but new graphics, alloy wheels, an engine upgraded to BS3 emissions and the addition of electric start. The Ride Control switch was dropped. The model was offered in six colours and remained the cheapest way into Bajaj’s motorcycle range.
Third generation (2020 onwards)
The BS6-compliant CT 100 was launched in July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later also sold in Sri Lanka. The graphics were brought into line with the more powerful CT 110, although the CT 100 lacks the CT 110’s fork bellows and standard fuel-tank guards. The CT 100 was the ninth best-selling motorcycle in India in 2019.
The CT 110 family
The CT 100’s success led to a larger-engined relative, the CT 110, in 2019. It has a 115 cc engine, a 10.5-litre tank, alloy wheels, an analogue dashboard, a four-speed gearbox and 8.6 PS at 7,000 rpm, for a top speed of 95 km/h and about 75 km/l. A BS6 version followed in July 2020 with LED daytime running lights, and the CT110X of April 2021 added round headlights, a luggage rack and a more rugged look.
Design and features
- Simple 100 cc engine: the same 99.27 cc four-stroke used in the Boxer.
- Ride Control: a two-mode throttle switch on the first generation, dropped later.
- Low running costs: claimed mileage of up to 104 km/l originally and around 75 km/l after later emission changes.
- Long model life: three distinct generations between 2004 and today.
- CT 110 relative: a 115 cc variant launched in 2019 and later sold alongside the CT 100.
Bajaj CT 100 versions
- CT 100 (2004–2006): spoke wheels, kick start, Ride Control switch.
- CT 100 (2015–2019): alloy wheels, electric start, BS3 engine.
- CT 100 (2020 onwards): BS6 engine and CT 110-style graphics.
- CT 110 (2019): 115 cc engine, 10.5-litre tank, 8.6 PS.
- CT 110 BS6 (2020): LED daytime running lights and check-engine light.
- CT110X (2021): round headlight, luggage rack, off-road styling.
The CT 100 shares its basic engine with the Bajaj Platina, and the Bajaj Discover was another long-running commuter line. More models are in the Bajaj collection.
Video: Kawasaki Bajaj CT 100
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Bajaj CT 100, English Wikipedia: history, generations, CT 110
