CT 100 Vs Dawn-Owners Experience. Review on Bajaj CT 100

Hai everybody

I am not going to write on the technicalities of these bikes. Just certain experiences

I own two bikes Cd Dawn since last 2 years and CT 100 deluxe since 2 months. Even though period of owning and experience does not match very well, 2 years was more than enough to go for another brand/model.

I fact these bikes are mostly used by staff. Personally I use Ford Ikon 1.6 Exi. I drive these bikes only once a while.

Right from when I bought Cd Dawn It gave several problems like shivering when it touches above 50Klms per hour. The mileage we get is hardly 50 Klms contrary to their claim of 70. The bike is having an annual maintenance contract also.

For the above reasons I decided to go for another brand. Since I do not use these bikes I did not put to use any of the little gray matter. The price was right and the mileage they claimed on the deluxe was better than the ordinary model. Hence by any logic it has got to be better And Yes, it is better.

Once a while I take it for a ride (Just for old times sake). I find the ride and drivability far better than Cd Dawn. Recently I enjoyed cruising at 20Klm per hour on the 4th gear with my son at the back. He was commenting that this one shivers less than Cd Dawn (I suspect he was referring to the effect of Shocks).

I must say the light is not so good. The lights dim at slow speeds, which realy is not good. They have a battery, but the headlamps seem to be working on the Alternative.

Other that this I do not find any alarming problems.

One more thing about this bike, If you need a transportation from point one to point two that gives a decent mileage, then this might be your choice. If your are looking some thing for a show off, you may very well do using your gray matter and your wallet

Regards

Suresh Babu