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The Hero HF Dawn is the most affordable Hero product on sale. It has nothing that is not essential to a motorcycle. It is currently available with a kick start and spoke rims only, but a variant with electric start and alloy wheels is expected later. There are a lot of blacked out parts like the frame and engine that distinguish it from the previous Dawn. At the time of its launch it was available only in Odisha, but more states will be added to the sales footprint presently. It competes with the Bajaj CT100B and TVS Sport.
The Platina by Bajaj Auto is a commuter offering that sits above the entry-level CT 100. The motorcycle is a basic, no-frills machine that is available in two variants, Kick Start and Electric Start. The motorcycle is targeted at consumers who are looking for a hassle-free commuter motorcycle. The company had also updated the motorcycle with Comfortec technology for a more comfortable ride. The highlight of the Platina is its extremely frugal engine, a 102cc DTS-i unit which produces 8.1bhp and 8.63Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with an all-down pattern. Bajaj claims an efficiency of 96.9kmpl for this motorcycle which makes it one of most fuel-efficient motorcycles in the country. As a part of the Comfortec update, the front forks have 28 per cent more travel while the rear springs have 22 per cent additional travel compared to the previous suspension setup. It also gets a softer seat cushion, rubber footpads and directional tyres to further improve comfort levels. The frame, exhaust and the grab rails are painted in black, while the engine crankcase and wheels are finished in silver. The rest of the design is pretty basic and Bajaj has maintained a very conventional look. The Platina is available in two colours red and black. In its segment, the Platina competes against the Honda Dream Neo, TVS Star City Plus and Hero MotoCorp HF Deluxe.
The Dream Neo is the most affordable motorcycle in Honda Indias range. Being a Honda, the built quality of the Neo is slightly better than the competition. The bike looks very similar to the Dream Yuga, only the graphics are different and it has a more basic tail section. The Dream Neo derives power from the very refined 110cc Honda motor good to deliver 8.25bhp and 8.63Nm of torque. Like the competition, the engine is mated to a four-speed gearbox (all-up pattern) and has drum brakes both at the front and rear. The Dream Neo has an eight-litre fuel tank, with Honda claiming an efficiency of 74kpl. It is available in three variants, wherein the base version gets spoke wheels and kick start while the premium version gets button start and alloy wheels. It is positioned below the Dream Yuga to compete with the likes of Bajaj Discover T, Mahindra Pantero and the Hero Splendor.
The TVS Star City Plus was first showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. Its an updated version of TVS popular commuter motorcycle, Star City. The model has several added features as well as cosmetic changes and is available with the option of an electric starter. The design upgrades on the Star City Plus have been inspired by the TVS Phoenix, with whom it shares the platform. The motorcycle is powered by a revised 'Ecothrust' 110cc DLI engine which produces 8.3bhp and 8.7Nm of torque. Mated to a four-speed gearbox, the engine is capable of returning a fuel efficiency of 86kmpl as claimed by the company. As for the features, the Star City Plus gets alloy wheels as standard, coloured five step adjustable rear shock absorbers, and clear lens indicators. The instrument cluster has an analogue speedometer and a digital information display. Linked brakes are now an option for each of the variants except for the base kick start version, for approximately Rs 1000 more. These will become standard fitment by April. TVS offers the bike in eleven colour combinations. It competes against other bikes in the commuter segment like the Hero Passion XPro, Honda Dream Yuga, and Bajaj Platina and Discover 110.