TVS Star City+ Electric Start

Overview

TVS Motor company is the leading manufacturer of two wheelers in India. The company launched the new Star City+ at the 2014 Auto Expo. Let's take a look at the latest version of Star City+.

Design and Style

The commuter is designed using the single cradle tubular frame which offers a dynamic styling. The high comfort well padded seat offers a perfect upright riding position. The prominent LED tail lamp cluster gives the commuter a distinctive look. The bike also features a chrome finished handlebar, decent mirrors, nice palm grips, stainless steel exhaust and blackened out wheels. Overall, Star City+ is a stylish bike with muscular looks.

Dimensions and Fuel Tank Capacity

The bike comes with a length of 1980 mm, width of 750 mm and a height of 1080 mm as its dimensions along with a weight of 109 Kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 10-litres which makes it suitable for long runs.

Instrument Panel

The bike features a sculpted dialog-analogue instrument console which includes a digital speedometer, digital dual tripmeters and a digital fuel gauge. The panel bears indicator for low fuel. It also features a econometer which glows in green for economy and in red for power.

Engine and Gearbox

The Star City+ is powered by a 109.7cc, 4-stroke, single cylinder, twin valve engine that kicks out a peak power of 8.3 bhp at 7000 rpm and a peak power of 8.7 Nm at 5000 rpm. This air-cooled engine is mated to a 4 speed transmission and a wet, multi plate clutch system.

Acceleration and Top Speed

The bike is fitted with refined engines that offers an excellent performance. This commuter can accelerate up to 0-60 in just 7 seconds. It has a top speed of 85 kmph. The Star City+ can easily pave through the city traffic.

Mileage

The company claims that, this commuter offers an excellent mileage of 86.00 kmpl on highways that reduces to 50.00 kmpl on the city roads.

Brakes and Suspension

The Star City+ comes equipped with 130 mm drum brakes at the front and 110 mm drum brakes at the rear end in order to make the braking system strong and effective. The suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at the front while hydraulic shocks, box section swing-arm are placed at the back.

Ride and Handling

It is a great fun to ride this commuter. It features a wheelbase of 1260 mm which makes it more safer to ride. The high ground clearance of 165 mm protects the under body from damages and makes it suitable for tough and rough roads. The bike feels stable and under control even at higher speeds.

Variants

TVS Star City+ is available in two variants: one is Star City+ KS and Star City+ ES. The only difference between the two is that one has a kick start while other features an electric start option.

Shades

The Star City Plus is available in three exiting color options: Celebrity Red, Show-stopper Blue and Oscar Black.

Price

The price of this commuter ranges from Rs.41,400 – Rs.44,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) may vary.

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