Has the CT100B been unfairly branded as a 'budget bike' by its reputation?
In the case of the Bajaj CT100B, it’s often written off as a bare bones, budget option that just doesn’t measure up to the standard set by its rivals. It’s true the CT100B is designed and priced for affordability, but some owners will tell you it’s more versatile and durable than it’s given credit for. The idea that it’s only good for basic commuting is challenged with stories of long distance trips and heavy duty use. But the big draw for this budget image is also what makes it accessible to a wide range of riders. The conversation usually centers around whether the bike's reputation is working for or against the bike and whether Bajaj should do more to play up its strengths beyond the bike's low price. And, too, there's the question of whether this budget image affects the pride of ownership or the way CT100B riders are perceived on the road.
Absolutely! I’ve taken my CT100B on trips that I didn’t think it could handle. People underestimate it, it’s way more capable than people think.
That's a budget bike and that's fine, nah. We can't pretend it’s something it’s not.
What sells it is the budget image. Bajaj would lose its appeal if it tried to market it as anything else.
I think the reputation is well deserved. But it does its job well, and let's not oversell what it can do.
It's not fair to call it the 'budget bike'. A reliable, efficient motorcycle, that is affordable to boot.
The price makes people underestimate it, but for what it is, it is surprisingly versatile.
It’s a double edged sword. While it is accessible, it also makes people miss its strengths.
CT100Bs will handle conditions that would make bigger bikes struggle and I have seen this. It's tougher than it looks.
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Discussions and Questions Has The Ct100b Been Unfairly Branded As A Budget Bike By Its Reputation
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