Updated on May 6, 2021 - TVS Star City Plus is a very popular commuter bike in India and in this article, we have its First Look Review. Also, the company recently launched its new variant and click HERE to know more about it.
Original Article - September 6, 2020; The TVS Star City Plus is offered as a compact, light, and easy to ride bike which comes with an affordable and VFM price tag. The bike gets an appealing design language and offers a number of features that are unseen in this segment. If you are someone who is looking to buy a bike in this segment, check out our detailed first look review of the Star City Plus.
Looks, Design, and Dimensions
The TVS Star City Plus looks elegant and gets a subtle design language with attractive colour schemes. The headlamp upfront looks subtle and the dual-tone side mirrors complement the overall looks. Move to the sides and you will observe that a similar dual-tone design theme is carried over to the panels. In all, the TVS Star City Plus looks elegant, sporty, and at the same time features impressive and appealing exterior colour schemes.
| Specification | TVS Star City Plus BS6 |
| Length | 1980 mm |
| Width | 750 mm |
| Height | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 172 mm |
| Seat Height | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1 L |
| Kerb Weight | 116 kilograms |
Engine, Gearbox, and Performance
The TVS Star City Plus BS6 gets a 109.7 cc engine. This engine delivers a maximum power output of 8.08 bhp while the peak torque figures stand at 8.7 Nm. A 4-speed manual gearbox is mated to this gearbox which is controlled via an extremely smooth and light clutch. With a maximum speed claimed to be 90 kmph, this bike features fuel injection which provides a superior engine response. Moreover, this engine feels smooth and the peak power comes in at lower RPMs which result in better city riding experience.
Ride, Handling, and Features
The bike comes with telescopic front shock absorbers while at the rear, it features a five-step adjustable mono-shock. The overall ride quality of the bike is great and the suspension absorbs all the undulations and jerks effectively, making the ride quality great. The bike remains stable at city speeds but tends to get a little too bouncy at higher speeds due to the softer suspension. Apart from that, the Star City Plus is a great bike for city commutes and occasional long-distance travelling.
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The brand has handsomely equipped the Star City Plus with a number of features such as LED headlights, multifunctional MID on the instrument console, in-built USB charger and a number of other features that come standard with the package.
Price and Rivals
The bike competes against its competitors such as Bajaj Discover 110, Passion Pro, and Honda Shine. The prices of the Star City Plus start from Rs 63,284 only.
| TVS Star City Plus BS6 | |
| Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs. 63,284 - 63,784 |
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