TVS Star City Plus Review

TVS Star City Plus Review

The TVS Company has introduced its new entrant known as TVS Star City Plus at an attractive price range of Rs.44,000 which has been already debutted at the Auto Expo Event. The TVS Star City Plus Price is really affordable even for the middle class people which is expected to give excellent performance and it would definitely satisfies the demands. The new bike shares its platform with the TVS Phoenix 125 and it would be an ideal elder cousin to the Star City. The Star City Plus is available in both electric and kick start variants which is really good.

TVS Star City Plus Colors

The colors available for all the variants of TVS Star City Plus are listed below.

1) Show Stopper Blue
2) Oscar Black
3) Celebrity Scarlet

Dimensions of TVS Star City Plus

The TVS Star City Plus dimensions in terms of length, width and height are displayed below.

1) Length – 1980 mm
2) Width – 750 mm
3) Height – 1080 mm

Along with that, the TVS Star City Plus provides the larger wheelbase of around 1260 mm and ground clearance of about 172 mm respectively.

Design and Style

TVS Star City Plus is one of the much awaited bike packed with excellent styling, features, performance, safety all in one vehicle. Actually, the company has added several first time features in this motorcycle such as a comprehensive digital dashboard with an analogue speedometer, an advanced digital information display, a service indicator which would indicates the rider that the bike is due for service. Along with that, the econometer helps the rider to maximize the fuel economy. The All New Star City Plus comes with sharp a contour which shows the freedom in form in order to fetch in a touch of modernity and personality to the vehicle.

The vehicle has a striking stylish muscular tank which makes every rider perceive the bike in a new light. The large fuel tank is the blending of design and engineering giving a streamlined shape to slice through air resistance. The fuel tank capacity of the bike is measured to be 10 liters including the reserve capacity of 2 liters. The bike consists of a honeycomb textured grills on the side panels offering dual benefits. It helps not only dissipating the heat produced from the engine block but also aid the function of the carburetor by managing air-flow better. Below the grills, the bike has an attractive logo of Star City Plus molded out of special fibre and buffed up to a glittery embossed finish to offer it a striking look and feel.

For better comfort and convenience, the bike is incorporated with the high quality leather dual toned seats. This would enhance the pleasurable long journeys and it ends with an aluminium grab rail. The grab rail is very helpful for the pillion rider and it is designed to give better grip assuring that the pillion rider is seated safely and comfortably while zipping through the city. At the side of the vehicle, it is well equipped with the premium ecothrust logo on muffler designed with a special heat resistant material giving the bike’s tailpipe a dash of style. The long exhaust tip removes the heat produced from the engine.

TVS Star City Plus Engine Details

The TVS Star City Plus is powered by a 110cc advanced ecothrust engine which delivers the maximum power output of 8.4 PS at 7000 RPM in combination with the maximum torque output of 8.7 NM at 5000 RPM mated to a four speed gearbox. The engine of the bike is fitted with the Molycoat Piston ensuring reduced friction inside the cylinder and better combustion. It’s modern technology maintains the variables of speed, rider weight and ride conditions in such a way in order to arrive at an Optimal Ignition. The engine of the bike is well known for its better pick up and acceleration. The bike can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 7.6 seconds with better mileage of about 86 kmpl. The TVS Star City Plus can be able to handle easily with a wet multi plate clutch type.

Comfort and Convenient Features

The TVS Star City Plus has been well fitted with the bright headlamp for better vision at night time ride. The vehicle is available in all gear electric start enabling quick start even in heavy traffic and it is easy to operate at any time. It is packed with the premium controls and grips offering a rich feel while gripped and operated. The dual toned seating arrangements of the vehicle ensure more comfort and convenience to both rider and pillion rider. The bike would have a high grip tread button tyres for excellent traction and braking which is best in balance, comfortable and safe ride. The colored shock absorbers make the ride very smooth and comfortable and also enhance the style quotient of the bike.

Brakes and Suspension Mechanisms

The TVS Star City Plus has been designed with a single cradle tubular frame along with excellent braking and suspension mechanisms. The bike comes with an internal expanding hand operated front brake of about 130 mm while the rear brake is about 110 mm with an internal expansion which is foot operated. Similarly, the front suspension of the bike has telescopic oil damped and rear suspension has a five step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber. The braking and suspension mechanism helps to halt the vehicle immediately even travelling at a higher speed.

Verdict

Eventhough the bike has some negative aspects and Overall, the TVS Star City Plus is a style icon and boost to the commuter segment with best in class mileage.