The new TVS Star City Plus was teased last week. The Hosur-based company had released a teaser image and we reported that the updated model of the commuter would come equipped with a front disc brake. Well, we were right. The new TVS Star City Plus has been launched and it indeed features a front disc brake.
To improve the braking performance of the
Star City Plus, TVS Motor Company has now added a front disc brake which the
two-wheeler giant likes to call as ‘Roto Petal Disc’. It appears that the firm
has taken this step based on customer feedback. Unfortunately, there’s no ABS
on offer. Interestingly, the new Bajaj Platina 110 ABS has become the first
motorcycle in its segment to offer a single-channel ABS. It will be launched
very soon. TVS Motor Company could have used this opportunity and incorporated
ABS in the new Star City Plus.
Apart from the addition of the front disc
brake, no other changes have been incorporated in the new TVS Star City Plus.
The commuter continues to come with an LED headlamp, long and comfortable seat,
sporty dual-tone muffler, dual-tone rearview mirrors, and attractive graphics.
The semi-digital instrument cluster shows various necessary information.
There’s also a USB charger socket and a maintenance-free battery. The
suspension setup on the commuter includes a pair of conventional telescopic
forks upfront and 5-step adjustable hydraulic twin rear shock absorbers.
8.08 bhp and 8.7 Nm, that’s what the 110cc
single-cylinder Eco Thrust engine of the Star City Plus produces. The motor
features TVS Motor Company’s ETFi technology which enhances the overall
performance and fuel efficiency. For the transmission, there’s a 4-speed
gearbox. The new TVS Star City Plus with a front disc brake has been priced at
INR 68,465* which makes it INR 2600 more expensive than the regular drum brake
variant that retails at INR 65,865*. For now, the new motorcycle is available
only in the black-red dual-tone colour option.
