Here are the five most economical, practical and reliable 100cc motorcycles which you can consider buying this Diwali festive season
The Diwali festival is officially just a week away and it is considered the most auspicious time to buy new vehicles – be it a two-wheeler or be it a four-wheeler – in India. This time around, the Diwali festive season is witnessing overwhelming sales response with footfall increasing by multiple folds at several auto brand showrooms due to the recent cut in GST. It has ensured lower prices of scooters and motorcycles with engine capacity below 350cc and hence, in this piece, we will talk in detail about the 5 most economical 100cc bikes that you should consider buying this Diwali festive season.
1. Hero HF Deluxe
Hero HF Deluxe is one of the most economical, practical and reliable 100cc commuter motorcycles presently on sale in the Indian market. Available in a total of five variants namely Kick, Self, All Black, i3S and Pro in a price range of Rs 55,992-68,485 (ex-showroom, Delhi), it is presented with decent features such as LED headlamp, Digital speedometer, Low fuel indicator (LFI), 18-inch front and rear alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, and 2-step adjustable rear suspension.

Hero HF Deluxe is powered by the tried-and-trusted 97.2cc engine which also does duties to other popular Hero 100cc models such as Passion Plus and Splendor Plus. The engine generates max power of 7.9 bhp at 8000 rpm and highest torque of 8.05 Nm at 6000 rpm. It also features Hero’s i3S (Idle Stop-Start System) technology with best-in-segment mileage.
2. Honda Shine 100
The Shine 100 is Honda’s entry-level motorcycle in the Indian market as it comes at a price point of Rs 63,191 (ex-showroom, Delhi) in a single variant. It was recently joined by a more advanced DX version, which comes with multiple advanced features at a much higher price of Rs 69,694 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Both are equipped with the same 98.98cc petrol engine which makes top power of 7.3 bhp at 7500 rpm and peak torque of 8.05 Nm at 5000 rpm.

Some of the notable features in the commuter bike include digital LCD instrument cluster, real-time mileage, distance-to-empty, Combined Braking System, and telescopic front forks. The Shine 100 DX model can be availed in four colours namely Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, and Geny Gray Metallic while the standard variant is offered in five dual-tone paint schemes.
3. TVS Sport
The Sport is the most economical motorcycle in the Indian market as it comes across two trims namely ES and ES Plus at prices of Rs 55,100 and Rs 57,100 (ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively. Since the bike is purely meant for city commute, it gets basic features such as Econometer, USB charger, 5-step adjustable rear shock absorber, electric start, rear grab rail, and Automatic Headlight On (AHO) among others.

At the heart, TVS Sport has a 109.7cc engine which delivers power output of 8.1 bhp at 7350 rpm and torque performance of 8.7 Nm at 4500 rpm. The engine is paired to a 4-speed gearbox while the top speed is rated at 90 kmph. The base ES variant is available in four single-tone colour options namely Starlight Blue, All Black, All Grey and All Red. On the other hand, the ES+ grade comes in two dual-tone colours namely Black Neon and Grey Red.
4. Bajaj Platina 100
The Platina 100 has been in existence for more than two decades now. Available in a single variant at price of Rs 65,407 (ex-showroom, Delhi), it is sold in four dual-tone colourways namely Black + Red, Black + Silver, Black + Gold, and Black + Blue. Powered by a 102cc DTS-i engine, the power and torque stands at 7.8 bhp at 7500 rpm and 8.3 Nm at 5500 rpm, respectively.

Sitting on a cradle frame, Bajaj Platina 100 has a top speed of 90 kmph. It has the biggest fuel tank in the segment of 11 litres. Some of the notable features onboard the motorcycle are 17-inch stylish alloy wheels, Anti-skid braking system, LED DRL, 200 mm ground clearance, electric start, and wider rubber footpads for the pillion.
5. Hero Splendor Plus
The Splendor, being a household name in the country, is presently India’s highest-selling motorcycle. The Splendor Plus came into existence in 2004, which is more than two decades back from now. Hero Splendor Plus, in the present iteration, is offered in four grades namely Drum, i3s, Special Edition and 125 Million Edition in a price range of Rs 73,902-76,437 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The commuter motorcycle comes with several bells and whistles such as analog meter, 5-step adjustable rear suspension, side stand indicator, alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, and integrated braking system. The Splendor Plus is powered by the same 97.2cc engine which develops top power of 7.9 bhp at 8000 rpm and highest torque of 8.05 Nm at 6000 rpm while paired to a 4-speed gearbox.