Bajaj Platina 100 vs TVS Star City Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Platina 100 and TVS Star City Plus are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹988 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Platina 100 takes 3 of the 4 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Platina 100 and 6/10 for the Star City Plus.
Category by category
Price
Platina 100
The Platina 100 starts ₹988 lower (₹71,038 against ₹72,026), about ₹30 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Platina 100
Platina 100 claims 75 kmpl against 70 kmpl. That is roughly ₹869 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Star City Plus
Star City Plus has the better power-to-weight ratio: 70 against 67 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Platina 100
Platina 100 adds combi-brake (cbs) that the Star City Plus does not have on any variant.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Platina 100 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is first-time buyers
- your priority is tight budgets
Buy the Star City Plus if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is buyers who want a digital console
- your priority is daily city commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Platina 100 | Star City Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹71,038 | ₹72,026 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹83,000 | ₹84,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹59,955 | ₹64,300 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹3,984 | ₹4,032 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,64,439 | ₹1,69,832 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPlatina 100 | TVSStar City Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹71,038 | ₹72,026 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,250 | ₹2,280 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 99.6 cc | 109.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 7.8 bhp | 8.1 bhp |
| Torque | 8.3 Nm | 8.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 75 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 4 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 117 kg | 115 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | 10 L |
| Seat height | 807 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | 172 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1255 mm | 1260 mm |
| Length | 2006 mm | 1984 mm |
| Width | 713 mm | 750 mm |
| Height | 1100 mm | 1080 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 110 mm | Drum, 110 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | SBT |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic, Telescopic Type, 135mm travel | Telescopic (Oil damped) |
| Rear suspension | 110 mm, Spring in Spring Suspension | 5 step adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 2.75x17 | 2.75X17"41P |
| Rear tyre | 3.00x17 | 3.0X17"50P |
Platina 100 vs Star City Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Platina 100 or the Star City Plus?
- The Platina 100 is cheaper by ₹988 at the base variant (₹71,038 against ₹72,026 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Platina 100 or the Star City Plus?
- The Platina 100 claims 75 kmpl against 70 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Platina 100 and Star City Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹1,000: roughly ₹83,000 for the Platina 100 and ₹84,000 for the Star City Plus, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,64,439 for the Platina 100 and ₹1,69,832 for the Star City Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Platina 100 comes out ₹5,393 ahead.
