TVS Sport vs TVS XL 100 Heavy Duty
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Sport and TVS XL 100 Heavy Duty are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Sport costs ₹17,796 more than the XL 100 Heavy Duty, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 37% extra.
The Sport takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Sport and 6/10 for the XL 100 Heavy Duty.
Category by category
Price
XL 100 Heavy Duty
The XL 100 Heavy Duty starts ₹17,796 lower (₹47,918 against ₹65,714), about ₹560 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Sport
Sport claims 80 kmpl against 57 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,985 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Sport
Sport has the better power-to-weight ratio: 72 against 49 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
XL 100 Heavy Duty
XL 100 Heavy Duty is 24 kg lighter and lower in the seat (787 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Sport
Sport comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the XL 100 Heavy Duty.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Sport if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is absolute lowest running cost
Buy the XL 100 Heavy Duty if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is load-carrying and utility use
- your priority is lowest upfront budget
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Sport | XL 100 Heavy Duty |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹65,714 | ₹47,918 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹77,100 | ₹56,600 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹64,300 | ₹79,225 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹3,700 | ₹2,716 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,62,600 | ₹1,56,041 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSSport | TVSXL 100 Heavy Duty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹65,714 | ₹47,918 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,080 | ₹1,520 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 109.7 cc | 99.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 8.1 bhp | 4.3 bhp |
| Torque | 8.7 Nm | 6.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 80 kmpl | 57 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 4 Speed | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 58 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 112 kg | 88 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10 L | 4 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 787 mm |
| Ground clearance | 175 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1236 mm | 1228 mm |
| Length | 1950 mm | 1895 mm |
| Width | 705 mm | 670 mm |
| Height | 1080 mm | 1077 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 110 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 110 mm | Drum, 110 mm |
| ABS / CBS | SBT | SBT |
| Front suspension | Telescopic oil damped | Telescopic Hydraulic spring type |
| Rear suspension | 5 Step adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber | Swing arm with Hydraulic Shocks |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 2.75-1741P | 2.50-1641L |
| Rear tyre | 3.00-1750P | 2.50-1641L |
Sport vs XL 100 Heavy Duty: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Sport or the XL 100 Heavy Duty?
- The XL 100 Heavy Duty is cheaper by ₹17,796 at the base variant (₹47,918 against ₹65,714 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Sport or the XL 100 Heavy Duty?
- The Sport claims 80 kmpl against 57 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Sport and XL 100 Heavy Duty in Delhi?
- About ₹20,500: roughly ₹77,100 for the Sport and ₹56,600 for the XL 100 Heavy Duty, 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 ₹1,62,600 for the Sport and ₹1,56,041 for the XL 100 Heavy Duty, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The XL 100 Heavy Duty comes out ₹6,559 ahead.
