TVS Star City Plus Launched With Synchronized Braking Technology

The 110cc commuter also gets premium dual tone colours

Ahead of the festive season, TVS has launched a new grey-black dual-tone colour variant of the Star City Plus. In addition to the new colour option, the bike also gets TVS’ Synchronised Braking Technology (SBT) which applies the front and rear brake simultaneously for optimal braking performance. TVS claims to be the only manufacturer to offer this feature in a 110cc commuter segment, with the other model being the TVS Radeon. The rear view mirror caps get a dual-tone for added premium quotient. There’s a new 3D chrome emblem, refreshed flyscreen design and black grab rails at the rear, too. Apart from these features, the motorcycle is same as the regular variant.

Powering this motorcycle is a 109.7cc Ecothrust engine with a 4-speed transmission. The motor generates 8.4PS at 7000rpm and 8.7Nm at 5000rpm. Brakes include 130mm front and 110mm rear drum with SBT. The single cradle tubular frame rides on telescopic front forks and twin five-step adjustable shock absorbers at the rear.

TVS has priced this new colour variant at Rs.52,907 (ex-showroom). The dual-tone edition is also available in black-red, black-blue and red-black colour options. The Star City Plus competes with the Honda Dream Yuga (Rs 53,709), Hero Splendor iSmart Plus (Rs 54,900), Bajaj Discover 110 (Rs 51,674) and Yamaha Saluto RX Dark Night Edition (Rs 49,221). All prices ex-showroom Delhi. Here’s TVS’ official statement regarding the launch:

Press Release:

TVS Motor Company introduces a new variant of TVS StaR City+ for festive season

Available in a new Grey-Black dual tone colour with Synchronized Braking Technology

Hosur, September 24, 2018: TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two and three-wheelers in the world, today introduced a new variant for its stylish commuter motorcycle brand, TVS StaR City+ for the festive season. Sporting an elegant and stylish Grey-Black dual tone, the 'Ecothrust' 110cc powered motorcycle comes with Synchronized Braking Technology (SBT) and dual tone mirrors.

Synchronized Braking Technology (SBT) is a joint braking system that activates the front and rear brake simultaneously, thus providing superior braking control and minimising skidding to ensure safety of the rider. TVS Motor Company is the only manufacturer to offer this advanced technology in the 110cc motorcycle segment.

The new dual tone colour variant of TVS StaR City+ comes with four-speed gearbox, “Ecothrust” engine which offers an unmatched four stroke performance, with an output of 8.4 PS of power @ 7,000 rpm and a torque of 8.7 Nm @ 5,000 rpm.

TVS StaR City+ has the distinction of being the top ranked motorcycle in J.D. Power customer survey consistently for the last three years. It has garnered No.1 position in APEAL score as per J.D. Power Study for three years in a row and is rated as the No. 1 Economy motorcycle in 2018.

Taking forward its legacy as the stylish performer, the new variant is infused with exciting design cues, such as the well-known TVS chrome 3D label, a crown visor, along with a stylish black grab rail.

Apart from the introduction of the new Grey-Black colour, the TVS StaR City+ dual tone editions are also available in Black-Red, Black-Blue and Red-Black colour options.

The dual tone edition is priced at Rs.52,907 (Ex-Showroom Delhi) and is available at all TVS Motor Company showrooms across India.