TVS Star City Plus BS6

The Indian two-wheeler maker, TVS launched its new Star City+ in the domestic market in order to give its motorcycle portfolio a boost as the BS6 emission norms kick in. Star City is known for its fuel economy and comfortable ride. The new TVS Star City+ is a new, premium variant in the Star bike range, which is targeted at the young Indian bike buyers with a premium look and feel, good features, mileage and reliability. The new TVS Star City+ is braced with many qualities such as a refreshing styling and very frugal EcoThrust engine and it delivers quite the experience that its maker claims to offer.

TVS offers a revamped design on the new Star City+ which is pretty subtle and attractive. However, a close look reveals the noticeable sharper and enhanced looks of this Star variant that comprises of a more sculpted design and bolder creases on the fuel tank and the rest of the body of the bike. The design now looks more sporty than commuter design. Moreover, there is a premium dual-tone single seat that is comfortable for the rider and the pillion for daily use. At the front, you get a new LED Headlamp that looks more sporty and is first in the segment. The side profile comes with alloy wheels and a new sporty exhaust muffler with "Ecothrust" badging. At the rear, you get a tail lamp with turn indicators. TVS now offers a mobile charging socket through which you can charge your mobile device. The semi-digital instrument cluster shows speed in an analogue console while the odometer and fuel gauge is showcased digitally. There is also an econometer and a service reminder.

The new TVS Star City+ is a proficient city bike from all aspects and offer good performance on the busy urban roads. This new motorcycle model offers good riding dynamics in the city conditions, especially at low speeds making it a great heavy traffic handler. Its engine offers decent power and feels pretty refined. Though it lacks quick acceleration but offers good mid-range response. While gear shifts are not very smooth, the clutch feels really good. It also offers an overall comfortable riding experience and offers effortless handling of the sharp turns. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at the front and Hydraulic Shock Absorber with 5-steps of adjustability. The suspension absorbs most of the bumps and potholes and the ride stays smooth. TVS Star City+ top speed is 90kmph which is quite good for a motorcycle of this segment.

TVS Star City Plus aimed towards those who are looking for a commuter motorcycle that is comfortable for daily use and returns a good mileage. The motorcycle is also easy to ride and manoeuvre. 

TVS Star City Plus mileage should be around 85kmpl as per ARAI. TVS Star City Plus fuel tank capacity is 10-litres.

The new TVS Star City+ is powered by the 109 cc, 4 strokes, air-cooled EcoThrust motor that has been tweaked to offer improved fuel efficiency while not compromising its decent power and performance. The engine now comes with fuel injection to be BS6 compliant and reduce emissions. This engine offers a max power of 8 Bhp at 7350 rpm and a peak torque of 8.7 Nm at 4500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 4-speed transmission gearbox.

Braking duties are taken care of by a 130mm drum in the front and 110mm drum brake at the rear. The braking of the motorcycle is enhanced with a Synchnorized braking system. TVS offers Dura Grip tyres which are also tubeless.

TVS Star City Plus competes with HeroPassion 110, Bajaj Platina 110 and Honda CB Shine.