Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Awesome mileage figures. Btw next oil change at 4500 kms will be too much for a mineral oil and also the engine is in run in process. I would suggest you to change the oil yourself at around 2000-2200 kms.

Update - First Free Service

CT100 – First Free Service

In two weeks I ride for about 800KMs. First service is to be done between 500-700KMs.
The Bill came up to Rs. 640.

Problems before the Service:
Starting Problem: It will start in one kick but the engine dies if I open the throttle. It happens until the engine is fully warmed up. I warm up for about 3 mins, still it happens until it runs for but 3 kms. Later it behaves normally.
Clutch: Some sort or hiccups/jerking when moving the vehicle
Gears: Shifting the gears are not engaging properly. It makes a huge slipping & Chain noise every time I release clutch in slow moving traffic
Play in front sprocket/Chain Noise: It is related to the above gear shifting problem.

My thoughts for the above problems:
Starting Problem: Seems like the bike will be sitting idle and also in dust for quite a long time before I purchased. Air filter will be accumulated with dust and no proper supply of air. Blockage in Jets. Cleaning the Air Filter will solve the problem
Clutch & Gear & Chain Noise: In the beginning I was little bit scared if it has any weak/faulty bearing, bent shifting forks, etc.
Generally in Showrooms if anybody ask for test ride, I heard they will remove the speedo cable and give it for test ride. I thought my bike also would have ridden by many folks. I don’t know how badly they have ridden it.

After the Service
Starting Problem: I think it is not completely solved. But still I need to warm up the bike in the morning for 2mins.
Clutch, Gears & Chain Noise: I cannot say it is solved completely. But it is acceptable. Gear engaging is really reduced a lot but not completely. Sometimes I get & feel the gears engaging sound when I leave my clutch. I think new oil change has done the work.
After the Service the vehicle is much better, in fact smoother than before.


Mileage (Note: It is not the exact one, I have roughly calculated.)
Total KMs run: 800
Petrol used: 9 Liters
KMPL = 88.89
The bike has not run more than 50KMPH speed. I guess it is a good figures.


Few of my bike’s picks after first service:



The second free service is between 4500km to 5000km.

I will share my experience once I ride few more kilometers.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Ok. Long rides question, will answer at leisure. Total kilometres run by the vehicle is approximately 82700kms. Speedometer changed once at 14190 kms under warranty. Currently about 68520kms on the odometer.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Have you done any long rides on your CT100?
If yes - Please share your experiences.

Till now how many kilometers it has run?

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The Catalogue for CT100 is very helpful. Thanks.

It has detailed part numbers along with diagrams. Very informative.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Thank you, Prashant. Yup. Long life esp. for a Bajaj bike from 2004-05. Front fairing stickers are stuck incorrectly, but I like it. Most people may not be able to tell the difference.

I have a spare part catalogue for CT100. I will post it shortly, subject to moderator approval.

The source for the document is Bajaj website and obtained through google search using legitimate resources.

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@rk1785
Thanks a lot
Your Clutch Plates are really given a good life of 80000KMs. I think you have ridden your bike very smoothly and very well maintained.

Newly painted vehicle is looking good & shining.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Hi. Congratulations on your new bike. I have had the Bajaj CT 100DX since January 2005. It has been a long journey with such a trusty companion. As you may be aware that I also have a 1972 Jawa which is being restored currently. Anyway the petrol prices has started to increase. I projected that even if the prices remained constant , given the kms I drove in a month on the Jawa, just the petrol costs could help me purchase a new bike. My father gave me INR 1,00,000 to purchase a bike. Yes, the number of zeroes is correct. The on road price of CBZ (classic) was around 65K for the disc brake version. The Pulsar 150cc (this was the time where both drums and alloys were available) was for 50/55K.
Anyway I tested the LML bikes (graptor & freedom), Honda Unicorn (only kickstart was available). The Honda showroom guy actually told me that this bike is targeted for a young populace who should be able to kick start a bike and the company does not think that they need an electric starter. I stray from the story.
Coming back, so I shortlist the bike based on the fact that I wanted the best mileage and not power or speed, I already had that in my Jawa. So I go in for this bike after ruling out the TVS Centra and Bajaj Byk, which also had approximately 100kmpl. I didn't want the Hero Honda CD100, Splendor or Passion as they offered much less in terms of mileage & also had a lot of vibrations. So I test drove the CT 100 at the Bajaj showroom, till 60-70kmph there were no vibrations, it was smooth and well dampened. I loved it from that very moment. I bought it and got it home within 2 days with all paperwork. I parcelled it to my place of studies and used it there. I had my bike serviced over there for the time I was there. The Bajaj service centre guys got to knew me well and their senior mechanic always set the carburettor and valves for my bike. I had had the Teflon coating done. It was maintained pristinely. The Bajaj service centre got the Bike average tester machine and I got a mileage of 108kmpl on it consistently. The on road test with 100ml petrol returned a projected mileage of about 97kmpl. The actual on road mileage for me was approx. 75-83kmpl. After I came back to Mumbai, I tried taking it to the Company service centre, came back thoroughly dissatisfied and then started taking the bike to the FNG. It used to give me about 60-65kmpl on Mumbai city. After 10 and a half years and 80000kms, I had to change the clutch plates. A month later there was some mild inconsistent tapping noise in the engine area, to which FNG advised cam bearing and reboring. We did it. A month after that, I finally decided to go ahead with the painting work. So I got it painted. The indicators, headlight, front visor, mirrors and spokes were changed.

Since its purchase, I have not required to claim insurance even once. I currently get an 85% discount (50% no claim bonus + 35% added) on the base premium.
I have complete records of my bike and all the PUCs till date. I have had the rear tyre changed thrice (will have to check my file) and the front tyre once. Coming rains I might change the rear tyre also to a CEAT, currently it is MRF.

Difference between CT100 & CT100B

Difference between CT100 & CT100B



Please update if there are any other differences

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Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Congrats on your bike. As Divya mentions, unlikely that your engine oil will last 5k. Change as soon as you 'feel' the gear shifts getting rough!

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

5000 km are too long an interval, at least for an oil change. I would advice you do an oil change outside SVC every 2k or 2.5k km, so that it makes every alternate change at the SVC.

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Thanks a lot.

Sure I will be little careful in break in process. Since it doesn't have RPM Meter, in Catalog it is advised to keep below 40KMPH for the first 1000KMs and below 45KMPH till 2000KMS.

By the way for CT100 Bajaj is providing only 3 Free Services.
1. First 500-750KMS
2. 5000KMS
3. 10000KMS.

After that we need to get another 3 paid services by 5000KM's interval to avail any Warranty...

Later on I will try to maintain by myself. I believe most of the maintenance tips are there available in 'Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion' thread. Infact that is my Guide.

Of course I need all of your suggestions, tips, guidance, etc... if I come across any problems with my motorcycle.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Congrats prashanth sir! Make sure you properly break in the new engine. Keep us posted.

Bajaj CT 100 - 2015 Model

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