STAR LOOKS BLAND IN COMPARISON TO WELL-GROOMED CT 100
Both the CT 100 and Star offer staid commuter-bike profiles. Paint quality, fit and finish and attention to detail are equally good on both, though the CT 100 is definitely more stylish.

A dual-tone front mudguard is stock equipment on the Bajaj motorcycle and while the basic CT 100 comes with a round headlight, those willing to shell out a premium can avail of a more up-market edition with a tidy bikini fairing, halogen-bulb, altered indicators and an aluminium alloy grabhandle.

The CT 100 as well as the Star share simple, twin-pod meters in readable formats though the Star surprisingly lacks a fuel gauge. Levers, mirrors, grips, plastics and all rubber articles are just about acceptable on both these entry-level bikes, while the CT 100's switchgear is a noticeable notch above the Star's dismal units. While the CT 100 goes out of its way in offering a pass-light switch unique to its segment, the Star doesn't even bother with push-to-cancel indicators.

Fuel tanks on both bikes are vastly different and hugely contribute towards creating their different identities — while the Star’s bulbous 16-litre unit feels muscular and beefy, the CT 100’s narrow 10.5-litre tank helps the bike feel agile.

Compared to the CT 100 that enjoys a modern and attractive-looking rear section, the Star loses lots of brownie points for having trimmed away a rear fairing. Furthermore, the CT 100 is fitted with fibre mudguards where the more rudimentary Star makes do with chromed metal units at both the front and the rear. Night rides revealed that both bikes possess ample candlepower.