This shootout should have been a one-sided affair as the G5 hails from a segment higher than the revised CT100. Yet, as it so happens, life is full of surprises. In the styling department, the G5 with its pleasing design and also more upmarket build quality socks it to the CT100. While the rivals spar evenly with their engines, the CT100 with its new Spring-In-Spring suspension clearly shows the G5 the door. And, in the crucial Fuel Economy stakes, the CT100 is more of a frugal sipper with each litre of fuel. The new Bajaj CT100’s killer advantage though lies in it being a more-than-comparable product despite being priced far lower and belonging to a lower segment, which leaves us in no doubt as to who wins. Yamaha clearly needs to add more than mere cosmetics if it wishes to spice up the Libero-turned-G5.

TESTERS NOTES
Yamaha G5 is not stable under hard braking.
CT100's ride quality has improved with innovative SIS tech.
Both bikes have comprehensive and top-notch switchgear.