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Bajaj Discover 100T Vs. Hero HF Dawn

Bajaj Discover 100T and Hero HF Dawn are two of the most popularly searched bikes on MileageInfo.com. Both these bikes are in the 100cc category and they are a terrific value for money. However, the Discover 100T is priced almost 16,000 higher than the HF Dawn. While you can get a Dawn 100cc ex-Delhi at a price of Rs. 34,500, the corresponding price for Discover 100T is Rs. 50,500.

Hero HF Dawn vs Bajaj Discover 100T

Let us first talk about the technical specifications of both these bikes. First up, the engine – the Hero HF Dawn is built with a 97.2cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine that delivers a maximum power of 7.8PS and a corresponding torque of 8.04Nm. The Discover 100T on the other hand is equipped with a 102cc 4-valve DTS-i technology engine that delivers 10.2PS power and 9.2Nm torque. While the Discover offers a better power, it also comes heavier. The 100T kerb weighs 121kg while the HF Dawn is much lighter at just 109kg. The basic fuel tank of both the bikes are similar though with a capacity of around 10 liters although the 100T has a higher reserve at around 3.5 liters. Let’s tabulate all of this below for easier reference.

Specification Discover 100T HF Dawn
Displacement 102cc 97.2cc
Max Power 10.2PS @9000 7.8PS @7500
Max Torque 9.2Nm @6500 8.04Nm @4500
Kerb Weight 121kg 109kg
Wheelbase 1305mm 1235mm
Fuel Tank 10 liters 10.5 liters
Reserve 3.5 liters 1.8 liters
Price (ex-Delhi) Rs. 50500 Rs. 34500

Fuel Comparison

While both the HF Dawn and Discover 100T are both targeted at the entry level audience and hence are both focused heavily on mileage, the price-tag of Discover 100T may suggest that this bike is positioned at the younger college demographic who demand more stylish features. According to the manufacturers, the Discover 100T can deliver 87kmpl while the HF Dawn can deliver 82.91kmpl. Both these claims are made under standard test riding conditions which are very different from the every day city road conditions these bikes may otherwise subjected to. The mileage that you see on these bikes may hence be vastly different.

Let us now look at what reviewers have got to say with respect to the fuel efficiency offered by both these bikes. I was unable to get a source that has reviewed both these bikes. For the HF Dawn (earlier known as Hero Honda CD Dawn), members of IndiaGarage have together rated the economy to be somewhere between 55-60 kmpl. The best figure comes from two source – Wheelmela and AutomobileIndia. Both these sources claim a mileage of around 75 kmpl on the HF Dawn. InfiBeam too concurs on this number although they say out of the box, the bike only offers 65kmpl that increases by 10 units after the first servicing.

Customer reviews have not been so kind though. MouthShut users together rate the fuel consumption of the bike to be somewhere between 55-60 kmpl. Olx, the popular classifieds site has quite a few HF Dawn bikes on sale where the listed efficiency is between 60-70 kmpl. Take this number with a pinch of salt though considering that these users are trying to sell their bike and wouldn’t be saying bad things about it.

There have not been as many reviews for the Discover 100T though. MaxAbout claims a city mileage of around 65 kmpl on the 100cc bike. While xBHP claims a similar figure, reviewers at MotorBeam paint a more optimistic 70kmpl on the 100T. Overall I would say that although the number is pretty similar to what the HF Dawn seems to offer,we still do not have enough real customer reviews here to understand what the actual city road figure might be.

So there you have it. Here’s a tabulated listing of mileages as offered by various sources.

Source Hero HF Dawn (kmpl) Bajaj Discover 100T (kmpl)
Official 82.91 87
IndiaGarage 55-60 —
WheelMela 75 —
MotorBeam – 70
InfiBeam 65 (75 after servicing) —
AutomobileIndia 75 —
MaxAbout – 65
MouthShut 55-60 —
Olx 60-70 —
xBHP – 65

It’s a difficult proposition to have a pick between these two bikes based on mileage alone. I would suggest customers looking to purchase a bike to look into the other features offered by the Discover 100T and see if it justifies the Rs.16000 extra cost. Don’t forget that 100T is a new brand that should be seen favourably too. All in all, this is a decision that is not easy to make for me. What would you pick between the two?

Hero HF Dawn (CD Dawn)

After the joint venture between the Hero Group and Honda ended, Hero Motogroup has been rebranding the bikes that were household names in earlier times. Last week, the company announced that the much popular Hero Honda CD Dawn shall henceforth be called the Hero HF Dawn. The specifications stay the same though – the bike comes with a 97.2cc displacement 4 stroke engine that delivers a max power of 7.8 PS and torque of 8.04 Nm. The Hero HF Dawn is priced at a very affordable Rs. 34,500 ex-showroom in Delhi.

Hero HF Dawn Mileage

Hero HF Dawn Mileage Claims

Coming with a 97.2 cc engine, the HF Dawn is as entry-level as it can get. We have discussed a few other entry level bikes over the past week or two. Most of them are in the 100-110cc range; none lower than this. As with every entry level bike, mileage is of paramount importance with the HF Dawn as well. According to Hero Motocorp, the HF Dawn, or CD Dawn as people should still know it, can deliver 82.91 kmpl under standard test conditions.

In comparison, the officially claimed mileages of Yamaha Crux is 91 kmpl while that of TVS Jive is 82 kmpl. Both these bikes are entry-level as well.

Customer Fuel Economy Reviews

According to customers reviewing the HF Dawn on IndiaGarage, you may expect a mileage between 55-60 kmpl. On Wheelmela, the reports are more positive. According to the website, you may expect close to 75 kmpl on the Dawn. This mileage could be a combination of city and highway conditions although I am not very sure about this.

Reviewing the CD Dawn, InfiBeam reports that customers may expect an improvement in mileage after first servicing. They note that the initial mileage is 65 kmpl on city conditions and this increases to 75 kmpl after the servicing. AutomobileIndia reports a similar mileage of 75 kmpl in its fuel efficiency review.

To dig deep, let’s look at the reviews on MouthShut. There are 18 reviews for the bike on the site and the reviewers together rate the bike 4/5 for fuel efficiency. The mileage reported is on an average between 55-60 kmpl although customers have also reported higher mileages of up to 70 kmpl. But the point to note here is that there is hardly anyone complaining about a mileage lower than 50 kmpl.

On Olx, the mileages as expected are higher than those reported on MouthShut. Customers selling their bikes have consistently reported mileage between 60-70 kmpl which is pretty impressive.

Mileage Review Summary
Source Average Mileage (in kmpl)
Official 82.91
IndiaGarage 55-60
WheelMela 75
InfiBeam 65 (75 after first servicing)
AutomobileIndia 75
MouthShut 55-60
Olx 60-70

So should go for this bike? The HF Dawn has a few cons, the primary one being the older looking design given the fact that there have been a number of newer sleeker bikes in recent times. But when it comes to fuel efficiency, the Hero HF Dawn is right there on top. There is no question about this. We would give this a thumbs up!