The Kristal DTS-i boasts of the Bajaj patented Digital Twin Spark Ignition (DTS-i) technology with ExhausTEC which offers excellent driving capabilities. This vehicle is also armed with the revolutionary Spring-in-Suspension technology (SNS) for a comfortable experience. It has the unique Front Fueling system that ensures a convenient refueling for the rider.
The newest entrant from the Bajaj stable is a style statement for the young college going girls.
Design And Engineering
A petite-looking, lady-friendly scooter with neat and friendly two-tone styling, the Kristal will also appeal to a wider audience. It has a modern front apron that leads into the scooter's angular and hawkish headlight nacelle. The speedometer cluster reads well and has a `smart-light' sensor that automatically illuminates dials when light conditions drop. A fuel gauge and low fuel warning light are standard and in a brilliant design effort, you can access the Kristal's fuel filler located below the handlebars without getting off the scooter.
The scooter front contains a cubbyhole for knick-knacks.
Both brake levers are well turned out and it also has a rear brake lock clamp, invaluable, on any gearless vehicle. Switches work like a treat to offer the regular and push-to-cancel indicators and a parking light. The Kristal's mirrors are a shade too dinky on their outside. Also, another gremlin is sharp edges on the headlight cowling around the palm grip area, which may chaff rider's knuckles on bumpy roads.
The Kristal talks to its riders — emits alarms when the side-stand is down and the engine running, when indicators are operated, and also when the underseat bay is opened or closed.
In a smart move, this scooter's ignition key operates a variety of options other than ignition and handlebar locking. The same keyhole also doubles up to open the fuel filler and underseat bay. The Kristal's key-operated throttle lock should keep thieves at bay. A voluminous storage bin is hidden below the scooter seat, which illuminates refrigerator-style when opened. The floorboard is flat, comfy and wide with an integrated mat texture.
The Kristal's main-stand is light and easy to operate because of sound engineering. The rear of the scooter is neatly contoured with an integrated and beak-shape taillight cluster, capped with a broad alloy grab bar.
Powertrain & performance
The four-stroke cycle 94.8cc Kristal slots in shrewdly between the 87.8cc Scooty Pep Plus and 102cc Pleasure, Activa and Dio family line-up. It's a force air-cooled single-cylinder motor that uses a cast-iron block and aluminium-alloy head. Bore and stroke dimensions are 53mm x 43mm, making this a short-stroke motor typical of Bajaj today. It's interesting to note the Bajaj engine makes more power than the larger Hondas, to output 7.3bhp at 7,500 rpm, while the peak torque figure is 0.78kgm made at 5,500 rpm.
The Kristal uses an intelligent self-starter that takes over starting operations once the button is depressed with either brake activated. It knows how long to engage the starter, as well as how much choke resources to automatically tender the carburettor for various conditions during cold starts.
Among the smartest moves on the Kristal is its fuel tank location — within the floorboard — which necessitates a fuel pump that one can hear whirring each time the ignition is switched on.
The Kristal does well to employ Bajaj's trademark DTS-i technology— short for Digital Twin Spark-ignition. It's a technology that makes the engine sound unique and helps performance, fuel economy and snappy throttle response. The Kristal has a butter-smooth engine with an adequate turn of performance available to its user. This scooter went from 0-60kph in 12.25 seconds en route to a top speed of 81kph. Both figures put it well in the league of scooters such as the Pleasure, Activa and Dio.
'Ride Control' is Bajaj's way to provide a tactile bump in the throttle arc and tell riders that opening throttle above that point will spoil fuel economy.
This smart scoot provides an oil-window in its alloy engine case for convenient engine oil level inspection.
Handling & braking
The scooter's tubular frame is perfectly engineered and coupled with a nice riding position. At the rear it uses a spring-within- spring-enabled single shock absorber with the engine as its stressed mate. The rear end feels right with a good blend of plush, as well as nifty handling even when riding with a pillion.
The Kristal succeeds at keeping handling easy and light at all times. There are top-class MRF tyres, and steering feel is nimble and accurate at city riding speeds. Turning into corners is feather-like.
Keeping the Kristal's fuel tank low and under a rider's feet is this scooter's ace in the pack. This results in the Kristal feeling a lot more stable while cornering. The Kristal uses drum brakes front and rear and these work well with good feel and adequate bite. Our quickest stop had the gear-free Bajaj halt from 60kph to rest in 20.95 metres and 2.76 seconds.
Fuel economy
The DTS-i-tech-enabled Kristal delivered really good mileage figures with 48.9kpl in the city and 50.2kpl on the highway.
Key Features :
Front fueling :
- Front fuel filling 1st time in category.
- Remote opening of fuel cap.
- No need to get up from the seat & open the seat for petrol filling.
- Convenience of fuelling the bike while sitting.
- No spillage of fuel on the stuff under the seat.
- Largest under seat storage of ~ 22 Lts.
- Remote opening system.
- Automatic illumination.
- Alarm for seat open / close.
- Enough Space to keep all the stuff safely under the seat.
- Remote opening means more secure luggage area.
- Alarms gives added safety
- Spacious, clean, secure & private storage.
- Bundle of advance technology delivering best in category power, mileage & low emission.
- Best in category performance.
- Max Speed :: 80 Kmph
- Displacement :: 95 cc
- 5 Convenient functions with 1 Key.
- 1 Key location for operating -Ignition,Petrol tank cap,Seat opening,Steering lock,Unique accelerator lock
- Maximum convenience for the user.
- The light sensor automatically switches on the pilot lamp, tail light & Speedo console light .
- Reminder to switch on the headlight while riding into dark zones like basement, tunnel or dusk/twilight.
- The unique coaxial Spring in Suspension (SNS), gives superior riding comfort on all type of road condition .
- Most comfortable ride.
- Battery Indicator (LED) flashes continuously if battery voltage drops below specified voltage.
- In normal condition it glows for few seconds as soon as ignition key is turned “ON” and then switches off automatically.
- If battery indicator does not glow for few seconds when ignition key is turned “ON” please ensure that seat is locked properly.
- Recharge battery if battery indicator flashes continuously.
- Battery indicator tells user the charge status of battery.
- It reminds user to get battery recharged in time.
- Reserve indicator on the console.
- Starts to glow when fuel level is 900 ml or less.
- Reminder for refueling, like in premium cars.
- Maintenance free battery.
- No hassle of topping up.
- Temperature sensitive choke.
- Comes on when engine temp is below 40 C.
- Easy Start at any time in any temp. condition.
- Trouble free easy start.
- Front :: Mechanical Expanding Shoe Type (110 mm).
- Rear :: Mechanical Expanding Shoe Type (110 mm)
- Max. Horsepower :: 5.38 KW (7.2 ps) @ 7500 rpm (ps/rpm).
- Max. Torque :: 7.66 Nm @ 5500 rpm (kg m/rpm).
Technology :
DTS-i : It's technology with two spark plugs and digital ignition. Two spark plugs ensure complete burning of fuel giving optimum power & mileage. The digital system controls the ignition, which varies with load conditions to ensure good pick-up.
Exhaust TEC :Exhaust TEC’ is a device incorporated in exhaust system of ‘Kristal DTS-i’ engine. ‘TEC’ stands for ‘Torque Expansion Chamber’. This world-first technology developed by Bajaj Auto improves the ‘Scavenging’ process.The exhaust system of Wave has this revolutionary feature incorporated, which drastically improves engine torque at low revs without compromising anything at mid or high engine revs. It has been extensively optimised to get the maximum possible performance out of the engine.
The Kristal offers good value for money and is a smart-looking Bajaj product. Its DTS-i engine is a frugal delight and also shows a quick turn of performance when called for. Lack of alloy rims and telescopic forks disappoint, yet it's a scooter with a bagful of features and a truly brilliant low fuel tank, which helps handling.
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