Bajaj Platina

Bajaj Platina
Manufacturer Bajaj Auto
Production 2006-present
Predecessor Bajaj CT 100
Class 100 cc
Engine 99.3 ccAir-cooled, four-stroke cycle, single piston, kick start
Power 8.2 hp (6.1 kW) @ 7000 rpm
Torque 8.1 N·m (6.0 lb·ft) @ 5000 rpm
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork, 125 mm travel
Rear: Hydraulic, 105 mm travel
Brakes Front: 130 mm (drum)
Rear: 110 mm (drum)
Wheelbase 1275 mm
Dimensions L: 1990 mm
W: 770 mm
H: 1090 mm
Weight 113 kg (wet)
Related Bajaj Kawasaki Wind 125

Bajaj Platina is a 100 cc motorcycle manufactured by Bajaj Auto. The Platina was launched in April 2006 at an ex-showroom price of Rs 35,000[1] and crossed sales of 500,000 units within eight months of its launch.[2] A 125 DTS-Si variant with the same engine as the XCD was introduced in September 2008 with sales of more than 30,000 units per month[3] but subsequently discontinued

Design and styling

The Platina's design is the same as Bajaj Kawasaki Wind 125,which was launched in late 2003.[4]

Comfort and handling

The bike has a plush ride without sacrificing handling. It has an upright riding posture inline with other commuter bikes.[5]

Performance and fuel economy

The engine of Platina is from another 100 cc bike from Bajaj, the Bajaj CT 100. The bike is capable of a top speed of around 91 km/h and does 0–60 km/h in 8.08 seconds. In city traffic the bike returns 62 kmpl.[5][6]

Awards

The 100 cc Platina won the 2007 NDTV Profit Bike India-100 cc bike of the year award.

References

  1. 5.0 5.1 "Bajaj-Platina". Autocar India. 2006-01-06. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. "Second Wind-Bajaj Platina". Bike India. 2006-05-16. Retrieved 2009-05-04.

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