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2015-09-02
Bajaj Platina 100cc motorcycle price and review
Baja Auto launched Bajaj Platina 100cc motorcycle on April 2006. It crossed 500000 unit sales within 8 months after launch. It is commuter bike for entry level users who are seeking for low cost bike. It is least expensive bike of Bajaj.Engine
Bajaj Platina 100 is powered by air-cooled 4strokes 99.27cc engines which returns 8.2BHP@7500rpm and 8.05Nm@4500rpm of torque. It is mated to 4speed manual gearbox. All gears are down pattern. Its aim to provide better mileage not giving the sporty look.
Body
This is a real slim bike from Bajaj. Its body dimension is 1990 x 770 x 1090 mm(LxWxH). Its Kerb weight is 113kg and ground clearance of 162mm. Fuel tank contains 13Liters fuel with 2 liters reserve.
Suspensions
Bajaj Platina 100cc motorcycle build with Hydraulic Telescopic Type suspension both front and rear. Both suspensions are played well even in unfriendly road.
Wheels and Tyres
The fat free platina contains fat free tyres. Front tyre is 2.75 X 17 and rear is 3 X 17. Both wheels are alloy made.
Colors
Bajaj Platina 100 is available with 3 dual tones. Black with blue, black with red and red with red.
Design & Style
It is a cheap commuter bike from Bajaj. So, it is not sporty or too much stylish. But it's design is very elegant and smart. Anyone can like it. Considering its price no one can unhappy on it. To reduce cost, it has no digital meter. Both speedometer and fuel gauge are analogue. It has no fuel or battery indicator.
Performance
It is one of the fuel economy bike from Bajaj Auto. It runs around 70-75km/L. Bajaj Platina 100 is capable to provide around 90 km/H.
Comfort and Safety
This bike is comfortable for long or city ride. Pillion feels comfort on its spacious and comfortable seats. It provides smooth, comfortable and stable rides.
Competitors
Hero HF-Deluxe and Hero HF-Dawn.
Awards
Bajaj Platina 100 won "Best of the bike" award on 2007 from NDTV Profit.
Positive
- Low Price
- Fuel Economy
Negative
- Poor Design
- Low acceleration
- No disc brakes
- Poor performance
