Bajaj Platina Information

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Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-SI
Manufacturer Bajaj Auto
Production 2008-present
Predecessor Bajaj CT 100
Successor Bajaj Pulsar 135
Class 125 cc
Engine 124.6 ccAir-cooled, four-stroke cycle, single piston, kick start / electric start
Power 8.5 hp (6.3 kW) @ 7000 rpm
Torque 10.5 N·m (7.7 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 110 kg (wet)

Bajaj Platina is a motorcycle built by Bajaj Auto. Currently there are two variants of Platina available with engine capacities of 100 and 125 cc. The 100 cc 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] The Platina 125 DTS-Si was introduced in September 2008 with sales of more than 30,000 units per month[3] and relaunched recently with a retuned engine.

Contents

Design and styling

The first variant of platina retained the panels, fairing and the tail lamp of an earlier bike by Bajaj, the Wind 125.[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 7.2 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



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