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
- ↑ Archived August 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ (PDF) https://web.archive.org/20071029024736/http://www.bajajauto.com/1024/download/q3_2006.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 29, 2007. Retrieved January 23, 2015. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/20090105105906/http://www.bajajauto.com:80/1024/press/sep_sales2008.asp. Archived from the original on January 5, 2009. Retrieved January 23, 2015. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑
- 1 2 "Bajaj-Platina". Autocar India. 2006-01-06. Archived from the original on March 8, 2007. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ↑ "Second Wind-Bajaj Platina". Bike India. 2006-05-16. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
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