Bajaj Auto has seen sales going down with stiff competition. To counter and gain a stronger foothold in the commuter segment, Bajaj has introduced the new Platina ES. The company claims it to be a completely new product developed on a new platform with many technical changes.
The new Platina ES comes with a new 102 cc petrol engine with DTS-i technology which helps return 96.9 kmpl fuel efficiency making it World’s Most Fuel Efficient Bike. The motorcycle delivers max power of 8.2 ps @ 7500 rpm and max torque of 8.6 Nm @ 5000 RPM.
To make starting more easy, Bajaj has added an electric switch.
Other changes include –
- New long travel telescopic front suspension and SNS (double spring) rear suspension
- Long wheelbase
- Three inch wide rear tyres for superior grip and control on uneven roads
- New side panels, new exhaust, a refreshed headlamp design, new graphics and alloy wheels as standard
- The bike also offers the longest seat in the segment making it the perfect commuter motorcycle.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Single cyl, 2-valve, DTS-I with ExhausTEC |
| Capacity | 102 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 47 X 58.8 |
| Max. Power (Ps @ RPM) | 8.2 ps @ 7500 rpm |
| Max. Torque (Nm @ RPM) | 8.6 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
| Starting | Kick + Electric Starter |
| Top Speed | 90 Kmph (internally tested) |
| Carburetor | PTE 16 Manual choke |
| Transmission | 4 speed All down |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic, Telescopic Type, 125mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Trailing arm with co- axial hydraulic shockabsorber and coil springs. SNS |
| Front tyre | 2.75*17″, 41 P |
| Rear tyre | 3.00*17″, 50 P |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.5 L |
| Length | 2000 mm |
| Width | 840 mm |
| Height | 1060 mm |
| Wheel base | 1255 mm |
| Saddle height | 798 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm |
| Kerb weight (drum / disc) kg | 108 Kg |
The new Bajaj Platina is competitively priced at Rs. 45,431 (ex-showroom, Mumbai) and is available in three colours: ebony black, electron blue and candy red.
Goa Price to be updated soon.
