Bajaj Platina 100

Bajaj Platina 100 checks all the right boxes for everyday use. It is a fantastic choice for everyday riding at an affordable price. Apart from this, the Bajaj bike has also been one of the most popular 100cc bikes in India since April 2006. Its stylish design, impressive mileage, and smooth handling cater to urban riders. Moreover, features like a plush ride setup are quality-focused.

When it comes to design, the Bajaj Platina 100 keeps things simple yet functional. Its overall look is practical yet slightly sporty touch due to its stylish graphics and bikini fairing. The front design features DRL lights combined with a halogen headlight, which ensures good visibility. However, the company could provide LED headlights for more convenience. Apart from this, the glossy black wind visor above the DRL lights adds to its charm.

From the left & right sides, it features colour-coordinated graphics that vary depending on the bike’s colour options. The bike is available in red, silver, gold, and blue colour options, all with a base coating of black. The large, dual-tone seat is not just stylish but extremely comfortable and ensures that both the rider and the pillion can enjoy long journeys. For pillion riders, Bajaj has included broad footpegs and flat floorboards, which are more stable and family-friendly than conventional designs. It also gets a saree guard that is very useful in Indian conditions.

The fuel tank branding with Platina’s logo and an E20 sticker near the fuel cap adds a neat finishing touch. To top it off, the bike’s chrome-finished exhaust and sleek metal guard add a premium vibe under the budget.

Under the hood, the Bajaj Platina 100 is powered by a 102cc air-cooled engine. This engine delivers 7.77 bhp and 8.3 Nm of torque, making it ideal for city rides. This bike can perform well in terms of top speeds, at 90 Kmph. However, these bikes are not made to run at high speeds like others. We suggest riders take this Bajaj Platina 100 at decent speeds of 40 to 50 Kmph.

Apart from this, it comes with a 4-speed gearbox, which makes it really easy to change gears and handle traffic. Now, what makes the Platina really special is its great fuel efficiency. Trust us! It has one of the best mileages in its class, with a claimed mileage of 75 kmpl.

Now, talking about one of the most-selling USPs of Platina 100, its ride quality. The bike is lightweight and easy to handle, so it is very easy to manoeuvre on busy city streets. Its compact design makes it stable even on rough roads.

The straight sitting position from the good handlebars allows riders to remain comfortable, even after riding for a long time. Moreover, the long and flat seats provide enough space for both the rider and passenger and even some room for luggage if necessary.

It is generally assessed that riders shorter than 5.5 feet might encounter some difficulty riding this bike. This is because it has nice ground clearances and seat height to make it comfortable to ride on various types of roads.The suspension system features a telescopic front suspension that can travel an up-and-down distance of 135mm with two rear shocks. This configuration ensures a smooth ride even on very bad roads. The brakes also have a front drum brake at 130mm and a rear drum brake at 110mm with a combi braking system for improved safety and stability.

This Bajaj bike comes with a lot of useful and practical features despite being affordable. The headlight system has a halogen bulb along with LED daytime running lights, which provide good visibility during the day and at night.The instrument console is an analog unit with important readouts of speed, odometer readings, fuel levels, and indicator lights. It may not look very modern compared to digital consoles, but it's easy to read and does the job very well.

Lastly, this two-wheeler's braking system prevents skidding while ensuring safety and ease of stopping. It also has strong tube tyres that can provide good grip on various types of roads.

The Bajaj Platina 100 stands as one of the finest options for any person looking to attain a reliable, economical, and comfortable commuter bike. This comes at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 68,685 and has four very appealing colour choices, thus making it quite an impressive value-for-money. For all who need a practical, affordable, and fuel-efficient ride, Bajaj Platina 100 stands out as the ultimate choice.