Bajaj Platina FAQs
1. What is the price of Bajaj Platina in India?
The price of Bajaj Platina ranges from INR40,500 to INR47,405, ex-showroom. The on-road price for different Bajaj Platina variants will vary depending on the city and the local RTA rules.
2. What are the benefits and disadvantages of Bajaj Platina?
Some of the clear advantages of the Bajaj Platina are its low pricing, fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs. This is standard for any Bajaj product. The disadvantages include flimsy build quality and underpowered engine.
3. How much mileage does the Bajaj Platina give?
The Bajaj Platina performs in a dual way and on the city roads it can give a mileage of 60-65 kmpl and on long drives, it can go up to 72-75 kmpl.
4. What are the engine specifications of Bajaj Platina?
Bajaj Platina Comfortec comes with a 4-stroke air-cooled engine similar to the Bajaj CT 100. The digital CDI system gives a power of 8.2 bhp at 7500 rpm, and a peak torque of 8.00 Nm at 4500 rpm. Even at a top speed of 91 kmph, the SOHC unit of the bike is capable of supreme delivery.
5. What about the transmission of the bike?
The transmission of Bajaj Platina is seamlessly enabled by the four-speed constant mesh transmission. The air-cooled engine in the bike along with the fuel system comes with a PTE 16-manual choke carburettor.
6. Give some details about the performance and handling of the bike?
Once you are on the road riding this bike, you will come to realize the real potential of the Platina. The front suspension features a 125mm of travel. The rear suspension is obviously powered with the spring-in-spring (SNS), a Bajaj patented technology. This enables the bike for increased comfort even on bad roads with ditches and potholes. It also comes with a unique ride control switch that helps the rider maintain the necessary rpm while ensuring mileage delivery. The front and the rear drum brakes provide the best stopping power and 1275 mm wheelbase provides stability, making it a safe ride.
7. What is the difference between Bajaj Platina Kickstart CBS and the Bajaj Platina Comfortec Alloy Wheels?
There is not much of a difference between these models. The Bajaj Platina Kickstart CBS comes with an electric start button, zero maintenance of the battery, alloy wheels, high ground clearance, and SNS suspension. The Bajaj Platina Comfortec Alloy Wheels offers alloy wheels, SNS suspension, long seats, and stylish design and 3-inch wide tyres.
8. Which is a better bike among the two models in Bajaj Platina?
Both the models from Bajaj Platina are equally good and it depends on the individual choice. Both these models are capable of higher on-road performance and fuel efficiency. However, Platina Comfortec is more stylish.
9. Is it a popular bike or a best seller?
Yes, Bajaj Platina is a popular bike. It has outsold all the other bikes in similar price range and competition.
10. How about servicing quality of Bajaj?
Bajaj being a home-grown company offers prompt service and bike parts are easily available. Most Bajaj bikes, including the Platina, are low-maintenance motorcycles.