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Here is a brief review of Bajaj Platina bike. Bajaj Platina motorcycle is an entry level motorcycle in India.

Bajaj Platina

Bajaj Platina
Baja Platina is a bike built by the Bajaj Auto. Baja Platina borrows extensively from the Bajaj Wind and Bajaj CT 100 models. There are two variants of Platina having engine capacities of 100 CC and 125 CC. The 100 CC Platina was introduced in the year 2006 while the Platina 125 DTS-Si was introduced in 2008.

Looks & Styling
Bajaj Platina comes in various colors with dazzling chrome graphics. It has unique streak designed side panels and optoprism head lens with clear lens blinkers. Platina's levers, grips, mirrors and switchgear are of the finest quality, and add to its exquisiteness.

Control & Comfort
Bajaj Platina has a telescopic front suspension with travel of 125 mm and the world's first SNS (Spring-N-Spring) rear suspension with the longest travel in its class of 100mm. Bajaj Platina offers a plush ride without sacrificing on the handling part. It has an upright riding posture inline with other commuter bikes.

Engine & Performance
Bajaj Platina 100 cc comes with four-stroke, single-cylinder, and 99.27cc engine. Bajaj Platina develops 8.2bhp peak power at 7500rpm and 0.82 kgm of torque at 4500 rpm. Platina is equipped with world class ExhausTEC (Torque Expansion Chamber) technology for the exhaust system. ExhausTEC drastically improves engine torque at low revolutions without compromising anything at mid or high engine revolutions. The Bajaj Platina engine has a ride control switch that indicates optimum throttle opening for best mileage.

Mileage and Economy
Bajaj Platina 100 cc delivers a mileage of about 70 km/l in actual city driving while highway driving may yield another 10 km/l.

Engine
Type 4-Stroke
Cooling Type Natural air cooled
Displacement 99.27 cc
Max Power 6.03 kw (8.2 bhp) @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque 8.05 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Ignition Type Digital CDI & TRICS III
Transmission Type Constant Mesh Type
Electrical System
System 12V AC+DC
Head Light 12V, 35W / 35W (HS1)
Horn Single, 12V DC
Suspension
Front Suspension Hydraulic, Telescopic type, 125mm travel
Rear Suspension Hydraulic, 'SNS' Type, 100mm travel
Tyres
Front tyre size 2.75*17", 41 P
Rear tyre size 3.00*17", 50 P
Fuel Tank
Fuel tank Capacity 13.0 L (Reserve : 2 L)
Dimensions
Overall Length 190 mm
Overall Width 770 mm
Overall Height 1090 mm
Wheel Base 1275 mm
Kerb Weight 113 kg