Bajaj Platina 125
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| 2-Wheeler Type | Commuter |
| Engine cc (Displacement) | 124.6 cc |
| Maximum Power | 8.4 HP @ 7000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 10 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | 1 |
| Number of Gears | 5 |
| Seat Height | 785 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 110 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres |
Pros
- Solid Build Quality
Cons
- Love It, Hate It Looks
Our take on this /// Verdict
Price
Mileage
Colour Options and Price in India | |
| Bike Variant | 2012 Bajaj Platina 125 |
| Availability Status in India | Discontinued |
| 2-Wheeler Type | Commuter |
| Latest Price in India | 2012 Bajaj Platina 125 price was Rs 42,000 before being discontinued. |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Colour Options | Black with Blue Decal, Black with Red Decal, Black with Red Decal, Red with Red Decal |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |
| Vehicle Overview | Bajaj Platina 125 is a discontinued model from the Indian manufacturer. It came with a 124.6 cc, air cooled engine producing 8.4 BHP at 7000 rpm and 10 Nm at 4000 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox. It was a powerful motorcycle as its low 110 kg of weight made it easy to sprint from standstill and return an excellent mileage. The commuter motorcycle was last sold for INR 42,000 while the Discover 125 currently sells in place of this really efficient motorcycle. It rivals Honda CB Shine, Hero Super Splendor, Hero Glamour and all other 125 cc bikes in the Indian market. |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |
| Engine Details | 124.6, 4-stroke, Natural Air Cooled, Spark Ignition Engine |
| Cooling | Air Cooling |
| Engine cc (Displacement) | 124.6 cc |
| Maximum Power | 8.4 HP @ 7000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 10 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | 1 |
| Ignition | Digital CDI with TRICS |
| Number of Gears | 5 |
| Gear Pattern | All down |
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |
| Mileage | 60 kmpl (approx) |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |
| Front Brake | Drum 110mm |
| Rear Brake | Drum 110mm |
| Front Tyre | 2.75 x 17" |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00 x 17" |
| Wheel Type | Alloys |
| Tubeless Tyres | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic , Telescopic type |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic , ‘SNS’type |
| Front Wheel Travel | 125mm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 100mm |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
| Overall Length | 1990 mm |
| Overall Width | 770 mm |
| Overall Height | 1090 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm |
| Seat Height | 785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 110 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.5 litres |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |
| Speedometer | Analogue |
| Tachometer | None |
| Trip Meter | None |
| Fuel Gauge | Analogue |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |
| Pass Light | |
| Battery Type | Low Maintenance |
| Capacity | 5Ah |
| Head Light | 12V, 35W/35W |
COMFORT FEATURES | |
| Electric Start | |
| Pillion Footrest | |
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |
Bajaj Platina 125 Review
Quick Review by Maxabout Team
Bajaj Platina 100cc was introduced in the year 2006 and was based on CT-100. It was categorized in the entry-level segment. The bike was introduced into the markets as the cheapest bike of its segment that competed with Hero Honda. From the time of introduction, the bike has been popular with the buyers in India and outside India also, due to its reduced cost and performance. After stopping Platina 125 for a while, Bajaj has re-launched the Platina 125 in the market.
The New Platina 125 is more or less same in terms of looks and styling like the old Platina 125. The killer looks of New Platina 125 includes premium black shade matte finish alloy wheels, clear lens headlamp, matt finished black silencer with chrome finish footrest, sporty instrument console, new color combination for graphics and decals, graphite tinted engine with transmission and chrome streaked side panels. With the exhaust-TEC engine, it is bound to perform well like the XCD 125 DTS-Si.
The New Platina 125 comes with a few cosmetic changes as well as a modified powertrain unit. New Platina 125 gets all-new body graphics. The engine of New Platina 125 develops a maximum power of 8.5 Bhp of maximum power at 7000 rpm with maximum torque of 10Nm at 4000 rpm. The earlier Platina 125 generated maximum power of 9.5 Bhp with 10.85 Nm of torque.
New Platina 125cc comes with the 5-speed gearbox in opposed to the 4-speed gearbox of the previous one. It has telescopic front suspension with a travel of 125 mm and the world's first SNS (Spring-N-Spring) rear suspension with the longest travel in its class of 100mm. As a result, the ride quality on the Platina is plush and perfectly sorted. The engine has a ride control switch to facilitate the biker to identify the optimum throttle opening to get the top mileage.
FAQs
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Which one should I buy – Bajaj Platina 125 or Pulsar 150?
29 December 2022 05:57Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i is a better option if mileage is not your first priority. The 150 cc Pulsar is excellent machine with a max output of 14.9 BHP @ 9,000 rpm and 12.5 NM @ 6,500 rpm. It provides a relaxed ride on the city roads and easily cruise at 60-70 kmph on the highways. The bike gets a top speed of 115 kmph and gets a relaxed 785 mm of seat height. Price of the same is INR 70,757 and newer version of Pulsar 150 DTS-i comes in dual tone shades. It returns a mileage of 40-50 kmpl.
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Pros: Best Mileage
Mileage is not good in 2021 updated version
Mileage is not good in new version 2021 like 55 kmph approximate. I really disappointed with this my older Bajaj Platina gives 80 kmph.
Best Features: Nothing good in bike compare to older version
Pros: Valance of bike good
Cons: Mileage is not good in new version
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Sir, good bike long trip no problem regarding engine and mileage 5 gear easy maintenance. When given service some parts replaced so do break down maintenance like oil change and air filter. thank you
Best Features: Mileage
Pros: Mileage, Engine
Cons: Nothing
best
best best, can't say anything wrong about it best bike for those who want the best mileage and best road drive and value for money
Best Features: every feature is best
Pros: nothing is bad in this point
Cons: nothing is to dislike
Good Bike
I bought this bike from 1 month ago. It's mileage is good. It's suspension is very nice. It's seat is soft but it is narrow for rider. It's sitting position is not good as compare to TVS star city plus and Honda CB Shine. Old Platina kick start bike is good for sitting position.
Best Features: Smooth handling
Pros: Pickup is good
Cons: Sitting position for rider is very bad