The lack of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) on the Bajaj Platina 125 has been a bone of contention for riders and safety activists. It’s puzzling that Bajaj would choose to do this when they offer ABS on their lower powered Platina 110. Many wonder why this choice was made, from cost cutting measures to marketing strategies to differentiate the two models. This debate also encompasses discussions about the safety standards in the Indian two wheeler market, the real world benefits of ABS on smaller displacement bikes and whether Indian consumers are willing to pay extra for this safety feature in the budget commuter segment. They say ABS is a must on a 125cc model, and it is not on the model, while others feel it doesn’t make sense on a bike in this category. It’s a topic that can lead to bigger conversations on motorcycle safety in India and toward the responsibilities of manufacturers to ensure that they provide the best in advanced safety features for the entire range of their products.