There is a lot of debate among riders about the reliability of the Bajaj Platina 125 for daily long distance commuting, especially if you need to use your bike for work or have a long daily commute. Bajaj markets the Platina as a dependable workhorse, yet real world experiences are different. Many users who’ve used the bike over years, report great reliability with minimal issues, and that the bike is able to deal with the daily long rides without so much a sweat. But others have had ongoing problems, notably with electrical components and poor build quality. It’s an ongoing discussion about how the bike performs at different weather conditions, its capability to deal with continuous highway speeds and how often maintenance is required compared to Hero or Honda. Riders also question the long term durability of the ComforTec features and how the bike's fuel economy stands up under constant high mileage use. This is a topic that often brings comparisons with other popular commuter bikes and the real cost of ownership over several years of hard use.