The Bajaj Platina 100 is a commuter motorcycle from Bajaj Auto. It is currently on sale. Commuter bikes are built for everyday riding: economical, easy to handle and inexpensive to run and maintain. With a 102 cc engine it sits in the entry-level 100–110 cc commuter class.
Power comes from a 102 cc single-cylinder air-cooled fuel-injected engine that makes 8.2 PS at 7,500 rpm and 8.3 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. Its stroke is longer than its bore (47 mm x 57.4 mm), a long-stroke layout that generally favours low-down pulling power. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 70 PS per tonne; by that measure, there is enough go for confident city riding and relaxed highway cruising. The claimed top speed is 90 km/h. It has both electric and kick start.
It has a 4-speed manual gearbox with an all-down shift pattern, and a chain carries drive to the rear wheel. It uses a wet multi-plate clutch.
It is built around a tubular single down tube with lower cradle frame. At the front, the suspension is hydraulic, telescopic type, travel - 135 mm forks. At the rear, it is spring in spring suspension, travel - 110 mm. Braking is by a 130 mm drum at the front and a 110 mm drum at the rear, with single-channel ABS. Single-channel ABS works on the front wheel, which does most of the stopping. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels — 2.75-17 at the front and 3.00-17 at the rear.
The seat is 807 mm off the ground, which is about average and suits most riders. It weighs 117 kg ready to ride, light enough to push around and park easily. Ground clearance is 200 mm — plenty for broken roads and tall speed breakers. It is 2,003 mm long, with 1,255 mm between the axles. Its 11 L fuel tank and claimed mileage of 75 kmpl work out to roughly 825 km per tankful on paper; real-world range is usually lower.
Equipment includes an analogue instrument console, a halogen headlamp and daytime running lamps. Safety equipment includes low fuel indicator and malfunction indicator.
The manufacturer's warranty is 5 years or 75,000 km. It comes with 3 free services, the first due at 500-750 km or 30-45 days. For the Bajaj Platina 100, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹899 doorstep service.
It is best suited to daily commuting and riders who put running costs first. Its gentle performance makes it a forgiving choice for a first bike.
Recommended tyre pressures are 25 psi front and 28 psi rear riding alone, and 25 psi front and 32 psi rear with a pillion. The published service intervals are 1st service at 500-750 km or 30-45 days, 2nd service at 4500-5000 km or 240 days and 3rd service at 9500-10000 km or 360 days. Its chain drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication and slack adjustment.
