The Bajaj Platina 110 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 115.5 cc engine it sits in the 125–150 cc class.
Power comes from a 115.5 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that makes 8.48 bhp at 7,000 rpm and 9.81 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. Peak torque arrives low in the rev range, at 5,000 rpm, which makes it relaxed to ride in traffic. Its stroke is longer than its bore (50 mm x 58.8 mm), a long-stroke layout that generally favours low-down pulling power. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 72 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 electric 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, 135 mm travel forks. At the rear, it is SOS with nitrox canister rear wheel stroke of 110 mm rear suspension. Braking is by a drum at the front and a drum at the rear, with a combined braking system (CBS). Using the rear brake lever also applies some front brake, which shortens stops for riders who lean on the rear brake. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, 80/100 - 17 at both ends.
The seat is 807 mm off the ground, which is about average and suits most riders. It weighs 119 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 2,006 mm long, with 1,255 mm between the axles. Its 11 L fuel tank and claimed mileage of 70-80 kmpl work out to roughly 880 km per tankful on paper; real-world range is usually lower.
Equipment includes an analogue instrument console, a halogen headlamp, centre stand and low fuel indicator. Safety equipment includes side-stand engine cut-off and malfunction indicator.
The manufacturer's warranty is 75,000 km or 5 years. It comes with 3 free services, the first due at 500-750 km or 30-45 days. For the Bajaj Platina 110, 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.
