Friday, October 16, 2009

Bajaj Platina-1

Author: Monty Alexander
You can see large number of Bajaj bikes on the Indian roads. These bikes are very much popular among the bike riders in India. New 100cc, Platina is the new bike from Bajaj Auto. Bajaj is known for providing motorcycles which are perfect combination of style, power and speed. Bajaj Auto manufactures bikes which are designed for the Indian bikers and Indian roads. Many earlier bikes from this company such as Baja Pulsar, Baja Discover are welcomed open heartedly and are a huge success. Since its launch in 2006, Bajaj Platina is ruling the hearts of eth riders in this segment. Apart from Bajaj Platina 100CC, there is another variant of the bike that is Bajaj Platina-1 introduced in 2008.

Baja Platina 100CC is designed on the lines of its successors like Bajaj CT 100 and Bajaj Wind Models. Riders get the complete pleasure due to its design. Its stylish design includes streak designed side panels, head lens with lens blinkers and it features fine quality grips, switchgears, mirrors, levers and more. It is available in various colors with striking chrome graphics. This bike offers great riding control and comfort due to the presence of telescopic front suspension and SNS (Spring-N-Spring) suspension in rear side. You can go for pleasurable long ride without compromising on the control and handling. Like other commuter bikes, it also requires upright riding posture.

The great performance of this bike is due to its great engine. Platina comes equipped with four-stroke, single cylinder, 99.27 CC engine. This engine delivers 8.2 BHP of maximum power at 7500rpm and torque of 0.82kgm at 4500rpm. Patina is designed with ExhausTEC (Torque Expansion Chamber) technology. This world class technology for exhaust system helps improve the torque of the engine minimally low revolutions. At mid and high engine revolutions also it does not sacrifices the performance.

To get best mileage, the engine of this bike has got the ride control switch. You can expect 70km/L I city ride and in highway ride, it can deliver 80km/l. This bike has got extremely good pickup and in the third gear, it can travel uphill with a single rider. Even in extremely cold weather, it can kick start immediately.

It has got a 13-litre large fuel tank which can take you long distances once you fill it. This cheapest bike in this segment is sleek but powerful bike in this segment. It is great on fuel economy, delivers great power and comes with oil indicators.

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