Bajaj Auto has launched the Platina 110 H
Gear BS6 powered by a revised 115.45 cc
single-cylinder engine which complies with the new and stricter Bharat Stage 6
emission standards. It has been designed in-house by Bajaj Auto’s
state-of-the-art R&D facility. This air-cooled engine features electronic
fuel-injection system for enhanced fuel economy and improved performance. It
produces 8.6 PS of maximum power at 7,000 rpm and 9.81 Nm of peak torque at
5,000 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed transmission.
Apart from having a BS6-compliant engine,
the new Platina 110 H Gear is identical to its predecessor. It features a
stylish halogen headlight, long front and rear fenders, 11-litre fuel tank with
attractive graphics, blacked-out engine and exhaust for sporty appearance, long
comfortable seat and alloy wheels. The commuter also has a semi-digital
instrument cluster. Also, there’s an analogue speedometer and a small digital
display that shows information like odometer, clock, fuel gauge, etc. The
budget bike has a gear position indicator as well.
As for the suspension setup, the Bajaj
Platina 110 H Gear BS6 has hydraulic telescopic front forks with 135 mm of
travel and SOS suspension with Nitrox gas canister at the rear with 110 mm of
travel. The stopping power comes from a 240 mm disc at the front and 110 mm
drum at the back aided by CBS.
The new Bajaj Platina 110 H Gear BS6 is
available in a single (disc brake) variant only and it costs INR 59,802 (US$ 786). It is
available in two colour options - Black and Red.
