Bajaj Platina 110 : In today’s challenging economic climate, the Bajaj Platina 110 emerges as a shining example of how affordability and efficiency can coexist in a two-wheeler. This no-nonsense commuter bike has carved a niche for itself among students, first-time buyers, and value-conscious riders who prioritize practicality above all else. With its unbeatable combination of fuel efficiency, comfortable ergonomics, and accessible pricing, the Platina 110 continues to be one of India’s most sensible mobility solutions.
Engineered for Extraordinary Efficiency
At the core of Platina 110’s attractive quotient stands its highly efficient 115.45cc BS6-2 engine. 0 DTS-i bike with stand up riding posture gives you a mileage of 90 only – under standard riding conditions. This single-cylinder motorcycle can be the most satisfying way of getting around on a motorbike in the city. The tractable power makes stop-and-go riding in traffic a breeze and a light hand on the clutch minimizes fatigue during long city sojourns. Actual users have been reporting steady fuel economy of 75-85 kmpl; and with fuel prices being in the state that it is, the CT100 is still one of the most frugal motorcycles on offer in India today.
Bajaj Platina 110: Safety Meets Modern Convenience
The most prominent addition to the Platina 110’s safety armoury for 2025 is undoubtedly an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), with an internal name patented under Bajaj for the new system. This important safety feature stops wheel from locking up during a sudden stop, and is especially useful on slippery surfaces and wet roads. Another one of these is the new full-digital instrument cluster – which has finally made appearance in the Apache – providing clear readouts of critical information such as speed, fuel level and trip meters. These are the kind of neat touches which prove Bajaj’s interest in making the feature reach of luxury stalks even higher sure buyers without shocking them with the price.
Practical Design for Everyday Use
Being more functional than the M100, Platina 110 isn’t all bland ugly[1]. The retro-styled round LED headlamp with daytime running lights offers very good visibility even at night and carries a modern flair to the motorcycle. A seat height of 800mm makes it suitable for a large cross section of riders, and provides comfortable riding positions and ease of maneuverability, and still is able to retain that ‘big bike feel’. Everyday utility, including the tough rear grab rail and the optional 45L luggage box carrier meg or small business gob job! Although not claiming to be a sporty motorcycle, the overall clean lines and understated graphics on the Platina 110 manage to lend it a poised appearance, which makes it hard to believe it’s available at a budget price.
Comfortable Ride Quality
But where the Platina 110 excels is in how it copes with a typical Indian road with absolute ease. The telescopic front forks and rear monoshock exchange information with each other effortlessly to deal with bumps and potholes, the stability of the bike on bumpy sections makes it less tiring to ride on ruts and bad roads. Thanks to 170mm of ground clearance, the bike squats on anything other than the most broken of tarmac and crater-strewn speed breakers which could trouble more low slung machines. The 117kg weight of the frame makes the Platina 110 highly agile in traffic conditions and is pretty stable even when it has to stretch its legs on the highways.
Bajaj Platina 110:Accessible Ownership Experience
Bajaj has been offering easy financing options for the Platina 110, making it accessible to almost any budget. The Micromax iClip with a down payment as low as ₹14,999 and EMI starting from approximately ₹3,200 makes it an affordable option for students and young professionals to own. Meanwhile, the 9.5% interest rate ensure affordable long-term costs, and Bajaj’s widespread service network translates to an affordable maintenance experience across India. Together with the bike’s envious fuel economy, the long-term costs are among the best when compared to any competitor.
The Ideal First Bike
For a large number of Indians, the Platina 110 is the ideal gateway into motorcycle ownership. It’s a forgiving bike and should instill confidence even to very new riders, yet it’s reliable with low running costs to keep experienced commuters happy. The bike’s basic mechanics mean less ongoing servicing and that it can be easy (relatively) to fix, important considerations for country buyers who can be a fair distance from a workshop.
What is refreshing though is the Bajaj Platina 110’s honesty in today’s performance number oriented premium feature laden market. It doesn’t fake at being anything other than what it is – a device that’s a great, inexpensive and reliable option for daily travelling. Now that network has been stitched across 1200 cities and towns, to ensure that it’s available to everyone – with over 15000 sales and service outlets to serve them better in rural, urban and semi-urban markets of the country…For those millions of Indians who consider two-wheelers nothing more than appliances for essential mobility (as opposed to statements of lifestyle) the Platina 110 remains a value proposition that few can argue with.
If you are a student on campus looking for a affordable and dependable mode of transport, a small business owner who needs a no-nonsense workhorse for delivery, or a family needing an affordable personal mode of transport, the Bajaj Platina 110 would be worth considering, as this is what the company believes is the target segment of the motorcycle. It encapsulates all that is timelessly brilliant about Indian two-wheelers – maximum utility at a minimum cost with no sacrifice whatsoever of essential quality and safety in return.
