Bajaj Platina ES launched at Rs. 44,507

Bajaj Auto has introduced an updated version of the Platina commuter motorcycle in India. Dubber Platina ES, the bike is priced at Rs. 44,507 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Platina ES, as its name suggests, comes equipped with an electric starter. The bike also gets a new cowl around the headlamp, redesigned side panels, an altered exhaust, new body graphics and three body colours - black, blue and red. Other features include a colour-coded grab handle, 5-spoke black alloy wheels, zero maintenance battery, 11.5-litre fuel tank, 110 mm front and rear drum brakes and a telescopic fork suspension at the front and dual shocks at the rear.

The Platina ES is powered by a 102 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, DTS-i engine that produces 8.1 bhp @ 7500 rpm and 8.6 Nm of torque @ 5000 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox.