New Bajaj Platina spotted on test run

Bajaj Auto has started testing a new Platina commuter motorcycle. Two test mules of the bike have been spotted - one with heavy camouflage and the other without any, leading to speculations that there could be two versions of the Platina.

Going by the images, it appears that the new Platina will not get any drastic changes in terms of styling. The bike continues with the same 5-spoke alloy wheels, telescopic fork front and dual shock rear suspension and other fittings. However, the bike is likely to get new decals and colour options.

An engine upgrade could be on the cards as well. There could be a new 100 cc engine with more power and better efficiency figures. Additionally, a larger engine displacing 125 cc (borrowed from the Discover 125M) could also be used.

It is unclear when the new Platina will be introduced into the market. If media speculation is anything to go by, it will be in the first half of 2015.

Source: Gaadi