Bajaj Platina 110 – Mileage King With Comfort

Thinking of buying Bajaj Platina 110? Here's a simple review about its mileage, comfort, engine, and why it's perfect for daily use.

If you're thinking about buying a bike that saves fuel, is comfortable, and doesn't cost too much, the Bajaj Platina 110 is a great option. This bike is perfect for everyday use like going to work, college, or delivering goods. It's easy to handle, gives excellent mileage, and feels smooth even on bumpy roads. In this review, we’ll talk about how it looks, how it rides, what features it has, and whether it’s the right bike for you.

How it looks

Nothing fancy here - the Platina 110 is a simple-looking bike. It's not trying to win any beauty contests, but it's not ugly either. You can get it in four colors - red with orange, black with red, black with blue, or yellow. I have the black with blue one, and it looks pretty decent.

The headlight has LED daytime running lights, which is nice because other drivers can see you better during the day. The seat is long and has this quilted pattern that actually feels good when you sit on it.

One thing I really like is how high it sits from the ground - about 200 mm of clearance. That means you don't scrape the bottom when going over big speed bumps or bad roads.

The engine and how it rides

The bike has a 115.45 cc engine. Don't worry about the numbers - what matters is that it's good enough for city riding but not super powerful.

When you start it up, it's pretty quiet and smooth. The gears shift with a nice click, though you need to push the lever down a bit more than on some other bikes.

It's not very fast when you first start moving, but once you're going, it picks up speed nicely. It feels best when you're riding between 40-60 km per hour. After 60, you'll start feeling some shaking in the handlebars and where your feet rest.

I've gotten it up to about 90-95 km per hour, but it doesn't really like going that fast. For normal city riding though, it's totally fine.

Fuel and money stuff

This is where the Platina 110 really shines! It gives about 70 kilometers per liter of petrol. That's really good! With its 11-liter tank, you can go around 700-750 kilometers before needing to fill up again.

For someone who rides every day, this means you'll save a lot of money on petrol. I used to fill up my old bike twice a week, but with the Platina, I only need to do it once every 10-12 days.

Comfort

Bajaj really focused on making this bike comfortable, and it shows. The front and back suspension is really soft. The back has this special "Spring-on-Spring" system with something called a nitrox canister. I don't know exactly how it works, but I can tell you it makes the ride much smoother than other bikes at this price.

The seat height is 807 mm, which is good for most people. I'm 5'8" and my feet touch the ground easily. The seat has good cushioning, and the way you sit is upright and relaxed. I've done 2-hour rides without getting a sore back.

Handling and brakes

The bike weighs about 119-122 kg, which is light enough to handle easily in traffic. The handlebars are narrow, so you can squeeze through tight spots.

For stopping, it has drum brakes on both wheels (130 mm front and 110 mm rear). They're not the strongest brakes out there, but they work well enough. There's this system called Combi Brake System (CBS) or Anti-Skid Braking (ASB) that helps you brake more safely. When you press the rear brake, it automatically applies some front brake too, which helps you stop in a straight line.

Features

The Platina 110 doesn't have fancy features like some expensive bikes do. Here's what you get:

• LED daytime running lights

• Combined braking system

• Regular speedometer, odometer, and trip meter (the old-style needle ones, not digital)

• Electric start

• Comfortable long seat

• Strong frame for stability

Price

You can get the Platina 110 for between ₹69,335 and ₹74,214 (ex-showroom). If you want to pay monthly, EMIs start around ₹2,372 per month with a down payment as low as ₹1,999.

For what you get - especially the fuel savings and comfort - I think it's good value for money.

Who should buy this bike?

The Platina 110 is perfect for:

• People who ride to work or college every day

• First-time bike buyers

• Anyone who wants to save money on petrol

• Riders who care more about comfort than looking cool

• Small business owners who need a reliable bike for deliveries or getting around

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Super fuel efficient (70 kmpl)

• Really comfortable ride, even on bad roads

• Good ground clearance (200 mm)

• Cheap to buy and maintain

• Reliable engine that rarely gives problems

• Bajaj service centers are everywhere

Cons:

• Looks pretty basic

• Shakes a bit at higher speeds

• Not great for long highway trips

• Old-style meters, not digital

• Only drum brakes, no disc option

My review after using it

I've been using the Platina 110 for my daily 25 km commute for about 8 months now. The Indian motorcycle market is full of flashy, sporty-looking bikes these days, but the Platina sticks to the basics and does them well.

How it fits in the market

The Platina 110 sits right in the middle - it's better than basic 100cc bikes but cheaper than 125cc ones. This sweet spot is why it sells so well, even with all the new bikes coming out every year.

Most people in India still buy 100-110cc bikes (over 65% of all motorcycle sales). Why? Because practical things like saving fuel and comfort matter more than fancy features for everyday use.

Cost over time

Let's talk money. Over 5 years, here's roughly what it costs:

• Buying the bike: ₹69,335 - 74,214

• Petrol (if you ride about 1,500 km every month): Around ₹1,600 per month

• Service and maintenance: About ₹2,000 - 3,000 per year

That works out to about ₹2.50 - 3.00 per kilometer. Most 125cc bikes cost about ₹3.50 - 4.00 per kilometer to run. So you save quite a bit with the Platina.

What might happen in the future

India is moving toward stricter pollution rules and electric vehicles. Bajaj has already updated the Platina to meet new rules while keeping what people like about it.

Bajaj also makes the Chetak electric scooter, so they know about electric vehicles. Maybe in a few years, we'll see an electric Platina. But for the next 3-5 years, bikes like the Platina 110 will still be very popular, especially in smaller towns and villages where charging electric vehicles is hard.

Final thoughts

The Platina 110 isn't exciting or eye-catching. But it's really good at what it's meant to do - getting you from one place to another comfortably, reliably, and cheaply.

If you want a bike that's easy on your wallet when you buy it AND when you use it, the Platina 110 is a solid choice. It might not impress your friends, but your bank account will thank you!