2017 Bajaj Platina Comfortec BSIV comes with a new DRL LED light and a revised instrument cluster and yellow tit-bits all around the bike
The Story Unfolded Here First. Bajaj has been on a spree of updating its motorcycles. One of the few things that it is doing what the market does. Everything else seems to be different in the offering from Bajaj for its customers. In this step, Bajaj has yet again improved the Platina and now called it Platina Comfortec. We think most likely the Platina ES has been replaced with this new name nomenclature. The new nomenclature comes from subtle changes to suspension and seat of the motorcycles. Bajaj says comfort has increased and given it the tag ‘Comfortec’ Everything other detail is also listed below.
Bajaj Platina Comfortec Design and colors
Not much has changed in terms of the design. Headlamp fairing and headlight unit now get a large DRL to make sure it meets 2017 safety norms. The tail-lamps and side panels, rear tail-piece all remain the same. The new Platina name decal on the tank is now golden in color and the graphics on rear-tail piece are different then before. Springs of the rear shocks are golden in color to suggest that they are new. There are new foot rests which Bajaj calls Foot pads for pillion rider for vibe free ride. Changes are made to the front rider foot pegs as well. Red, Black and Blue are new colors available with the motorcycle.
Bajaj Platina Comfortec Chassis, suspension and brakes
The chassis continues to be the same as before as the ES model. The suspension however has been revised along with the seats. New springy seats, 28% more travel in the front and 22% more travel in the rear suspension claimed by Bajaj says that ride quality and jerks are down by a good 20%. Brakes continue to be drum on both sides and should provide enough stopping power.
Frame: Single Down Tube Tubular Frame
Suspension:
Front: Telescopic Forks 125 mm
Rear: Trailing arm with co- axial hydraulic shock absorber and coil springs
Brakes:
Front: Drum 110mm
Rear : Drum 130 mm
Dimension
Length: 2000 mm
Width: 840 mm
Height: 1060 mm
Wheelbase: 1255 mm
Seat height: 798 mm
Ground Clearance: 190 mm
Kerb Weight: 108 Kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 litres
2017 Bajaj Platina Comfortec BSIV Engine, gearbox and mileage
The new 102cc engine has the power and torque figures and boast of segment best mileage by a huge margin. The 104 km/l claimed and real life situation number are very close. On-road mileage for this motorcycle is around 85-90 km/l. Engine is made smoother and is more refined then before. Good amount of low and mid range is available which makes city commuting and highway stints aren’t that bad either. Bajaj says the new engine needs 10,000 kilometer oil change and an inspection at every 5,000 km for the engine.
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Single cylinder, 2-valve, DTS-I with ExhausTEC
Displacement: 102 cc
Bore x Stroke: 47mm X 58.8 mm
Power: 8.2 ps @ 7500 rpm
Torque: 8.6 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Transmission: 4 – speed
Starting: Electric and Kick Start
2017 Bajaj Platina Comfortec BSIV launch and price
Launched silently in the month of September 2017, the prices are out for the motorcycle as well. The price tag along with fuel efficiency numbers is the selling point of the motorcycle.
2017 Platina 100 Alloy Comfortec: Rs. 45,350
Ex-showroom Delhi
2016 Bajaj Platina Comfortec Top Rivals
TVS Star City, Hero Splendor, Honda Dream Neo, Suzuki Hayate, Yamaha Saluto RX.
2016 Bajaj Platina Comfortec Safety and Features
Lack of disc brakes, CBS and ABS continues with commuter motorcycles. There is a new instrument cluster on offer.
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2016 Bajaj Platina Comfortec Review
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