Bajaj Auto has been one of the leading players in the Indian two wheeler industry. The bikemaker has launched the newer trim of its popular Platina motorbike named as ‘Platina ES’ at a lucrative price tag of about Rs. 44,507 (On-Road, Delhi). The newly launched bike claims to return an impressive 96.9 kmpl mileage, which indeed makes it the world’s most fuel efficient motorcycle.
Adding to it Bajaj, Motorcycle Business President Eric Vas, said at the launch event, “The original Bajaj Platina has always been known for its great mileage and reliability. It is one of India's most successful bike model with more than 50 Lakh bikes on road. It is seen as a low maintenance and a good resale value motorcycle that has built its reputation through customers' word-of-mouth. It has always been a mileage "Champion" with existing customers acknowledging its great on road delivery. The new Platina now -takes mileage to an unbeatable level of 96.9 kmpl making it the "World's Mileage Champion". Moreover it adds superior styling and electric start to make it a very attractive proposition to the everyday commuter.”
As part of fresh upgrades, the vehicle gets new long travel telescopic suspension for the front, whereas the rear gets SNS (double spring). The wheelbase is now slightly longer and the company has provided three inch wide rear tyres that ensure superior grip and control on tricky surfaces. The bike gets electric start function and is adorned with fresh set of side panels, freshly designed exhaust, a new headlamp design, new graphics and alloy wheels as a standard offering.
