Spied testing on roads around Pune, the new Bajaj Platina 125 Comfortec will receive disc brakes as a new feature. With launch announced for later this year, the new Platina 125 Comfortec will get disc brake in the front and a more powerful 125cc engine. It will be positioned above the entry level Platina which Bajaj Auto currently sells in the 100 cc segment.
Bajaj Platina 125 Comfortec is expected to be priced at Rs 52,000, which is about Rs 5,000 higher than the entry level variant. This higher price tag is due to the new front disc brake and more powerful engine.
The model on test sports a 125cc decal on its tail section, yellow finish on rear shock absorbers and LED daytime running lights positioned above the headlamp. Apart from these changes, the overall design of the 125cc Comfortec is the same as that seen on its 100 cc counterpart.
Like the regular 125 Comfortec, the new model is also offered in color options of Ebony Black or Cocktail Wine Red. It gets longer travel front telescopic suspension and longer rear twin SNS shock absorbers offering more riding comfort. In addition to this, it also gets new cushion on the seat, rubber foot pads and Ceat directional tyres enhance comfort and stability.
Engine specifications on Bajaj Platina 125 Comfortec include a 124.5cc, single cylinder engine from the Discover 125. This air cooled, SOHC, DTS-I engine offers 11 bhp power at 7,500 rpm and 11 Nm torque at 5,500 rpm mated to a 5 speed gearbox.
This is a more powerful engine than the 102cc, single cylinder, 2 valve DTS-I engine seen on its earlier counterpart which could generate 7.9PS power at 7,500 rpm and 8.34 Nm torque at 5,500 rpm mated to a 4 speed transmission.
Once launched, the new Bajaj 125 motorcycle will compete with the likes of Hero Super Splendor, Yamaha Saluto, Honda CB Shine, etc.
