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Review By: Farhan Kashif
Photographs By: Haroon Mohd. Khan
Motorcycle Tested: Bajaj Platina Comfortec
Price: Rs. 42,541 (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
Photographs By: Haroon Mohd. Khan
Motorcycle Tested: Bajaj Platina Comfortec
Price: Rs. 42,541 (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
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The Bajaj Platina Comfortec is basically an updated Platina ES 100; as far as styling and design elements are concerned it is pretty similar to the previous generation Platina. A perfectly no nonsense commuter motorcycle now comes in silver color allow wheels to break the monotony of black color (all black theme). Along with the alloy wheels the clutch cover also got silver color treatment, apart from this the bigger SNS rear shock absorber springs are being given unique golden brown color.
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The Platina Comfortec is equipped with same 102cc engine but tuned differently. To make the actual ride more comfortable there has something interesting been done to the engine. To my surprise, the bike behaved in a manner which I could only experienced on the auto-clutch motorcycle once launched by TVS by the name JIVE. The moment I shifted the bike into 1st gear it was all felt normal, the gearbox felt smooth as it was experienced in older Platina (ES 100). But the magic moment came when I decided to check the stalling of the engine; I deliberately decelerate the bike to 10 Kmph in 1st gear and keep decreasing the speed further to see at what speed the bike gets stalled. You will surprise to know the bike never went to stall at all. Yes, you read it right, NO STALLING AT ALL…………..
This simply translates that in city riding condition where you tend to be in lower gears all the time, you need not to worry about depressing the clutch all the time. It’s a real boon in heavy traffic condition and a great feature added by Bajaj. I wish Bajaj introduce this feature in all of their products.
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The instrument console featured on the Platina Comfortec is same as it is given on the previous gen Platina. Two pods of dials are given, out of which one is equipped with Speedometer along with Odometer and the other pod is featured with Fuel Gauge and other Tell Tail lights.
The Switchgear are typical Bajaj and also borrowed from their other entry level commuter motorcycles. Kill switch is absent and a Pass light is been given on the left hand side. There is nothing premium attached to the switchgear and they are all basic in nature. However, the handlebar grips have been improved and now they are softer yet grippy in nature than before.
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We decided to take the bike for an off road ride first, our initial impression with the tall handlebar and increased front telescopic suspensions was good. Almost instantly you get to feel that increased seat height due to augmented travel distance of both the suspensions makes the bike felt more commanding. Both increased ground clearance and specially designed suspension setup at Platina Comfortec makes the ride comfortable even in extreme conditions.
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Platina is been one of the best selling products from the house of Bajaj and it has become even better after being re-launched. The engine has become more refined, the gearbox is now impressively smoother than before and the overall built quality is good. As far as new Platina Comfortec is concerned the anti stalling feature has only added another feather in the cap. The comfort level has definitely gone a notch higher with revised set of suspensions at both the ends. I can only say that those who are looking for a no nonsense commuter bike with added features that bring more comfort to the ride must consider new Platina Comfortec as well with other competition present in the market.