The petrol prices across Indian cities are at an all-time high. The chances of the prices of petrol ever coming down below INR 100/litre are bleak as well. In such a situation, it is natural for people to prefer buying fuel-efficient motorcycles. And when one is looking for a fuel-efficient bike in India, one would choose Bajaj bikes.
Bajaj Auto has the largest market share in India. Furthermore, the indigenous motorcycle brand also has one of the largest motorcycle line-ups. The motorcycle line-up of Bajaj Auto consists of all kinds of motorcycles. And the line-up includes mileage bikes.
The two best-selling mileage bikes from Bajaj Auto are the Platina 100 and the CT 110. The following sections will shine a light on the basic details of both motorcycles. The goal of this post is to let the reader choose which one would be the best fit for them among these two mileage bikes.
The Bajaj Platina 100 is a commuter motorcycle with impeccable mileage. The motorcycle is available in a single trim and entails 4 colour options.
The CT 110 on the other hand is also a commuter motorcycle with a slightly powerful engine. The bike entails a single trim and three colour options.
The Bajaj Platina 100 currently is offered by the OEM at the ex-showroom price of Rs. 85,505 in India. It is to be noted that bespoke bike loan schemes are available for the Platina 100 from leading lenders in India. The Bajaj CT 110 on the other hand is currently being offered by Bajaj at the ex-showroom price of Rs. 84,846 in India. One must remember that customizable two-wheeler loan schemes are available for CT 110 across Indian cities.
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The real-world mileage of the Bajaj Platina 100 is 72 kmpl. On the other hand, the real-world mileage of the Bajaj CT 110 is 70 kmpl.
Bajaj has positioned the Platina 100 as an entry-level commuter motorcycle. The OEM has also made sure that the Platina 100 entails all attributes that would suit the needs of rural buyers. The CT 110 on the other hand, is positioned below the Platina 100. However, the CT 110 can be bought in another variant known as the CT 110 X. This particular variant has attributes that can suit the needs of rural as well as urban riders.
The Platina 100 is available in both electric start as well as kick-start iterations. The latest iteration of the Platina 100 also comes with knuckle guards. Powering the Platina 100 is a BS6-compliant 102cc fuel-injected engine. The peak power and torque outputs of this engine are 7.8bhp and 8.34Nm. The engine of the Platina 100 is paired with a four-speed transmission. The fuel tank on this motorcycle is designed to hold 13 litres of petrol. Bajaj also equipped the latest iteration of the Platina 100 with a long travel front fork suspension unit. The rear spring suspensions are now set to offer a supple ride quality as well. The seat of the motorcycle has been fitted with additional padding so that the rider can ride the rough rural Indian roads in comfort. The latest iteration of the Platina 100 also entails 17-inch alloy wheels from the factory. The braking system for this bike is a drum unit for the rear wheel. The front wheel is paired with a disc brake.
The CT 110 on the other hand now entails purposeful styling. The front and rear fenders of the bike have been revised. The headlight cowl of the bike now entails an LED DRL. The handlebar of the bike comes with a handlebar brace. The engine and sump of the motorcycle are protected by guards. The latest iteration of the CT 100 dubbed as CT 110 X also comes equipped with a luggage rack. The luggage rack is mounted at the back of the motorcycle and it is a standard option. One can carry loads of up to 7 KGs on this rack. The bike also comes with two pillion footrests so that the bike can occasionally carry two pillion riders. The latest iteration of the CT 110 is powered by a 115cc, single-cylinder engine. The peak power and torque outputs of this engine are 8.48bhp and 9.81Nm respectively. The engine is paired with a 4-speed transmission.
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The Platina 100 is a step up from the CT 110. However, the Platina has a quite dated design. On the other hand, the CT 100 X variant entails a slightly modern look and some purposeful styling elements. For the best results, one must test ride each motorcycle. It is the only way one could figure out which motorcycle would be the best for them.
