Bajaj has updated its popular commuter motorcycle lineup with the Platina 125 2025, a bike designed for riders who want reliability, top-class mileage, and everyday comfort without breaking the bank. Long hailed as a workhorse for both city and rural India, the new Platina 125 blends fuel efficiency, practicality, and style in a commuter-friendly package.
Design: Sleek, Simple, and Durable
The Platina 125 continues with its slim and practical profile, but gets refreshed graphics and premium detailing. Features include a long cushioned seat, durable alloy wheels, and a chrome exhaust heat shield that adds a subtle touch of sophistication. A halogen headlamp with DRLs improves visibility, ensuring safety during both day and night rides.
While not flashy, the Platina’s understated elegance appeals strongly to practical buyers.
Engine: Built for Efficiency, Not Speed
At its core is a 124.4cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine producing 8.6 bhp and 10 Nm of torque. Tuned specifically for fuel efficiency, the engine shines in stop-and-go traffic and relaxed highway cruising.
The addition of a 5-speed gearbox (rare in this segment) enhances refinement, making it more comfortable for longer rides as well. While it’s not meant for thrill-seekers, it’s dependable and smooth for everyday use.
Ride and Handling: Comfort is King
The Platina 125 is built around telescopic front forks and Nitrox rear shock absorbers, which soak up potholes and rough stretches with ease. Its upright seating position, wide handlebars, and light 117 kg kerb weight make it effortless to maneuver in traffic, while also reducing fatigue on longer rides.
Features: Simple but Practical
Bajaj keeps things no-nonsense with:
- Electric + kick start options
- Combi-Braking System (CBS) for safer stopping
- Tubeless tyres and alloy wheels
- Analog instrument cluster with essential readouts
There’s no digital console or high-tech connectivity, but the simplicity means lower maintenance and higher reliability—perfect for everyday riders.
Mileage: Class-Leading Efficiency
The Platina 125 claims 90 kmpl, one of the highest in its class. Real-world numbers hover around 80–85 kmpl in the city, with highway rides approaching the claimed figure. With its 11-litre fuel tank, riders can expect up to 900 km of range on a full tank—ideal for long commutes and rural stretches.
Price and Variants
Priced between ₹72,000 and ₹76,000 (ex-showroom), the Platina 125 remains one of the most affordable 125cc bikes in India. Drum-brake versions with CBS and multiple colour options ensure buyers have enough choice without overspending.
Final Verdict: A Smart Commuter’s Choice
The Bajaj Platina 125 2025 is built for those who value functionality, comfort, and fuel savings over outright performance. With 90 kmpl mileage, low maintenance, and commuter-friendly ergonomics, it’s a value-packed motorcycle for students, office-goers, and rural riders alike.
If you want a bike that’s practical, efficient, and built to last, the Platina 125 deserves a spot at the top of your shortlist.