At the heart of the 2008 Bajaj Platina classic motorcycle, Bajaj pairs a 99.3 cc (6.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8.1 HP (5.9 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 8.1 Nm (5.9 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm. With a specific output of 81.6 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Platina measures 113 kg (249 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.95 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Bajaj archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2007 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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