Bajaj Auto has launched the Platina 110 ABS today, priced at Rs 72,224 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The commuter motorcycle becomes the first model in the 100-115cc segment to feature ABS.

1. Gets a new digital speedometer
2. Costs Rs 3,680 more than Platina 110 Drum

Apart from the single-channel ABS, Bajaj has also given the Platina 110 a new digital speedometer, which features an ABS indicator, gear position indicator and a gear change indicator. As for colours, the Platina 110 ABS gets three options – Ebony Black, Cocktail Wine Red and Saffire Blue.

The Bajaj Platina 110 ABS is powered by a 115.45cc, single cylinder engine that puts put 8.6hp at 7000rpm and 9.81Nm at 5000rpm via a 5-speed gearbox.

In comparison to the drum brake-equipped Platina 110, this new ABS version costs Rs 3,680 more, and it competes with the Honda CD 110 Dream Deluxe, the TVS Star City Plus and the Hero Passion Pro.

As per the government’s rules, only two-wheelers displacing more than 125cc are required to feature ABS, while those under that can make do with a CBS (Combined Braking System). Hence, it’s nice to see Bajaj go over and beyond the government’s requirements and offer ABS in a 110cc motorcycle in the interest of safety.

Would you now pick the Platina 110 over its rivals given its enhanced safety? Let us know in the comments.