Comparing the Bajaj Platina 100 and the Nightster side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Platina 100 is available at ₹68,890, while the Nightster is priced at ₹1,351,000. On the engine front, the Bajaj Platina 100 comes with a 99.59 cc unit compared to the Nightster's 975 cc, producing 8.2 PS @ 7500 rpm and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 70 Kmpl for the Bajaj Platina 100 versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 99.59 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | 4‑Stroke, DTS‑i, Single Cylinder | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 8.2 PS @ 7500 rpm | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 70 Kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 117 | 221 |
| Seat Height | 807 | 705 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Anti-Skid Braking System | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 130 mm Drum | Disc |
| Front Suspension | 135 mm Hydraulic Telescopic | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | 10 mm Drum | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | 110 mm Spring‑in‑Spring | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 2.75 × 17 41 P Tube Type | 100/90‑19 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00 × 17 50 P Tube Type | 150/80-16 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Bias‑ply tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12 V, 35/35 W HS1 with LED DRL | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V 4 AH | — |
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| Cluster | — | Semi‑digital (Std), Digital (Special) |
| Color Options | BlueRedBlack and WhiteBlack and Red | Vivid BlackDark Billiard GrayWhiskey FireSnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Electronic Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 68711 | STD | 1454000 Special | 1538000 |
| Starter | Electric (ES variant) & Kick | Electric |
| Transmission | Manual | 6‑speed manual |
