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Bajaj Platina 100
72% Match
ES Drum
₹68,711
Ex-showroom price
Nearly Double the Power
The Platina 100 makes 7.79 bhp and 8.34 Nm versus the XL 100's 4.3 bhp and 6.5 Nm, giving it noticeably stronger acceleration and top speed (90 kmph vs 58 kmph).
Bigger Fuel Tank, Longer Range
An 11-litre tank (2L reserve) dwarfs the XL 100's 4-litre tank (1.25L reserve), translating to an 825 km riding range versus just 228 km between fill-ups.
Alloy Wheels & CBS Braking
The Platina gets alloy wheels and a Combined Braking System, while the XL 100 sticks with spoke wheels and a simpler Sync Braking Technology setup.
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Bajaj Platina 100
Performance
Comfort
Efficiency
Features & Tech
Safety
Ownership
Practicality
Value

Kick Start
₹45,350 - ₹61,360
Ex-showroom price
Significantly Lower Price
At ₹48,250 ex-showroom, the XL 100 undercuts the Platina's ₹72,942 by nearly ₹24,700, a major upfront savings.
Automatic CVT Gearbox
The XL 100 uses an automatic CVT transmission with automatic clutch, simplifying riding compared to the Platina's 4-speed manual with wet multiplate clutch.
Lighter Kerb Weight
At 88 kg, the XL 100 is noticeably lighter than the Platina's 117 kg, which can aid low-speed maneuverability.
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Bajaj Platina 100
The Platina 100 offers a bigger fuel tank, higher reported mileage, self-start convenience, alloy wheels and a longer warranty, making it more practical for everyday city commuting despite its higher price.
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Why Platina 100 for you?
Better reported mileage
Platina 100 reports 75 kmpl vs 57 kmpl on the XL 100, meaning fewer fuel stops on daily runs.
Self-start convenience
Platina 100 has self start while XL 100 Heavy Duty relies on kick start, which matters for quick starts at every signal.
Bigger tank, longer range
An 11-litre tank with 825 km riding range means far less frequent refuelling than the XL 100's 4-litre tank and 228 km range.
Find out how the Bajaj Platina 100 and TVS XL 100 Heavy Duty stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.
The radar shows the Platina pulling ahead on performance, features and ownership thanks to its bigger engine, alloy wheels and longer warranty, while the XL 100 only edges ahead on pure value, reflecting its budget-focused, stripped-down positioning.
Nearly Double the Power
The Platina 100 makes 7.79 bhp and 8.34 Nm versus the XL 100's 4.3 bhp and 6.5 Nm, giving it noticeably stronger acceleration and top speed (90 kmph vs 58 kmph).
Bigger Fuel Tank, Longer Range
An 11-litre tank (2L reserve) dwarfs the XL 100's 4-litre tank (1.25L reserve), translating to an 825 km riding range versus just 228 km between fill-ups.
Alloy Wheels & CBS Braking
The Platina gets alloy wheels and a Combined Braking System, while the XL 100 sticks with spoke wheels and a simpler Sync Braking Technology setup.
A Trade-off
At ₹48,250 ex-showroom, the XL 100 undercuts the Platina's ₹72,942 by nearly ₹24,700, a major upfront savings.
A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.
Strengths for those who prioritise power, range and safety.

Nearly Double the Power
The Platina 100 makes 7.79 bhp and 8.34 Nm versus the XL 100's 4.3 bhp and 6.5 Nm, giving it noticeably stronger acceleration and top speed (90 kmph vs 58 kmph).
Bigger Fuel Tank, Longer Range
An 11-litre tank (2L reserve) dwarfs the XL 100's 4-litre tank (1.25L reserve), translating to an 825 km riding range versus just 228 km between fill-ups.
Alloy Wheels & CBS Braking
The Platina gets alloy wheels and a Combined Braking System, while the XL 100 sticks with spoke wheels and a simpler Sync Braking Technology setup.
Far Longer Warranty Coverage
Bajaj backs the Platina with a 75,000 km or 5-year warranty, more than double the XL 100's 36,000 km or 3-year coverage.
Self Start Convenience
The Platina offers self start as standard, whereas the XL 100 Heavy Duty relies on a kick start.
Strengths for those who prioritise value, performance and features.

Significantly Lower Price
At ₹48,250 ex-showroom, the XL 100 undercuts the Platina's ₹72,942 by nearly ₹24,700, a major upfront savings.
Automatic CVT Gearbox
The XL 100 uses an automatic CVT transmission with automatic clutch, simplifying riding compared to the Platina's 4-speed manual with wet multiplate clutch.
Lighter Kerb Weight
At 88 kg, the XL 100 is noticeably lighter than the Platina's 117 kg, which can aid low-speed maneuverability.
USB Charging Port
The XL 100 includes a USB charging port for on-the-go device charging, a feature not listed on the Platina.
Extra Convenience Features
It adds a kill switch, dual center stands, a removable rear seat, I-TOUCH start and an easy ON-OFF switch, extras the Platina's spec sheet doesn't list.
Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.