The boxer series was primarily for plains and with a payload of 65 kgs, and PLATINA has inherited the legacy. This class of bikes represent the old workhorses of ancient times they will do any work any where but at their own pace and the best part is they do it. I have gone on 500kms of back breaking ride on boxer quite a few times, and ghats also .it worked and did well but was like a bullock cart in ghats and ok on highways.no where near the legendary splendor in handling and vibrations .noise is there , not a refined engine and rider comfort is thrown to the dogs.
In all this is a bike for the person who is neither urban nor a villager and
just wants to get from one place to another. just dont expect anything from this bike.its only attraction is its price, I bought for that reason only and had no expectaions, so I love it.
specf:
Boxer At
no battery
fuel tank - 9ltrs
Mileage on high way -80 , full tank 700kms(non stop) it can do.
brakes - front and rear drum(REAR wears like hell same with platina)
engine - al, ohc
top speed - I have done 100 km/hr(it was blowing like leaf in wind).
accl - o-60 -10 sec
deccl- 60-0 -3 sec.
First gear-25km/hr
Second gear - 35km/hr
third - 55km/hr
final - 100km/hr(my record)(Thank god the connectiong rod didnt break out odf the crank case)
engine - air cooled.
carburator - mikuni cv
max weight for comfy driving - 130 kgs
DEFECTS
1. noise of engine
2. brake rear -wears fast.
3.On high temp the engine output power is somewhat reduced.
4. seating some what uncomfortable.
5.handle transmits all the vibrations.
Boxer legendary qualities.
1. extremely manevorable.
2. can go long drives without trouble more than 500kms(no issues).
3. oil consumption steady through out.
4. light weight helps in reduced inertia. great braking.
5.If taken really good care of, will never give trouble.
6.starts very well on cold days.
7. clutch is perfect(needs to be somewhat soft for city dwellers)
This bike has the reputation of stopping on its own when the rains are too much or here is too much cold.