Black Douglas Sterling MK5 125 vs Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Black Douglas Sterling MK5 125stacks up against the Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBlack Douglas Sterling MK5 125Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si
Model year20162010
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp10 hp
Torque15 Nm11 Nm
Weight95 kg
Fuel capacity2.4 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-21 / 90/90-21 2.75-17 / 3.00-17

Black Douglas Sterling MK5 125 vs Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si — which should you buy?

Picking between the Black Douglas Sterling MK5 125 and the Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Black Douglas Sterling MK5 125 brings 13 hp in a 95 kg package, while the Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si counters with 10 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: