Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Motorcycle Launch - photo : Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Freedom 125: Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Motorcycle Launched in India, Know the Price, Mileage, Features, and Details
Bajaj Auto announced the launch of its much-anticipated Freedom CNG motorcycle in the Indian market on Friday. The company, known for its Pulsar series, has introduced the world's first motorcycle powered by a CNG powertrain installed by the company.
Launch Announcement
On Friday, Bajaj Auto unveiled the long-awaited Freedom CNG motorcycle in the Indian market. The Freedom 125 is the world's first CNG-powered motorcycle. This new 125cc commuter runs on both petrol and CNG, similar to a CNG-equipped car. The dual-fuel setup aims to significantly reduce operating costs compared to other commuters in the same segment. The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Freedom 125 starts at INR 95,000. Bookings for this new offering began immediately with the launch on Friday.
Target Audience
This revolutionary product from the company known for the Pulsar is designed for India's daily commuters, aiming to meet the needs of this large market segment, which generates significant annual sales. Currently, there is no product that competes directly with the new Freedom CNG bike. However, it targets the same customers who prefer bikes known for high mileage, such as the Bajaj Platina, Hero Splendor, or Honda CB Shine.
Statements from Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto's MD, Rajiv Bajaj, mentioned that this bike uses the world's first "CNG-hybrid" technology. He assured that the company will take full care of customers with this new CNG product. Sharing details of this latest product, Rajiv Bajaj humorously said, "It has Bajaj's guarantee, sir."
Dual Fuel Tank
The Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG motorcycle promises to reduce consumption by almost 50% with a small petrol fuel tank. There is a switch on the right side of the handlebar, allowing you to switch between both fuel options.
The CNG cylinder is placed under the petrol tank. In terms of looks, the Freedom 125 does not significantly differ from its competitors.
However, the filler nozzles for CNG and petrol are separate, with a pressurized storage setup for CNG and a traditional mechanism for the petrol tank. The petrol tank capacity is 2 liters, while the CNG tank capacity is 2 kilograms.
Mileage
Bajaj claims that the Freedom 125 can run up to 213 km solely on CNG, while it can cover 117 km on the petrol tank. Overall, the bike promises a range of 330 km.
Specifications
The bike features a 125cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine with fuel injection. This engine generates 9.4 bhp of power and 9.7 Nm of peak torque, paired with an X-speed gearbox. Other hardware components include telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. For braking performance, there is a disc brake at the front and a drum brake setup at the rear. The bike runs on 17-inch alloy wheels.
Look and Design
The styling of the new Bajaj Freedom 125 is more straightforward and modern-retro. The bike comes with a round headlamp with DRL, a flat seat, a wide handlebar, and center-set foot pegs, providing a neutral riding position. The bike also features a semi-digital instrument console with several indicators, including CNG low-level alert and neutral gear indicator.
Booking Details
The company has started bookings for the new model through its official dealerships as well as online platforms.
Variants and Pricing
The Freedom CNG 125 bike is available in three variants: Drum, Drum LED, and Disc LED. The Drum variant is priced at INR 95,000, the mid-level Drum LED variant at INR 1.05 lakh, and the top-spec Disc LED variant at INR 1.10 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.
Competition
While there is no direct competitor for the Bajaj Freedom 125, it will compete with motorcycles in the 125cc segment like the Honda Shine 125, Hero Glamour, TVS Raider 125, and Hero Xtreme 125R.