The Bajaj Freedom has garnered widespread attention since its introduction. With a starting price of Rs 95,000, it stands out as the world’s first CNG bike, offering a cost-effective means of transportation. The unmatched cost/km savings of the Freedom CNG will be particularly appealing to those who have regular commutes or are involved in the delivery industry. Equipped with a 125cc, air-cooled, single cylinder engine that delivers 9.5bhp at 8,000rpm and 9.7Nm at 5,000rpm, this bike is paired with a five-speed gearbox. Featuring a 2kg CNG tank, the Freedom CNG can travel 104km on a single kilogram of CNG. If you prefer to avoid the inconvenience of waiting in long queues to refuel CNG, especially common with other CNG vehicles nowadays, consider exploring other options in the 125cc petrol motorcycle segment.
The recently launched Bajaj Freedom 125 in India is priced at Rs 95,000, with prices reaching up to Rs 1,10,000 (ex-showroom). Bajaj asserts that the CNG bike will cut fuel costs in half compared to petrol-powered bikes. Let’s investigate the validity of this claim:
Featuring a 125cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, the Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG bike delivers 9.5PS at 8000rpm and 9.7Nm at 5000rpm. It is equipped with a 5-speed gearbox with a heel-and-toe shifter and a bash plate for engine protection. The bike is said to have a top speed of 90.5kmph on CNG and 93.4kmph on petrol.
The Bajaj Freedom 125 features both CNG and petrol tanks. The CNG tank has a capacity of 2kg, while the petrol tank can hold up to 2 liters of fuel.
Yes, the Bajaj Freedom 125 can be started in both CNG and petrol mode.
To switch between the petrol and CNG tank, there is a switch located on the left switchgear. The bike does not need to be stationary in order to switch between the two tanks; it can be done instantaneously even while the bike is in motion.
