Bajaj Freedom 125 is Set to be Exported to Six Different Markets

The Bajaj Freedom 125, is a homegrown bike, which also holds the status of being the world’s first CNG bike. The first two Indian states where deliveries will commence are Maharashtra and Gujarat. 

Following that, Bajaj Motors is all set to increase the units of Bajaj Freedom 125, as they plan to export this CNG bike to six selected countries, comprising Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, Tanzania, Peru, and Indonesia.

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According to industry reports, the Indian automobile manufacturer will initially produce 10,000 units of the CNG bike in the first three months of 2024, which will rise to 30,000 - 40,000 units towards the end of the fiscal year. 

Bajaj Freedom 125: Specifications

As for this CNG bike’s specifications, the Bajaj Freedom 125 is the first 125cc bike to be architectured on a trellis frame. The edge given by the trellis frame is that it’s robust and lightweight, at the same time. 

The Freedom 125 bike stands on a telescopic fork at the front and a linked mono-shock at the rear. Usually, a regular mono-shock, connected directly to the frame or the swingarm is used, but, on the Freedom 125, there is a link-type mono-shock setup, which utilises an extended link from the frame, and the top and bottom parts of the mono-shock are connected to the pivot point on the frame and the extended link, respectively. 

As for the figures, the Freedom 125 CNG bike is powered by a 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine, which produces 9.3bhp and 9.7Nm of peak torque and is paired with a five-speed manual transmission.

The storage capacity of the CNG tank is 2kg, while the petrol tank is rated at 2 litres. Additionally, the overall weight of the CNG tank is 16kg. The AIS-028-rated CNG tank is placed horizontally under the seat. 

Further, Bajaj claims that in CNG mode, the bike gives an average of 102km/kg, while in the petrol-only mode, the bike returns 65kmpl. The company has claimed a combined range of 330 kilometres. 

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Bajaj Freedom 125: Features

This 125cc Bajaj CNG bike has a new negatively-lid LCD instrument cluster that displays speed, CNG/petrol mode, fuel level, gear position, clock, distance, and real-time mileage, to name a few. The top-spec NG04 Disc LED variant offers Bluetooth connectivity, which shows call alerts and the phone’s battery level. It, however, misses out on turn-by-turn navigation. 

Other features include a USB charging port, fuel switch mode, a dedicated connectivity button, a halogen light, an optional LED light, and optional disc-drum brakes. For added safety, the Bajaj Freedom has a combined braking system (CBS) as standard.

Moreover, this CNG bike has a seat length and height of 785mm and 825mm, respectively, plus this iteration has a kerb weight of 147.8kg and a ground clearance of 170mm. 

Market Positioning

In the two-wheeler market, this is the world’s first CNG bike. Currently, it doesn’t have a direct rival but takes the likes of the Hero Glamour, Bajaj Pulsar 125, TVS Raider 125, Hero Xtreme 125R, and Honda Shine 125. 

The price of the Bajaj Freedom 125 ranges between Rs 95,000 and Rs 1.10 lakh. These are introductory ex-showroom prices, as of July 2024.