Bajaj Auto India has started accepting bookings for the Freedom 125 CNG bike just a few weeks after its official launch in the Indian market. The two-wheeler giant has also commenced the delivery process, and the first unit of the CNG motorcycle was recently delivered to a customer in Pune. The auto giant had previously said that the motorcycle would initially be sold in Gujarat and Maharashtra. However, Bajaj has now opened bookings for the Freedom 125 CNG bike across India. The Chakan-based company is now offering the first-of-its-kind CNG bike nationwide.
The Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Bike is available in three variants: Drum, Disc LED, and Drum LED. The Freedom Drum trim is priced at INR 95,000, while the Disc LED is available at a price of INR 1.10 lakh. On the contrary, the Drum LED variant can be had for INR 1.05 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. The Bajaj Freedom is the world’s first CNG bike, and compared to the traditional petrol motorcycle, it decreases CO2 emissions by 26.7 percent. Additionally, the operating costs of the new CNG model are 50 percent less than those of the petrol bikes. The Bajaj Freedom is expected to be a game changer in the two-wheeler sector. It has a certified range of 330 km on a full tank.
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The brand announced that it has received over 30,000 inquiries about its first CNG bike from across the country. The President of Motorcycles at Bajaj Auto Ltd., Mr. Sarang Kanade, said, "The Bajaj Freedom 125 launch has generated almost unprecedented consumer interest in this innovation, which helps deliver significant operating cost savings as well as a greener ride as compared to traditional petrol bikes. We are working hard to ensure that we meet this demand by expanding distribution rapidly across our expansive dealer network. Booking is now open across the country.”
Powering the Freedom CNG is a 125-cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The engine can generate power of 9.3 bhp and peak torque of 9.7 Nm. The motorcycle comes equipped with a 2 kg CNG tank and a 2-litre fuel tank, placed below the rider’s seat. It also gets a trellis frame for the protection of the CNG cylinder.
On the feature front, the motorcycle has received the same amenities as the Bajaj Freedom 125. These include an LED headlight, a digital instrument console with phone connectivity, a disc or drum brake option, a monoshock at the rear, and telescopic forks. In its segment, the Bajaj Freedom CNG bike rivals the likes of the Honda Shine 125, the Hero Splendor 125, and other commuter bikes that feature a 125-cc engine.
