Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Bike Deliveries Commence, Bookings Open Across India

Bajaj Auto, which originally opened bookings for the Freedom CNG only in Maharashtra and Gujarat, has started accepting reservations for the model across India. The booking amount is set at Rs 1,000. While the exact reason behind this is not known, this could be due to overwhelming consumer interest in the Freedom 125 CNG, which, according to Bajaj, offers a reduction in operating costs by up to 50 percent and a greener ride (26.7 percent less carbon dioxide compared to similar petrol counterparts). 

Deliveries of the Bajaj Freedom 125 have also begun in India. The first unit went to a buyer in Pune, with other regions to follow later. Priced from Rs 95,000 to Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom), the Freedom 125 is the world's first mass-market CNG bike with a 125cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, which can run on either the CNG or the petrol model at the flick of a switch. The claimed mileage on CNG is 102km/kg, while the petrol version returns a 65km/l claimed mileage. 

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'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,' said Sarang Kanade, President (Motorcycle Business), Bajaj Auto Ltd.

Bajaj Freedom 125: Hardware and Other Details

The Freedom 125 uses a tubular trellis frame, which also doubles as a protective cage around the CNG tank. Suspension duties are performed by a telescopic front fork and a linked rear monoshock, while the braking setup comprises drum brakes at both ends. The top-spec variant, however, comes with a disc brake at the front. 

The Bajaj Freedom 125 is the latest entrant in the commuter class, with an LED headlamp (in the top-spec variant), a 785mm-long single-piece seat (longest in the segment), mid-set footpegs, an upswept exhaust, and braced handlebars. The seat height is 825mm, while the kerb weight stands at 149kg. 

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The Bajaj Freedom 125 can be had in three variants – Disc LED, Drum LED, and Drum. All three have the same engine specs, range, and tank capacity, but they vary in terms of colours.