Bajaj Auto has launched the Freedom 125 in India, the world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle. Available in three variants, it’s priced between Rs 95,000 and Rs 1.10 lakh. Bookings have been open since July 5.
The Freedom 125 is the world’s first motorcycle that runs on CNG. You can pick from seven different two-colour combinations to suit your style.
Design and Features-
The Bajaj Freedom 125 could change the two-wheeler market a lot. With CNG technology, it can cut fuel costs and lower emissions, which are important for Indian two-wheeler owners.
The bike has a small petrol tank of only two litres, likely for reserve fuel. It reportedly offers a mileage of 213 kilometres per kilogram of CNG, making it very efficient for commuters.
The bike has passed 11 safety tests, as the company shows in a launch video. One test involved a truck rolling over the bike, and the CNG tank remained intact with no change in pressure or didn’t have an explosion.
The motorcycle has telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. The top-end model has a front disc brake and a rear drum brake for better braking performance. It also features a negative LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity for added functionality. The Freedom 125 features what Bajaj says is the longest motorcycle seat in the world, which measures 785 mm long. The Bajaj Freedom is equipped with a 125 cc, single-cylinder engine that out 9.4 bhp and 9.7 Nm of torque. The top speed of the bike is 90.5 kmph when running on CNG, and 93.4 kmph when using petrol.
Performance and Safety-
The bike’s design features a flat seat, a wide handlebar, and center-set foot pegs for a comfortable riding position.
The semi-digital instrument cluster shows various indicators, including a low CNG alert and a neutral gear indicator.
The Freedom 125 is perfect for budget-minded buyers, offering a 50% cut in fuel costs compared to other bikes.
It has a small petrol tank and a CNG cylinder, letting you switch fuels easily with a switch on the handlebar.
India’s Automotive Future-
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, at the launch event, expressed the need to reduce India’s crude oil imports and promote alternative fuels.
He highlighted the growth of India’s automobile industry, noting its importance in creating wealth and jobs.
Gadkari expressed pride in India surpassing Japan to become the third-largest automobile market and reiterated his goal of making India a five trillion-dollar economy.
