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Bajaj Freedom
By Bajaj
125 ccEngine
93Mileage
5 Speed ManualTransmission
Colour: Ebony Black - Red
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The Bajaj Freedom is the world’s first CNG motorcycle, a genuinely groundbreaking commuter that runs primarily on compressed natural gas with a petrol backup. This bi-fuel design targets riders who want dramatically lower running costs than a conventional petrol commuter. With a CNG tank integrated into the chassis and a small petrol reserve, it offers real everyday practicality with a unique fuel-cost advantage. For cost-conscious commuters seeking innovation, the Freedom is a landmark machine.
Power comes from a 124.6cc engine producing around 9.5PS and 9.7Nm, running on CNG with a petrol backup, paired with a five-speed gearbox. Delivery is tuned for smooth, economical commuting rather than sporty pace. The CNG system gives strong running-cost savings, while the petrol reserve extends range and flexibility. Performance is modest but adequate for city and suburban use, prioritising efficiency and low fuel bills over outright speed for its target commuter audience.
This bike suits budget-focused commuters who want the lowest possible running costs and are near CNG refuelling infrastructure. It works well for high-mileage daily riders in cities where CNG is widely available. The comfortable, practical design suits everyday commuting. It is less suited to riders wanting sporty performance, those in areas without CNG stations, or riders who prioritise long highway touring over maximum fuel-cost savings in daily city use.
Braking uses a front disc or drum with CBS depending on the variant, giving secure, predictable stops for the class. The chassis is designed to safely integrate the CNG tank, with Bajaj emphasising safety in its bi-fuel system. Its stable, easy manners suit commuting. For an innovative CNG commuter, the braking and safety package is well judged for its everyday role, giving riders confidence in daily city and suburban riding.
The Bajaj Freedom features a semi-digital console, LED lighting on higher variants, and its unique bi-fuel CNG-petrol system with seamless switching. A fuel-type indicator and range readouts support the CNG experience. The innovative fuel system is the headline feature, backed by practical commuter equipment. For riders wanting cutting-edge fuel technology with everyday usability, the Freedom’s package is genuinely distinctive in the commuter market.
Backed by Bajaj’s enormous service network, the Freedom is well supported, though the CNG system is newer technology and dealers are still building familiarity with it. Routine engine care is similar to a petrol commuter, with additional CNG system checks. Spares availability is growing. For an innovative new model, confirm local CNG servicing support, but the overall upkeep should remain reasonable given Bajaj’s wide reach.
This is the Freedom’s headline strength: running on CNG dramatically cuts fuel costs versus petrol, often halving or more the cost per kilometre for daily commuters. The petrol backup adds flexibility when CNG is unavailable. Service and consumables are reasonable. For high-mileage riders near CNG infrastructure, the Freedom offers some of the lowest running costs of any motorcycle in India, which is its core appeal.
The Bajaj Freedom 125 is offered in Drum, Drum LED and Disc LED variants, priced from about Rs. 1.04 lakh (ex-showroom) upward, with on-road prices varying by city. As the first CNG bike, it has no direct rivals, though petrol commuters like the Hero Splendor and Honda Shine are cross-shopped. Use our EMI calculator and city-wise price tools to check the exact on-road cost for your location.
Yes, with proper care. As a new technology the CNG system is still proving itself long-term, but the underlying engine is a proven Bajaj unit, and with routine servicing plus CNG checks it should offer dependable ownership.
It is well suited to daily city and suburban commuting, especially for high-mileage riders near CNG stations, though its modest performance and CNG dependence make it less ideal for long highway touring.
No, running costs are its biggest strength. CNG dramatically cuts fuel bills versus petrol, and while CNG servicing familiarity is still building, overall maintenance costs should remain reasonable with Bajaj's wide network.
If you want the lowest running costs and live near CNG infrastructure, the Freedom is uniquely appealing. Cross-shop petrol commuters like the Honda Shine if CNG availability is limited in your area.
Bajaj recommends servicing roughly every 5,000km or six months, with additional CNG system checks. On-time servicing keeps both the engine and CNG system safe and reliable.
With regular care, the Freedom's proven engine should last many years, though long-term CNG-system durability data is still building as this pioneering model establishes its track record.
