Bajaj Auto is looking to disrupt the 125cc commuter segment with the world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle, the Freedom 125. The CNG motorcycle is priced from Rs 95,000 onwards and is available in three variants — NG04 Drum, NG04 Drum LED and NG04 Disc LED. All three are powered by a 124.58 cc with an output of 9.3 bhp and 9.7 Nm of torque and mated to a 5-speed gearbox. It has a dual tank with a 2 kg capacity for CNG and 2-litre for petrol. According to Bajaj, the Freedom has a top of 90.5 kmph in CNG mode and 93.4 kmph in petrol.
Here is all you need to know about the Freedom 125 variants.
Bajaj Freedom: Disc LED
We start with Freedom’s top model, which gets an LED headlamp along with LED DRLs. With a digital LCD rider’s console, the Freedom lets you connect your mobile phone with it, which has a caller ID and sends missed call alerts and battery life information. For convenience, the Disc LED trim is equipped with a USB port to charge your devices. It is the only version to get a 240 mm front disc brake and 130 mm rear drum brake with Combined Brake System (CBS). The front tyre is 90/80 with 17-inch alloy wheel and the rear is 120/70 16-inch alloys. It also comes with a plastic and metal underbody plate.
Price: Rs 1.10 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi
| LED Headlight |
| All-digital LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity |
| Brakes: 240 mm disc in front and 130 mm drum in rear with CBS |
| Tyres: Front 90/80 17-inch and Rear 120/70 16 inch |
| Tank cover flap |
| Plastic and metal underbody protection |
Bajaj Freedom: Drum LED
The mid-variant Freedom sports an LED headlight with LED DRLs. It gets an all-digital instrument cluster though it doesn’t offer a connectivity option. This trim retains the same tyre size as the top variant but comes with 130 mm drum brakes in front. The rear sticks to a 130 mm drum brake with CBS. It also gets a plastic and metal dash plate for underbody protection.
Price: Rs 1.05 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi
| LED Headlight |
| All-digital LCD instrument cluster |
| Brakes: 130 mm drum in front and 130 mm drum in rear with CBS |
| Tyres: Front 90/80 17-inch and Rear 120/70 16 inch |
| Tank cover flap |
| Plastic and metal underbody protection |
Bajaj Freedom: Drum
The entry-level Freedom is equipped with a 130 mm front drum brake and a smaller 110 mm rear with CBS. It comes with 80/90 tyre profile in front with 17-inch wheels and 80/100 tyre with 16-inch wheels in the rear. This version misses out on the tank cover flap and gets a metal underbody plate.
Price: Rs 95,000 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi
| Halogen Headlight |
| All-digital LCD instrument cluster |
| Brakes: 130 mm drum in front and 110 mm drum in rear with CBS |
| Tyres: Front 80/90 17-inch and Rear 80/100 16-inch |
| No tank cover flap |
| Plastic underbody protection |
