Bajaj Freedom CNG Bike Waiting Period Reaches up to 3 Months in India

Bajaj Auto recently launched the world's first CNG-powered motorcycle, the Freedom 125. According to the manufacturer, the first-of-its-kind bi-fuel motorcycle tackles the dual problems of reducing the escalating fuel expenses and minimising environmental impact. The Bajaj Freedom 125 comes in three variants. While the entry-level drum variant with halogen lights costs Rs 95,000, the price of the mid-spec drum variant with LED lighting stands at Rs 1.05 lakh. The top-of-the-line Disc LED variant retails for Rs 1.10 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. 

Currently, Bajaj offers the model in Mumbai, Pune, and a few cities in Gujarat. Bookings are open for a token amount of Rs 1,000. However, waiting periods differ depending on the region due to high demand. The waiting duration in Mumbai is between 20 and 30 days. People in Pune will have to wait for 30- to 45 days to get their hands on the bike. Meanwhile, the waiting period in Gujarat lasts 45 days or up to three months.

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Bajaj Freedom CNG Bike: Engine Details

The Freedom 125 has a completely new frame and engine (125cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder) with a 2-litre fuel tank and a 2 kg CNG cylinder. The unit puts out 9.4bhp of maximum power and 9.7Nm of peak torque. The overall range of the bike is 330 km. When running on petrol, it claims a fuel efficiency of 65km/l. On the other hand, it achieves a mileage of 102km/kg in CNG mode.

Bajaj Freedom CNG Bike: Styling and Features

The Freedom 125 has a modern-retro look, with a round headlamp and a DRL. The bike sports a flat seat, a wide handlebar, and center-set foot pegs for a balanced riding position. 

The CNG motorcycle has an 825mm seat height, 785mm seat length, 170mm ground clearance, and a kerb weight of 147.8 km. It has alloy wheels (17 inches in front and 16 inches in back), a USB charging port, a negative LCD cluster with Bluetooth connectivity (only on top-end models), and a button on the left handlebar cube that switches between CNG and petrol modes. The semi-digital instrument cluster shows a variety of indicators, including a low CNG alert and neutral gear indicator. The Freedom 125 is the first commuter bike to include a trellis frame in the 125cc class. It uses a linked monoshock and a telescopic fork for suspension.

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Bajaj Freedom CNG Bike: Competition Check

Although it doesn't have any direct competitors, the CNG bike serves as an alternative to the likes of the TVS Raider 125, Hero Xtreme 125R, Hero Glamour, and Bajaj Pulsar 125.

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