5-6 Bajaj CNG Bikes In Development: Rajiv Bajaj
The CEO says the CNG bike will offer half the running costs (compared to a petrol-powered bike)
Update: The Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Bike has been launched in India at Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom)
Rajiv Bajaj (CEO of Bajaj Auto) in a recent interview revealed that Bajaj plans to launch a new CNG bike every year. Along with this he also revealed details about the manufacturer's future regarding CNG bikes.
The upcoming Bajaj CNG bike is set to be launched on June 18, 2024 and will be the first mass-produced CNG bike in the world. The public response to it will likely influence where Bajaj takes the idea of CNG motorcycles next. Rajiv Bajaj said, “...if the response is good, we will again, make it bigger, make it smaller, make it cheaper, make it more expensive”.
He further stated that Bajaj is developing more CNG bikes “...if I am not wrong there is 5 or 6 motorcycles of the same platform under development.”
Another interesting detail he revealed in the interview was that the upcoming CNG bike will be the first one or two that will be launched this year.
The second one could likely be a slightly more premium offering with more features than the standard variant, going by what Rajiv Bajaj said “...you know it’s always nice to introduce new technology on the back of something that is relatively sexy.....So it won’t be something cheap at Rs 70,000 like you have some of these electric scooters in the marketplace now”
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As far as public response is concerned, Rajiv Bajaj acknowledged that people still have their doubts about the CNG bike with many questioning the weight, balance and safety of a cylinder. With this in mind, the manufacturer is being a bit cautious regarding the bike’s production capacity.
Bajaj’s first CNG bike will likely come at a price of Rs 80,000 ex-showroom, and since it’s the first CNG bike in India, it won’t have any direct rivals. But the bike will go up against other commuter motorcycles in the 100-110cc segment including the TVS Radeon, Honda Shine 100, Hero Splendor Plus and Bajaj Platina 110. The CNG bike was spied recently, here’s our analysis, including the possible name of the bike.
Bajaj Freedom 125 User Reviews
- Bajaj Freedom Petrol +CNGI bought in Aug 2024, newly launched at that time, looks excellent, also comfortable, mileage wise ok as it is on petrol +CNG, affordable cost for daily travelling, fuel cost saving can be done, servicing and maintenance are also done in timely manner, so I think it is reliable, smooth performance bike for daily use.Read More
- Freedom riderAb tak ki sabse achi bike plus mileage deni wali bike or cng or petrol dono se chala sakte hai, best ye laga ki petrol or cng dono dala le do 330 km chala sakte hai dhoka abhi tak nhi mila iss bike se. Kafi comfortable bike hai to kafi achi mileage dene wali bike 400 me 330 km tak ka safar aram se kr sakte hai to petrol dalane ka koi tension nhi or kafi achi chalti hai highway pe bhi kafi comfortable rethi hai. Daily work jaise office daily ane jane wale logo ke liye middle class logo ke liye kahi achi rahegi or to or agar aap zomato Swiggy blinkit jaise jaghe pe kam karte hai to apke liye kafi achi rahegi bajat me.Read More6 7
- A great bike for those who commute daily.It is a very good bike its braking system is very good lights are very amazing, turning is also very nice, mileage is very good, tyre grip is very fabulous. Overall the great bike with attractive features. The price of the bike is very good. It runs very smoothly on CNG. The bike is available in a good budget. The tyre rubber is very good. Front and back tyre communication is very Excellent. Light is deep and fast. This bike can be bought by both working and business men. It is also suitable for school going children because it will cost you very little for your daily commute and maintenance cost is also very less.Read More5 3
- Review after 8k kms usageBaja. Freedom bio is ideal for long commute as it is fuel efficient, low maintenance and economical friendly. Dual fuel adds flexibility although slightly less powered but sufficient for travel without pillion and not much heavy luggage. Ridden 8000 plus kms ok pure CNG, less than 200kms used on petrol, I can say ride on CNG is reliable as Bajaj has been on CNG vehicles like in Auto rickshaw from decades. As said earlier it is slightly less powered but enough for single person travel. I would recommend as the bike itself is easy to ride although it is 148 kg but feels very lightweight while riding. With a great mileage of 90 plus on cng and may be 60 plus on petrol ( coz ridden vert less on petrol)Read More4 4
- about milage and comfortablitythe bike is best if u are finding the bike for job with best milage and in look but seat is somewhere not comfortable but I think u can change it. in this prize u will get super bike I know it is somewhere it's a high in cost but u will save that much money from mileage from CNG it gives 90+ mileage in 100000 I like itRead More3 1