Bajaj CNG Bike Launch Tomorrow: Our Analysis Of Expected Price And Mileage Of The World’s First CNG Bike
The bike comes with two fuel tanks: a primary CNG tank, placed under the seat and a secondary petrol tank, which can be used in case the bike runs out of CNG
Update: The Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Bike has been launched in India at Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom)
Quick News Highlights:
- Gets a redesigned left-side switchgear with a button to switch between petrol & CNG.
- Likely to be priced at around Rs 80,000 (ex-showroom).
- Rivals other 100-110cc bikes like the Hero Splendor Plus, TVS Radeon, Honda Shine 100 & Bajaj Platina 110.
Bajaj is all set to launch the world’s first CNG bike on 5th July 2024. With the whole world watching the launch event, it will also be attended by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India.
We think that the Bajaj CNG bike may not be launched all over India at once. Instead, it might be introduced in phases due to the limited CNG pump networks across India, with many cities and states still lacking the necessary infrastructure. Moreover, the government is also planning to increase the number of CNG stations in India from the current 6,159 to 17,500 pumps by 2030.
Bajaj CNG Bike: Expected Price
We expect the Bajaj CNG Bike to be priced at around Rs 80,000 (ex-showroom), positioning it competitively against the Honda Shine 125, priced at Rs 79,800 (ex-showroom Delhi). Bajaj always aggressive pricing, as seen with the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z launch, supports pricing the CNG bike at around Rs 80,000.
Pricing the CNG bike higher, around Rs 90,000 or Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom), may not make sense, considering the presence of premium 125cc bikes like the TVS Raider 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R are also available in a similar range.
What We Know So Far?
The upcoming Bajaj CNG Bike comes with a simple commuter design. It has a long single-piece seat that overlaps the fuel tank and houses the CNG tank under it. At the front, it has a round headlight, indicators and a braced handlebar. At the rear, the slim tail section has a sleek single-piece grab-rail, a stubby upswept exhaust, a tyre hugger, and a saree guard. The CNG bike may get two variants, with the other one to be more rugged one with knuckle guards and fork covers.
Expected to be equipped with a 125cc engine, the Bajaj CNG bike may produce similar performance as a 100-110cc bike. This is because CNG is not as energy-dense as petrol and trades some performance. Moreover, CNG is cheaper as compared to petrol and reduces the bike’s running cost too. In an Interview, Rajiv Bajaj also claimed that the CNG bike will almost half the running costs as compared to the petrol-powered bikes. The CNG bike comes with two fuel tanks: one is the primary CNG tank while the other is a small petrol tank, which can be used when the bike runs out of CNG.
Featurewise, the upcoming Bajaj CNG bike is likely to have an LCD instrument console. It also gets a redesigned left-side switchgear with a blue button to switch between CNG and Petrol. Below the CNG/Petrol button there is the indicator switch and beside it is a round switch that seems to be the horn. It is likely to get an LED headlight and indicators as well.
The bike gets a telescopic fork with fork gaiters and a rear monoshock. For braking, the bike has drum brakes on both ends, one of the variants might also get an optional front disc brake.
The Bajaj CNG Bike will compete against the 100-110cc commuter bikes like the Hero Splendor Plus, TVS Radeon, Honda Shine 100, and Bajaj Platina 110. Moreover, the official website for the Bajaj CNG bike is also live now, with a registration link to receive WhatsApp updates about the CNG bike’s launch.
Bajaj Freedom 125 User Reviews
- Cng Bike in new conditionVery good cng bike. This is very cost effective bike, best comfort and stylish bike, The seat is very big, you can use with cng or with petrol as per your requirement. The maintenance cost is very low. This bike had never given trouble on the road from the day I purchased this. Bajaj had adopted new technology in india.Read More2 1
- 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 More2 2
- 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 10
- 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 More6 4
- 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 5