Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Bike: Bajaj Addresses CNG Tank Safety Concerns
The CNG bike has been crash-tested in 11 different ways including impact tests, drop tests and even a 10-ton Truck Runover Test
Bajaj has launched the world’s first-ever CNG bike, the Freedom 125 in India, starting at Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). Being the first CNG bike, there’ll naturally be a lot of doubts among potential customers about the safety of having a CNG tank in a bike. After all, a motorcycle is a lot more exposed than a car. Bajaj says it has thoroughly tested the bike to ensure it is safe for the customers. In fact, the manufacturer claims that it has also undergone 11 different crash and impact tests at Bajaj’s test facility.
Bajaj has crash-tested the bike from multiple angles. In the Front Collision Test, the Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG bike was crashed into a 1.5-ton moving collision barrier with a relative speed of 60kmph to simulate head-on collisions.
The Pune-based manufacturer also conducted a Truck Runover Test, in which a 10-ton truck was driven over the CNG bike. This is to simulate conditions where the rider falls off the bike and the bike gets run over by a truck. In both these tests, the bike withstood the impacts, with the CNG tank remaining intact, maintaining its position as well as its shape without deforming, and retaining pressure without any leakage.
The other 9 tests by Bajaj included a Frontal Pendulum Test, a Rear Impact Test, a Left Side Impact Test, a Right Side Impact Test, a Vertical Drop Test, a ‘50kg Filling Unit Strength Test’, two types of CNG Valve Impact Test (to test whether the valve breaks in case of a direct impact on it) and a ‘20G Pull Out Test’. The impact tests, as the name suggests, involve the bike being hit by a moving collision barrier, and drop tests involve the bike being dropped from a certain height.
Moreover, Bajaj has designed the trellis frame and subframe to ensure the safety of the CNG cylinder. Both the frame and subframe work as a cage to keep the cylinder secure and prevent any damage in case of impacts or collisions, enhancing the overall safety of the bike. The engine is also positioned away from the CNG cylinder, so that the heat from the engine does not affect the CNG tank. This is particularly important as the CNG tank contains pressurised gas, and gas by nature expands when it heats up.
Additionally, you will have to get off the bike and stand at least 5 feet away while getting the CNG tank filled. This is an essential precautionary measure at every CNG fuel station, to prevent any mishap in case the CNG cylinder explodes under any circumstances. For more details on the Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG bike, you can check out the launch story here.
Bajaj Freedom 125 User Reviews
- 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
- Seat ke bare meYah bike mere pass hai is ka sab system theek thak hai or average bat kare to iska average bahut achha hai mene isse lagbhag 100 se upar chalaya hai mere hisaab se is bike me keval ek Kami hai jo company ko samjhni chahiye is bike par har aadmi comfort nahi baithta hai iska Jo seat hai usko Thoda achhe se design kare thank youRead More7 1
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