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
The Bajaj Freedom 125 is a great bike for daily commuting. It offers the advantage of CNG, good fuel economy, comfortable riding, and stylish looks. It is a good option for people who travel long distances every day, especially delivery riders. 5/5 rating, Bajaj Freedom .125 CNG Bike, I am happy with my Bajaj Freedom 125.Read More
Very 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 More
I 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
Ab 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 More
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 More