Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Bike Variants Explained
The world’s first CNG bike comes in three variants including NG04 Drum, NG04 Drum LED and NG04 Disc LED. Here’s how they are different from each other
The all-new Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG bike has been launched in India, starting at Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom). It is not only India’s first CNG bike but is also the one-of-a-kind bike in the world. It comes with a unique and stylish design. The bike has a hexagonal headlight rounded at the edges, a braced handlebar, a small tank and a 785mm long single-piece seat, which is the longest in the segment.
The Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG bike is available in three variants, including the base NG04 Drum variant, the mid NG04 Drum LED variant and the range-topping NG04 Disc LED variant. Here’s how they are different from each other:
The Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 Drum: Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom)
The base variant of the Bajaj Freedom 125 is called the NG04 Drum. It gets two colour options including Pewter Grey - Yellow and Ebony Black - Red. The base NG04 Drum variant comes with a halogen headlight, it gets a full-LCD instrument console and misses out on smartphone connectivity.
The base Freedom 125 also doesn’t get a tank cover flap. As the variant name suggests, it comes fitted with 130mm front and 110-section rear drum brakes with CBS (combined braking system). Like the other variants, it rides on 17-inch front and 16-inch rear alloy wheels but unlike other variants, it gets 80-section tyres on both ends. This variant gets a sheet metal bash plate.
The Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 Drum LED: Rs 1,05,000 (ex-showroom)
The NG04 Drum LED is the mid-variant of the Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG bike and is available in five colour schemes: Caribbean Blue, Ebony Black - Grey, Pewter Grey - Black, Racing Red and Cyber White. It comes equipped with an LED headlight and LED DRLs (daytime running lights), and gets a full-LCD instrument cluster but lacks smartphone connectivity. This variant gets a tank cover flap.
Just like the base variant, it also gets drum brakes with CBS on both ends, however, the rear drum at 130mm is slightly bigger than the base variant’s 110mm rear drum brake. The NG04 Drum LED variant comes wrapped with 90-section front and 120-section rear tyres. The mid variant has a more robust plastic and steel metal bash plate.
The Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 Disc LED: Rs 1,10,000 (ex-showroom)
The Freedom 125 NG04 Disc LED is the top as well as the most feature-loaded variant and is the only variant currently available in Maharashtra and Gujarat. It comes in five shades: Caribbean Blue, Ebony Black - Grey, Pewter Grey - Black, Racing Red and Cyber White.
The range-topping NG04 Dis LED is equipped with an LED headlight with LED DRLs. It features a negatively-lit LCD instrument console with Smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth, call alerts and a dedicated call-receiving button on the left-side switchgear. It also gets a USB charging port along and a tank cover flap.
The top NG04 Disc LED variant is equipped with a 240mm front disc brake and a 130mm rear drum brake with CBS. Its 17-inch front alloy wheel is wrapped with a 90-section tyre and the 16-inch rear alloy is fitted with a 120-section tyre. It also gets a plastic and steel metal bash plate.
What Is Similar On All Three Freedom 125 Variants?
All the variants are powered by a 125cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine which is compatible with both CNG and petrol, and makes 9.5PS and 9.7Nm. The engine is likely to be paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It has a claimed top speed of 90.5kmph (CNG) and 93.4kmph (petrol).
The Bajaj Freedom 125 has a 2kg CNG tank placed horizontally under the seat and a 2-litre petrol tank for when the CNG runs out. The bike seamlessly switches between CNG and petrol modes and includes a CNG pressure indicator too. Bajaj claims a mileage of 102km per kg (CNG) and 65km per litre (petrol), providing a combined range of about 330km.
The Freedom 125 gets a specially designed trellis frame and a sub-frame that protects the CNG fuel tank in case of an accident or a crash. It has a box-section steel swingarm. The suspension system consists of a telescopic fork and a linked monoshock. It has a kerb weight of 149kg, a ground clearance of 170mm, a 785mm long seat (the longest in its class), and a seat height of 825mm. The narrow seat profile makes it easier for shorter riders. At the rear, it features a stubby upswept exhaust with a steel heat shield and a saree guard.
The Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG bike is currently the world’s only CNG motorcycle and doesn’t have a direct competitor. However, it competes with other 125cc bikes like Honda Shine 125, Hero Glamour Bajaj Pulsar 125, Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Raider 125.
Bajaj has also addressed the safety concerns related to the CNG bike by conducting 11 different types of crash and impact tests. You can check out the full story here.
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 3
- 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 More7 11
- 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 7
- 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
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