Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 Drum Variant: All You Need To Know
The NG04 Drum variant of the Freedom 125 is the cheapest, and here’s everything you need to know about it if you’re planning to buy one
The Bajaj Freedom 125 is India's only CNG-powered bike, and it can also run on petrol (in emergencies as it is meant to be a reserve tank). The NG04 Drum variant, in particular, is the cheapest variant priced at ?91,566 ex-showroom in Delhi. Here's a quick lowdown on everything you need to know about this variant:
Price & Positioning
Bajaj's Freedom 125 NG04 Drum undercuts the NG04 Drum LED and NG04 Disc LED variants by Rs 12,551 and Rs 20,038, respectively. That gap comes from missing out on some features and a front disc brake, but the core mechanicals are unchanged.
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Variant |
Price |
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NG04 Drum |
Rs 91,566 |
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NG04 Drum LED |
Rs 1,04,117 |
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NG04 Disc LED |
Rs 1,11,604 |
Design & Styling
The NG04 Drum keeps the neo-retro roadster-like silhouette, muscular tank shrouds, and exposed trellis frame shared across the Freedom lineup. Tucked under the seat, the CNG cylinder sits flush with the bodywork. At 785 mm, the seat is long and should offer ample room to move around - for both rider and pillion. This base variant gets a halogen headlamp, simpler body graphics, and a sheet-metal bash plate under the engine. Two colours: Pewter Grey and Ebony Black are available in this variant, with more options on pricier variants.
Features
The instrument console has a small digital screen that houses the speedometer, fuel gauge and odometer. The right side of the console has all the tell-tale lights. While Bluetooth and connected features are absent, they're not really deal-breakers as the connectivity in the higher-end variants is still basic.
Central to the package is a dual-fuel system: a handlebar switch lets the rider toggle between CNG and petrol mode. Under the frame sits a 2 kg CNG cylinder alongside a 2-litre auxiliary petrol tank. There's no LED headlamp, no advanced digital display as those stay with the higher-end variants.
Safety & Hardware
Bajaj built the trellis frame specifically to fit the CNG cylinder. The chassis and tank protection system have, according to Bajaj, gone through extensive crash and durability testing. It gets a telescopic fork and a linked monoshock. There's a 130 mm drum up front and a 110 mm drum at the rear, with a Combined Braking System (CBS). The alloy wheels (thankfully) come with tubeless tyres: 90/80-17 up front, a narrower 80/100-16 at the rear, compared with higher trims.
Engine & Performance
Under the tank sits a 124.6cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that runs on both CNG and petrol. It puts out 9.5PS at 8,000 rpm and 9.7Nm at 5,000 rpm, with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Mileage is the priority here, not acceleration. Bajaj claims 102 km/kg on CNG and 65kmpl on petrol; so the combined range works out to approximately 330 km. Those figures suit daily commutes and delivery work, where running costs matter most.
BikeDekho Says
At its asking price, the Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 Drum does what it sets out to do: budget-conscious buyers get the CNG-petrol setup, the trellis frame, and the monoshock without paying for extras. The long seat adds genuine carrying comfort. Riders who mainly want to cut fuel costs and have CNG stations nearby will find this the practical pick.The Drum LED variant of the Freedom 125 suits those who want better lighting, but we'd recommend the Disc LED as it offers much better braking performance in addition to other useful features.
The long seat adds genuine carrying comfort. Riders who mainly want to cut fuel costs and have CNG stations nearby will find this the practical pick. The Drum LED suits those who want better lighting, but we'd recommend the Disc LED as it offers much better braking performance in addition to other useful features.
Bajaj Freedom 125 User Reviews
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
Baja. 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 More
the 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 More