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Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Bike: Bajaj Freedom 125 bike, launched on July 5, is the world's first CNG bike. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari was also present at the launch of this bike with both petrol and CNG fuel options. He praised this bike and called it a game changer.
How is the world's first CNG bike?
Bajaj Auto has launched this bike in the commuter segment. But the team has done a great job on the look and design of this bike. But the first question that comes to mind after seeing the bike is where has the company placed the CNG cylinder in the bike?
Bajaj Auto claims that the bike has the longest seat of 785MM. Which covers the front fuel tank to a large extent. The CNG cylinder is placed under this seat. Its capacity is 2 kg. Also, the cylinder weighs 16 kg. The bike has a strong trellis frame which makes it light and strong.
The fuel mode will change at the touch of a button
This bike, which runs on both petrol and CNG, will change the fuel mode at the press of a button. Also, these bikes can significantly reduce fuel costs and also reduce carbon emissions.
How much mileage will the bike give?
The engine of this bike with a 125cc petrol engine generates 9.5PS of power and 9.7Nm of torque. Since this bike runs mainly on CNG, the company has provided only a 2-liter petrol fuel tank in it. Which will work as a reserve fuel in a way.
The company claims that this bike gives a driving range of up to 330 km on a full tank (petrol + CNG). Which gives a mileage of 102 km in 1 kg CNG and 67 km in 1 liter of petrol.
What is the showroom price of the bike and how can it be booked?
Bajaj Auto has also started booking the Bajaj Freedom 125. The price of the base 'drum' variant of the bike starts at Rs 95,000. The bike can be booked through the company's official website and official showrooms. Bajaj Freedom is equipped with features like LED headlamp, digital speedometer and Bluetooth connectivity.
The bike has been launched in three variants NG04 Disc LED, NG04 Drum LED and NG04 Drum. The LED variant is available in five colors while the non-LED drum variant is available in two colors. Priced at…
NG04 Disc LED: Rs 1,10,000
NG04 Drum LED: Rs 1,05,000
NG04 Drum: Rs 95,000
This bike passed 11 different tests
During the launch of Bajaj Freedom 125, the company released a video claiming that the bike has passed 11 different tests. In one test, the bike was subjected to a 'truck rollover test' in which the CNG tank remained intact and maintained pressure even after being crushed under the truck's tyres.
What did Nitin Gadkari say on the launch of CNG bike?
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who was present at the launch event, stressed the importance of reducing India's crude oil import bill and promoting alternative fuels. When it comes to the development of the automobile industry, he expressed pride that India has overtaken Japan to become the third largest automobile market. Apart from this, the price of the bike is Rs 1,000. He also made a statement to keep it below 1 lakh. So this bike will become even more popular in the country.
The Union Minister said, “CNG vehicles are cheaper and better for the environment than conventional petrol bikes. The operating cost of the new Bajaj bike is 50 per cent less than ICE bikes, and its average mileage is also higher. So people will get their money back within a year.”