Bajaj working on a 110cc CNG-powered motorcycle. EDIT: Freedom 125 launched at Rs. 95,000

five46 · 4th July 2024, 13:43

Bajaj should expect copyright strike from LML who had a LML Freedom Prima 125 in their lineup.

Senotrius · 4th July 2024, 15:13

If it gets the mileage part right, would rule tier 2 and tier 3 cities. This, considering the fact, that an Activa costs a lakh INR easily.

sainyamk95 · 4th July 2024, 17:56

With a name like that, shouldn't Bajaj have seriously considered launching it on 15th August? 😬

ExplorerXIII · 5th July 2024, 02:10

The seat is designed to carry 4 passengers easily, could be hit with bike taxi segment.

aveoman19 · 5th July 2024, 10:05

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Originally Posted by ExplorerXIII

The seat is designed to carry 4 passengers easily, could be hit with bike taxi segment.

Yes. The seat is long, but 4 people on a motorcycle? Is it not against the law? I know what you mean though. Unofficially people might still use it like a taxi especially in the semi-urban areas but those are the places where even the people not wearing helmet ride their motorcycles even in the opposite direction with 3 or 4 pillions behind. Is Bajaj really going to promote such a dangerous quasi-segment?

sukiwa · 5th July 2024, 14:37

Launch prices as shown in launch event.

Bajaj working on a 110cc CNG-powered motorcycle. EDIT: Freedom 125 launched at Rs. 95,000-screenshot-20240705-143414.jpg

Freedom 125 Drum: 95,000
Freedom 125 Drum LED: 1,05,000
Freedom 125 Disc LED: 1,10,000

All prices are ex-showroom.

It's Magic · 5th July 2024, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by sukiwa

Freedom 125 Drum: 95,000
Freedom 125 Drum LED: 1,05,000
Freedom 125 Disc LED: 1,10,000

Perfect pricing! The 125cc CNG bike is priced around one lakh rupees. It seems like Bajaj has a winner on their hands with this one.

ZenMaster · 5th July 2024, 16:55

This is squarely aimed at the Bike Taxi and online Delivery market.

But, i think it will be a hit wherever CNG is readily available especially in Cities.

They have done a very good job in make it look like a normal bike instead of some weird styling. Except the loooong seat, everything looks normal. This will remove the mental barrier for customers in adopting it.

Only negative will be that the long queues at CNG stations are going to become even longer.

furyrider · 5th July 2024, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by aveoman19

Is Bajaj really going to promote such a dangerous quasi-segment?

Well, the same company sells the Bajaj RE. We all know how many people fit inside one

Quicksilver85 · 5th July 2024, 16:57

This will be a HIT!!!
Expect to see a lot of customers lining up in rural settings, commuters in the city and also Swiggy/Zomato and other delivery guys just for the frugality.

NO other company currently offers this fuel mix, so, even if someone has to start developing one would take 2-3 years minimum. SMART MOVE BAJAJ!

Geo_Ipe · 5th July 2024, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by sukiwa

Launch prices as shown in launch event.

Freedom 125 Drum: 95,000
Freedom 125 Drum LED: 1,05,000
Freedom 125 Disc LED: 1,10,000

All prices are ex-showroom.

I'm not sure this is killer pricing for such a novel product. I personally wouldn't touch this for the next 5 years, I'd wait and watch for real world opinions before branding this one a reliable product.

Ola S1 starts at 75k ex showroom, which may be a much more economical option.

Quote:

Originally Posted by It's Magic

Perfect pricing! The 125cc CNG bike is priced around one lakh rupees. It seems like Bajaj has a winner on their hands with this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenMaster

This is squarely aimed at the Bike Taxi and online Delivery market.

Only negative will be that the long queues at CNG stations are going to become even longer.

Delivery drivers are found aplenty only in the metros. Bajaj cannot depend only on them for sales.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilver85

Swiggy/Zomato and other delivery guys just for the frugality.

We have no idea yet how fuel efficient this is. Not do we have an idea about service costs and reliability - when compared to a normal petrol 125cc.

QuentinTino · 5th July 2024, 17:41

I am a FAN of this bike. Perfectly sums up Indian engineering nowadays!
I believe this is a much sustainable product than an EV competitor because this bike can run frugally for 15 years straight while the similar EVs of today will have an expected 5-7 year lifespan tops, if run everyday.

Senotrius · 5th July 2024, 18:10

Bajaj should have the early mover advantage since there is zero competition. Also for the export market it should do well.

volkman10 · 5th July 2024, 19:01

Some more details of the Freedom 125.

Bajaj working on a 110cc CNG-powered motorcycle. EDIT: Freedom 125 launched at Rs. 95,000-gruobg7wuaacwxr.jpg

Bajaj working on a 110cc CNG-powered motorcycle. EDIT: Freedom 125 launched at Rs. 95,000-screenshot-20240705-185947.png

Bajaj working on a 110cc CNG-powered motorcycle. EDIT: Freedom 125 launched at Rs. 95,000-screenshot-20240705-190016.png

Bajaj working on a 110cc CNG-powered motorcycle. EDIT: Freedom 125 launched at Rs. 95,000-grtcn3weaaihic.jpg

Bajaj working on a 110cc CNG-powered motorcycle. EDIT: Freedom 125 launched at Rs. 95,000-grtcn2xaaawcyq.jpg

volkman10 · 5th July 2024, 20:10

2024 Bajaj Freedom CNG bike - review, range, specs and features explained.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be1z...el=TheFatBiker

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