The modern shifts to greener energy sources are already taking a shape in the Indian biking market with CNG bikes on the horizon, keyed with the motorcycle such as Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Hunk which is lately labeled the world’s first CNG motorcycle. Here’s a detailed overview of CNG bikes in India:Here’s a detailed overview of CNG bikes in India:
Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Bikes
- Launch and Availability: The Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG was launched in mid 2024 and at the time of writing is only sold in Gujarat and Maharashtra but looks to expand.
- Variants: It comes in the NG04 Drum, NG04 Drum LED, and NG04 Disc LED versions
- Engine and Performance:
- Displacement: 125 cc
- Max Power: 9. 3 bhp at 8000 rpm
- Max Torque: 9. 6.7 KW at 6000 rpm
- Top Speed: 93 km/h
- Transmission: Tubeless tires and 5-speed manual with a chain drive & 1 down 4 up shifting pattern
- Mileage and Range:
- CNG: About 200 km to 100-200 km per 2 kg of CNG.
- Petrol: Aproximately 65 km per 1 litre of petrol.
- ARAI Claimed Mileage: 65 kmpl ~65 kmpl
- Fuel System: The petal power is supplemented by a dual fuel mode switch that is between petrol and CNG.
- Fuel Capacity:
- CNG Tank: 2 kg
- Petrol Tank: 2 liters The BikeWale magazine More information.
- Chassis and Suspension:
- Front Suspension: Telescopic fork
- Rear Suspension: Monoshock absorber
- Brakes: Drum brakes are used on both the ends with the dimension of 130 mm and CBS.
- Dimensions:
- Kerb Weight: 149 kg
- Seat Height: 825 mm
- Ground Clearance: 170 mm
- Wheelbase: 1340 mm.
- Features:
- Digital Instrument Console: Comprise of digital speed meter, trip meter, and fuel indicator
- Other Features: Hazard warning, dual fuel selecting switch CNG-Petrol FUEL, headlights, tail lamps and turn indicators are with halogen bulbs
Pricing
The current market price for Bajaj Freedom 125 which exclude on road price has a slight variation from one region to another but it is averagely at ₹1. 10 lakh .
Pros and Cons
- Pros:
- Environment friendly and emits less pollution than petrol bikes.
- Economical because CNG is cheaper as compared with the other fuels.
- Dual-fuel system offers flexibility
- Cons:
- hough not very high, it is slightly expensive to buy than the conventional petrol operated bikes.
- A poor network of CNG stations, and facilities for refueling in some parts of the world.
CNG bikes, beginning with the likes of Bajaj Freedom 125 exemplifies a move towards the application of newer technologies to the problems of growing environmental concerns and low cost modes of transport catering to the Indian population.
CNG Bike Holders and Key Information
Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto is the primary company introducing CNG bikes in India. Here’s an overview of Bajaj Auto and its CNG bike initiative:
TVS Motor Company
TVS is another major player expected to enter the CNG bike market. Although detailed models and specifications are yet to be officially announced, here’s an overview:
CNG Bike Technology
- Fuel System: Current CNG bikes come with the option of dual-fuel where switching from CNG to petrol can be done. This is flexibility and security that the bike can be used even where there are few CNG refueling stations.
- Environmental Impact: Compared to petrol CNG is a cleaner fuel in terms of emission hence meaning environmental conservation is enhanced.
- Cost Efficiency: CNG is cheaper to execute than the petrol therefore using these bikes is cheaper as compared to the bikes that use petrol.
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