New affordable version of Bajaj Freedom CNG bike likely to be launched next year
CNGBajaj has recently unveiled India’s first CNG motorcycle Bajaj Freedom CNG bike. The price of Bajaj Freedom CNG bike starts at Rs 94,995, ex-showroom. Now, rumors have indicated that the company may soon bring an affordable version of the CNG bike to the market. The test model of the affordable version of the Freedom bike has been seen on the roads several times. The company has taken several steps to make the bike affordable. Apart from this, the company plans to launch it at the end of the financial year or around February/March 2025.
The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Freedom CNG bike is Rs 94,995, looking at which it seems that the affordable version will be cheaper than this price. The company has taken several steps to make the bike more accessible and has made several changes to keep the cost under control. The changes include a halogen unit replacing the LED unit for the headlight. The headlight bracket also seems new. Meanwhile, the wrap around the telescopic fork has been replaced with fork gaiters. There are also new fenders and longer splatter guards that will offer better protection from rainwater splashing out of the tyres.
From the small details that emerged from the hidden test module, it became clear that the bike has a single-tone paint job instead of the graphics heavy colours of the current bike. The company might also cut down on the feature list. It is expected to have a basic instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity instead of an all-digital display like the current model. There is also a possibility of it having some analogue and some digital clusters. The rest of the bike will probably remain the same as before. Be it the chassis or the 125cc engine that makes 9.3bhp at 8,000rpm and 9.7Nm at 6,000rpm. It is paired to a five-speed gearbox. With a more affordable CNG bike, Bajaj hopes to make further inroads into the commuter motorcycle segment and position the Freedom as a more cost-effective alternative to petrol-powered motorcycles.
