Bajaj Freedom125: full specifications, features and ownership explained

Technical specifications

A factory dual-fuel design, not an aftermarket conversion

The important engineering distinction is that Freedom’sCNG cylinder is integrated into the motorcycle by the manufacturer. The official page describes a protective trellis structure and an additional cylinder shield, rather than an ordinary petrol bike with a gas container added later. This does not make allCNG conversions equivalent to Freedom, nor does certification eliminate the need for inspections and maintenance. Evaluate the complete vehicle as supplied byBajaj. Its fuel system and packaging are closely connected, so an owner should use authorised support for gas-system concerns and avoid treating the cylinder area as a place for improvised accessories or modifications.

Understand kilograms, litres and the petrol reserve

Bajaj describes theCNG capacity as12.5litres or2kg, alongside a2-litre petrol tank. The litre figure describes cylinder volume, whereas the kilogram figure is the relevant fuel-mass reference; it is not12.5litres of petrol-equivalent liquid. Actual filling depends on dispensing conditions. The auxiliary petrol supply gives an alternative whenCNG is unavailable, but its small capacity still requires planning. The handlebar switch lets the rider change fuel modes as described by the manufacturer. Before choosing this model, map your regularCNG stations and consider queues, opening times and detours rather than relying only on a nationwide station-count headline.

Performance figures belong to the stated fuel

The official product page gives9.5PS at8000rpm and9.7Nm at5000rpm specifically forCNG operation. These should not silently be relabelled as petrol figures. The air-cooled four-stroke layout is presented as a commuter solution, so the useful riding assessment concerns starting, low-speed response and passenger-loaded acceleration rather than a racing comparison. Manufacturer top-speed claims are not an invitation to test maximum speed on public roads. A controlled dealer demonstration should also show the mode-switch operation and instrument indications clearly, allowing the rider to understand which fuel is active before beginning normal use.

Claimed range does not fix your daily savings

The page quotes202km onCNG and130km on petrol under stated standard testing conditions. It also promotes substantial running-cost savings, but those are not a personalised guarantee. Your calculation needs local prices perkilogram and perlitre, measured consumption, total distance and the extra kilometres needed to refill. ComparingCNG cost perkilogram directly with petrol cost perlitre would miss the different consumption units. Keep separate records for each fuel over several refills. A long claimed combined reach is useful only if the rider can conveniently obtain the main fuel and can identify the remaining petrol reserve accurately.

NG04 equipment and rider accommodation

The model family listsNG04 DiscLED, DrumLED and Drum versions. The describedDiscLED equipment includes a digital console withBluetooth-related notifications and anLED headlamp; the product itself warns that other variants can differ. The long quilted seat, wide handlebar and linked rear monoshock shape its commuting proposition. Those descriptions should prompt a practical fit check rather than an automatic comfort verdict. Sit with your usual passenger, assess foot placement and examine whether the seat contour suits both people. The rear-wheel detail in the described version is16inches with a120/70tyre, which should be checked against the delivered specification.

Price and long-term ownership deserve separate checks

The saved official page contains more than one price reference, so this article does not choose a single unqualified number. Obtain a dated quotation identifyingDiscLED, DrumLED orDrum, then separate the vehicle amount from registration, insurance and optional additions. Ask the authorised workshop for the exact service schedule and the documentation needed for theCNG system; a general petrol-motorcycle checklist is not enough. Freedom’s strongest reason to exist is frequent commuting with dependable access toCNG. Where that access is inconvenient, the refuelling detour and reliance on a small petrol tank can change the practical value substantially.

Features and equipment

• Factory-installed CNG cylinder within protective frame
• Petrol/CNG selection through handlebar switch
• LED and Bluetooth equipment depend on NG04 variant

Strengths and points to check

Editorial interpretation of published specifications, not a hands-on road test.

Variants, price and state-wise quotation

State-wise ex-showroom and on-road quotes are not verified for this model. The amount can depend on city, variant, insurance and registration. Select your state in the calculator and enter an itemised local quotation; no automatic tax rate or subsidy is assumed.

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Sources and editorial notes

• Bajaj Freedom125 official product page, checked18 October2026 ↗

Specifications are manufacturer claims and may differ by trim. Published information can change; confirm the exact vehicle before making a decision.