If someone had asked me this question even a month ago, my answer would have been no. No company has made a bike that runs on CNG yet. But if someone asks today whether a bike that runs on CNG has been made or not. Then the answer is yes, it has been made in India. Let’s read out the CNG bike’s name and features below:
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Is a CNG Bike available in India?
Yes, Bajaj has launched the world’s 1st bike that runs on CNG and petrol on 5th July 2024. And yes, it is available for the citizens of India. You will be surprised to know that the starting price of the CNG bike is less than 1 lakh. Read the whole article thoroughly as we have provided almost every piece of information regarding the motorcycle.
Also read: What Is CNG In A Bike?
Bajaj Freedom 125 Variant Available
Because of Bajaj company CNG bikes are available in India. The best thing about this Bajaj bike is that it runs on CNG, but it is also worth noting that it also runs on petrol as well. Let us tell you that this bike is available in 3 variants in the showroom. The first variant has drum brakes, the second variant has a drum with LED, and the third and last variant has both disc brakes and LED features.
Bajaj CNG Bike Freedom 125 Features
There is one cylinder fitted inside this bike and that too under the seat. According to the company, this bike gives a mileage of 213 km on a single CNG tank. And if we talk about the size of the bike’s seat, let us tell you that the company has made the seat quite long and comfortable for its customers.
Further, it comes with a 2-kilogram CNG cylinder and 2 liters of petrol tank. If we talk about the total mileage then let us tell you that if we combine both petrol and CNG then this bike gives a mileage of 330 kilometers.
The company has provided a switch on the left-hand side of the bike with the help of which you can convert the bike to CNG or petrol. The fuel tank cap for filling both CNG and petrol is given in the front. The bike will either run on CNG or petrol but the bike can’t run on both CNG and petrol simultaneously.
Disadvantages Of Freedom 125cc CNG Bike?
It is a 147kg bike which makes it one of the heaviest bikes in the commuter segment. And if we talk about the fuel efficiency it is also a little less as compared to other 125cc bikes in the global market. You will also face problems if you go on long-distance rides as CNG pumps are not available everywhere. You have to fill the fuel repeatedly, which is 2 liters.
Hero Splendor bike gives 95 km mileage per litre and this bike gives 102 km mileage. So there is not much difference. Hero Splendor runs for 1.6 rupees per kilometer and Freedom 125cc bike claims that it will run for 1 rupee per kilometer. I did not find much difference, I am not going to buy this bike after seeing the mileage. Hope you guys find this blog informative, thank you!!