Bajaj Auto has launched the world’s first petrol-CNG motorcycle, the Bajaj Freedom, at Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom). The bike will be available in three variants – Drum, Drum LED (Rs 1.05 lakh) and Disc LED (Rs 1.10 lakh, all prices, ex-showroom). As for the colour palette, the Freedom will be available in a total of seven colours, including dual-tone paint options. Bookings for the Bajaj Freedom are now open at the company’s dealerships, as well as on its website. Deliveries will commence in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat to begin with.
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Central to the bike is its powertrain. Bajaj has cleverly integrated a 2kg CNG cylinder under the seat of the Freedom, nestled within the bike’s trellis frame. A 2-litre petrol tank sits just ahead of the seat, and together, both tanks bless the Freedom with a range of up to 330 kilometres. Power output for the 125 cc, single-cylinder engine is rated at 9.4 bhp and 9.7 Nm of torque. There is a common flap for the petrol and CNG refuelling ports.
The motorcycle is equipped with 10-spoke alloy wheels, and also has a front disc brake and rear drum brake. As the Bajaj Freedom does not have a conventional fuel tank housing, Bajaj has been able to fit what it deems is the longest motorcycle seat in the world, which measures 785 mm in length.
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