Spec Comparo: Bajaj Freedom 125 v Rivals

The launch of the all-new Bajaj Freedom 125 is a ground-breaking moment, not only for Bajaj Auto, but the entire world, as it is the first CNG-powered motorcycle. The Freedom 125 is priced from Rs 95,000 and goes up to Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom) and is offered in the NG04 Drum, the NG04 Drum LED, and the NG04 Disc LED variants. The Freedom 125 does not have any direct rivals but we’ve put together a few just to give you an idea of how the bike fares. Read on.

Motorcycle	Bajaj Freedom 125 (NG04 Disc LED)	Hero Splendor Plus Xtec 2.0	Honda Shine 100	TVS Radeon (Digi Disc)
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 1.10 lakh	Rs 82,911	Rs 64,900	Rs 83,370
Engine	125-cc, single-cylinder	97-cc, single-cylinder	99-cc, single-cylinder	109-cc, single-cylinder
Power	9.5 hp	8.02 hp	7.38 hp	8.2 hp
Torque	9.7 Nm	8.05 Nm	8.05 Nm	8.7 Nm
Gearbox	Five-speed	Four-speed	Four-speed	Four-speed

The Honda Shine 100 is the most accessible one of the lot, while the Freedom 125 is the most powerful, and also the only bike with a five-speed gearbox.

Motorcycle	Bajaj Freedom 125 (NG04 Disc LED)	Hero Splendor Plus Xtec 2.0	Honda Shine 100	TVS Radeon (Digi Disc)
Frame	Trellis	Double Cradle	Diamond	Single Cradle
Kerb Weight	149 kg	112 kg	99 kg	115 kg
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Preload-adjustable monoshock	Dual shock-absorbers	Dual shock-absorbers	Dual shock-absorbers
Front Brake	240-mm disc	130-mm drum	130-mm drum	240-mm disc
Rear Brake	130-mm drum	130-mm drum	110-mm drum	110-mm drum
Front Tyre	90/80-17, tubeless	80/100-18, tubeless	2.75-17, tube type	2.75-18, tubeless
Rear Tyre	120/70-16, tubeless	80/100-18, tubeless	3.00-17, tube type	3.00-18, tubeless
Tank Capacity	Two-kg (CNG) and 2.0-litre (petrol)	9.8-litre, petrol	9.0-litre, petrol	10-litre, petrol