On July 5th, 2024, Bajaj finally launched the Freedom 125 motorcycles which consists of both Petrol and CNG making it the world’s first bi-fuel motorcycle. Although, it doesn’t have any direct rivals, it can still be compared with the likes of Honda Shine 125, Hero Glamour 125, TVS Raider 125, and the Hero Xtreme 125.
Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Rivals: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Bajaj Freedom 125 | Honda Shine 125 | Hero Glamour 125 | TVS Raider 125 | Hero Xtreme 125R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 2046 MM | 2042 MM | 2070 MM | 2009 MM | |
| Width | 737 MM | 742 MM | 785 MM | 793 MM | |
| Height | 1116 MM | 1090 MM | 1028 MM | 1051 MM | |
| Saddle Height | 825 MM | 791 MM | 790 MM | 794 MM | |
| Wheelbase | 1340 MM | 1285 MM | 1267 MM | 1326 MM | 1319 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 170 MM | 162 MM | 170 MM | 180 MM | 180 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2 L – Petrol 2 KG – CNG | 10.5 L – Petrol | 10 L – Petrol | 10 L – Petrol | 10 L – Petrol |
| Kerb Weight | 147.8 KG | 114 KG | 122.5 KG | 123 KG | 136 KG |
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- TVS Raider 125 is the longest bike in the segment with 2070 MM Length while shortest is the Hero Xtreme 125R with 2009 MM Length.
- Narrowest bike is the Honda Shine 125 with 737 MM Width while Hero Xtreme 125R is widest with 793 MM Width.
- Tallest bike is the Honda Shine 125 with 1116 MM Height while TVS Raider 125 is little shorter in height with 1028 MM.
- The Freedom 125 has a saddle height of 825 MM while Hero Glamour 125 has lower seat height of 790 MM.
- The Freedom 125 has the longest wheelbase of 1340 MM while Glamour 125 has the shortest wheelbase of 1267 MM.
- The Shine 125 has lowest ground clearance of 162 MM while Freedom 125 and Glamour 125 has same 170 MM Ground Clearance, and Raider 125 and Xtreme 125R have 180 MM Ground Clearance.
- The Freedom 125 has 2 L Petrol and 2 KG Fuel Tanks while others have 10 L Fuel Tank except for Shine 125 with 10.5 L Fuel Tank.
- The Shine 125 weighs lowest with 114 KG Kerb Weight while the Freedom 125 as expected is the heaviest bike with 147.8 KG and part of that reason is the fitment of CNG Cylinder adding more weight.
Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Rivals: Engine Specs
| Dimensions | Bajaj Freedom 125 | Honda Shine 125 | Hero Glamour 125 | TVS Raider 125 | Hero Xtreme 125R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 Stroke, Air-cooled | 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine | Air-cooled 4 Stroke | Air and Oil cooled single cylinder, SI | Air-cooled 4 Stroke |
| Displacement | 124.58cc | 123.94cc | 125cc | 124.8cc | 124.7cc |
| Power | 9.4 BHP | 10.59 BHP | 10.38 BHP | 11.22 BHP | 11.39 BHP |
| Torque | 9.7 NM | 11 NM | 10.4 NM | 11.2 NM | 10.5 NM |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Mileage | 102 KM/KG – CNG 67 KMPL – Petrol | 55 KMPL | 55 KMPL | 65.44 KMPL – Highway 71.94 KMPL – City | 66 KMPL |
- The Freedom 125 is less powerful compared to Hero Xtreme 125R which is more powerful.
- The Freedom 125 has less torque compared to TVS Raider 125.
- All the 5 Bikes have the same 5 Speed Gearbox.
- The Freedom 125 has the highest mileage of 102 KM/KG with CNG and 67 KMPL with Petrol while lowest mileage is of the Glamour 125 and Shine 125 with 55 KMPL.
Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Rivals: Price
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Honda Shine 125 | Rs. 79,000 – Rs. 83,800 |
| Hero Glamour 125 | Rs. 82,598 – Rs. 86,598 |
| Bajaj Freedom 125 | Rs. 95,000 – Rs. 1.10 Lakh |
| Hero Xtreme 125 | Rs. 95,000 – Rs. 99,500 |
| TVS Raider 125 | Rs. 95,219 – Rs. 1.04 Lakh |
Bajaj has priced the Freedom 125 competitively positioning it at the center of its rivals. The Shine is the affordable bike while Raider is the expensive bike, not by much though compared to Freedom 125.
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