Bajaj Auto has announced that it is rapidly expanding the Freedom 125 CNG motorcycle's availability across India. The world’s first CNG bike will be available in 77 towns across the country before August 15, 2024, notably India’s 77th Independence Day, the company said. The move comes after the brand received an overwhelming response to the Bajaj Freedom 125, which promises immense fuel savings with its bi-fuel setup.

Bajaj Auto announced that the Freedom 125 will be available in Maharashtra and Gujarat initially at the time of launch in early July. However, the company says it received over 30,000 inquiries and counting within the first week of launch, which prompted Bajaj Auto to accelerate the expansion plans nationwide. The first Freedom 125 CNG bike was delivered in Pune on July 16, 2024.

Speaking about the wider availability of the Freedom 125, Sarang Kanade, President Motorcycles - Bajaj Auto said, "The launch of Freedom 125, the world's first CNG motorcycle, has ignited an unprecedented interest across India. We're humbled by this overwhelming response and are committed to making Freedom 125 accessible to as many Indians as possible. To celebrate our nation's 77th Independence Day, we're expanding availability to 77 towns. Bajaj Freedom 125 empowers individuals to shape their future with a safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation solution. Our goal is to harness India's growing CNG infrastructure to bring the benefits of Freedom 125 to every corner of the country."

Bajaj says the Freedom 125 lowers operating costs by up to 50 per cent compared to conventional 125 cc petrol motorcycles. During our ride, we found the CNG bike to offer a combined range of about 300 km on both petrol and CNG, as against the claimed range of 330 km. The number will vary depending on the rider and can exceed with gentler throttle and braking input.