Bajaj recently launched the Freedom 125, the world’s first CNG two-wheeler. While it competes against the 125cc motorcycles in the country, the fact that it runs on CNG makes it a unique proposition. Besides 125cc bikes from other brands, Freedom also locks horns with a 125cc model from Bajaj’s own portfolio— Pulsar 125.
Let us check out how the Freedom 125 fares against its own cousin from the Bajaj family.
Bajaj Freedom 125 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 125: Dimensions
Bajaj Freedom 125 has a heavier kerb weight of 149 kg compared to Pulsar 125’s 140 kg. However, Freedom 125 compensates with a slightly longer wheelbase, offering potentially better stability. Pulsar 125’s lower weight and shorter wheelbase make it feel more nimble in traffic. Dimension-wise, Freedom 125 has a seat height of 825 mm, which might be a concern for shorter riders. Pulsar 125’s seat height of 790 mm makes it more accessible.
| Dimensions | Bajaj Freedom 125 | Bajaj Pulsar 125 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 149 | 140 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 825 | 790 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 170 | 165 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,340 | 1,320 |
Bajaj Freedom 125 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 125: Features
Here’s where the two bikes diverge significantly. Bajaj Freedom 125 is a commuter-focused motorcycle that prioritises comfort and practicality. It features a much larger seat, a relaxed riding posture, a USB charging port, and a reverse LCD digital instrument cluster that comes with Bluetooth connectivity that offers calls and text alerts.
On the other hand, Pulsar 125, with its sportier intent, offers a split-seat design, a more aggressive riding position, alloy wheels (compared to the Freedom’s spoke wheels). Recently, Bajaj made some crucial updates to the Pulsar lineup. As a part of that, Pulsar 125 gained a fully-digital instrument panel featuring Bluetooth connectivity that offers calls and text alerts. Pulsar aces past Freedom in terms of safety as the former offers a front disc brake as standard, which is only a top-spec feature in the latter.
Bajaj Freedom 125 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 125: Engine specs
Bajaj Freedom 125 comes with a 124.4cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces a maximum power of 9.3 bhp at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 9.7 Nm at 6,000 rpm. This engine prioritises fuel efficiency, translating to an estimated mileage of around 67 kmpl in the petrol mode. In the CNG mode, it delivers a fuel efficiency of 102 km/kg. This results in a combined range of 330 km on full tanks.
| Specifications | Bajaj Freedom 125 | Bajaj Pulsar 125 |
| Max Power | 9.3 bhp @ 8,000 rpm | 11.64 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 9.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Riding Range (km) | 330 | 575 |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
| Fuel Type | Petrol and CNG | Petrol |
| Top Speed (kmph) | 93 | 100 |
| Fuel efficiency | 67 kmpl (petrol)102 km/kg | 51.46 kmpl |
In contrast, Bajaj Pulsar 125 boasts a slightly more powerful 124.4cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out 11.64 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 10.8 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. This translates to a peppier ride but with a lower fuel efficiency of around 51.46 kmpl.
Bajaj Freedom 125 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 125: Price
Bajaj Freedom 125 has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 95,000, which is significantly higher compared to the Pulsar 125’s starting price of Rs 81,414. The top-spec trim of Freedom 125 touches Rs 1.10 lakh whereas the top-spec Pulsar 125 is priced at Rs 95,000 (all prices ex-showroom).
| Bajaj Freedom 125 | Bajaj Pulsar 125 | |
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 95,000 – Rs 1.10 lakh | Rs 81,414 – Rs 95,000 |
