Director Environment Unveils the World's First CNG Motorcycle Freedom 125 in Chandigarh

For those wanting to upgrade to a motor bike that’s both 'environment friendly' and offers unmatchable fuel economy there is good news – Two wheeler giant Bajaj Auto has introduced Bajaj Freedom –the world’s first CNG bike. 

Director Environment Unveils the World's First CNG Motorcycle Freedom 125 in Chandigarh
T C Nautiyal, Director(Environment), Chandigarh Administration (sitting on bike-right) unveiled Bajaj Auto's CNG motorcycle 'Freedom 125' at NDM Autowheels, Industrial Area, Phase I, Chandigarh.

Chandigarh, October 8, 2024:   For those wanting to upgrade to a motor bike that’s both 'environment friendly' and offers unmatchable fuel economy there is good news – Two wheeler giant Bajaj Auto has introduced Bajaj Freedom –the world’s first CNG bike. 

The bike was unveiled by T. C. Nautiyal, Director, Dept. of Environment (DoE) & Secretary Science & Technology and Renewable Energy, Chandigarh Administration at NDM Bajaj at Industrial Area, Phase I. Manpreet Bindra, Regional Sales Manager; Naved Mohsin, Regional Service Manager; Ankur Aggarwal, Area Sales Manager & Rahul Gupta, Area Service Manager of Bajaj Auto Ltd.(BAL), were also present.  Vaibhav Mehan & Nipun Mehan, Directors of NDM Autowheels, the Bajaj Dealership in Chandigarh, too were present. Vaibhav Mehan informed that 16 vehicles were delivered on the day of launch itself.

In a statement Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto Ltd., said, “The Bajaj Freedom 125 showcases the Bajaj Auto Ltd. R&D and manufacturing prowess. Through innovation BAL has addressed the twin challenge of reducing rising fuel costs and reducing the environmental footprint from travel. The initiative also aligns strongly with the government of India Infrastructure projects of building a CNG network driven by the need to use cleaner fuels and save foreign exchange. Over 75% of 2- wheeler customers rate fuel efficiency as a key attribute. Freedom 125 is aimed at all such customers, and we invite them to ‘Ride the Change’.”