The country’s first CNG motorcycle will be launched in June. Bajaj is manufacturing this motorcycle. The company’s MD, Rajiv Bajaj, has also confirmed this. On many occasions, this motorcycle has also been captured on camera during testing. The biggest USP of this motorcycle is its CNG. The price of CNG is lower than petrol. At the same time, its mileage is also better. Due to its USP, it can overtake the segment and pose a threat to the best-selling motorcycles like Hero Splendor. Let us tell you what is special about this CNG motorcycle.
Features and Specifications Of Bajaj CNG Motorcycle
Bajaj’s Platina and CT motorcycles offer the highest mileage in the entry-level commuter segment. Their ARAI-certified range is 70 km/l. CNG bikes are expected to offer higher mileage. This will be the most fuel-efficient motorcycle in its category. The company can take a 110cc engine from another motorcycle in its own family.
As seen with the Platina 110cc and CT 110X, this petrol engine generates a maximum power of 8.6 PS and a maximum torque of 9.81 Nm. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
This CNG motorcycle of Bajaj is expected to get a bio-fuel setup. In such a situation, a dedicated switch can be found in this bike, allowing the user to switch from CNG to petrol or from petrol to CNG. The CNG tank will be under the seat, while the petrol tank will be in its normal position. Overall, Bajaj’s CNG motorcycle’s quality and strong mileage can make it the leader in the segment. This bike is believed to have a 100 to 120 Km mileage in one kg CNG.
Bajaj wants to expand its portfolio’s share of ‘cleaner fuels’. This includes the entire spectrum of EV, Ethanol, LPG and CNG. Initially, it will produce around 1 to 1.20 lakh CNG bikes annually, which will later be increased to about 2 lakh units. Its price will be around Rs 1 lakh.
Let us tell you that the company has started work on a CNG motorcycle. Its production is done at the Aurangabad plant. It is also expected that after its arrival, other companies may also move towards CNG two-wheelers.
Regarding the features of Bajaj’s CNG motorcycle, it is expected to have 17-inch wheels and 80/100 tubeless tyres at both ends. It can be found in the front disc and rear drum combination. The suspension setup will include telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock unit at the rear. Both its ABS and non-ABS variants can be offered. The CNG motorcycle is expected to have a semi-digital instrument console with details like gear indicator, gear guidance, and ABS indicator. LED headlights can be seen in the spy shots.
