The motorcycle segment recently got its maiden CNG model, the Bajaj Freedom 125, which is also the world's first CNG bike.
The TVS Jupiter is one of the largest-selling scooters in India.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 11, 2024 15:29 IST
The Indian two-wheeler space has petrol-powered and electric scooters at present. But soon, CNG technology will reportedly be added to a very popular 125cc scooter. This model is not the Honda Activa 125, Suzuki Access 125 or TVS Ntorq 125. It is TVS Jupiter 125.
The motorcycle segment recently got its maiden CNG model, the Bajaj Freedom 125, which is also the world's first CNG bike.
According to a report by Autocar Professional, TVS has been working on different alternate fuel technologies over the years and has already developed a CNG option.
The CNG technology will be added to the TVS Jupiter 125. The CNG scooter's production could start in September or October, the report said.
The Jupiter 125 CNG could be launched in India in the last quarter (October-December) of 2024 or the first half (January-June) of 2025, with TVS initially aiming to sell 1,000 units of the CNG scooter per month.
At present, the TVS Jupiter 125 employs a 124.8cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled engine, which develops 8.2PS of maximum power and 10.5Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a CVT automatic.
Below are the variant-wise TVS Jupiter 125 prices (ex-showroom).
- Drum - Alloy - Rs 79,299
- Disc - Rs 84,001
- SmartXonnect - Rs 90,480
Recently, Bajaj Auto introduced the Freedom 125 CNG motorcycle in the price range of Rs 95,000 to Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 124.58cc engine, which develops 9.5PS of maximum power and 9.7Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
The Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG mileage is claimed to be 102km/kg in the CNG mode and 65km/l in the petrol mode. Its complete range comes out at 334km with both CNG and petrol tanks full.
Published By:
Varun Singh
Published On:
Jul 11, 2024
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