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Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Hero Splendor Plus

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Freedom 125 or Hero Splendor Plus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Freedom 125 and Splendor Plus. Bajaj Freedom 125 Price starts at Rs.94,995 (ex-showroom) for NGO4 Drum and Hero Splendor Plus Price starts at Rs.75,441 (ex-showroom) for Drum Brake. Bajaj Freedom 125 is N/A cylinder, 125 cc Engine can generate 9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm power whereas Hero Splendor Plus is a 1 cylinder, 97 cc Engine can generate 7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of range, Freedom 125 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Splendor Plus has a mileage of 80.6 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Freedom 125 is available in 5 colours & 3 variants whereas Hero Splendor Plus is available in 5 colours & 7 variants.

Freedom 125 vs Splendor Plus

Key HighlightsBajaj Freedom 125Hero Splendor Plus
PriceRs.94,995Rs.75,441
Engine Capacity125 cc97.2 cc
Power9.5 Ps @ 8000 rpm7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge80.6 kmpl
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Bajaj Freedom 125 NGO4 Drum bike
NGO4 Drum
Rs. 94,995
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Hero Splendor Plus Drum Brake bike
Drum Brake
Rs. 75,441
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.03 Lakh
Price Breakup
84,720
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.5
4.1
Transmission Type
Manual
Chain Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity
2 Litres
9.8 Litres
Engine Displacement
125 cc
97.2 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
IBS
Calliper Type
-
Front Disc Size
-
130
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
25
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
25
Front Wheel Size
R17
18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
41
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
28
Rear Wheel Size
R16
18
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
TelescopiHydrauliShocAbsorbers
Rear Suspension
Linked Monoshock
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Front Tyre Size
80/90 -17
80/100 - 18

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
Digital
check
Gear Indicator
check
Tachometer
-
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Analogue

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight

Warranty

Basic Warranty
-
5 Years or 70000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Trellis Frame
Tubular Double Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
All 4 Up
Ignition
CDI
CDI
Spark Plugs
-
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
125 cc
97.2 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke Air Cooled
Air cooled& 4-stroke& Single cylinder& OHC
No. of Cylinders
-
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Chain Drive
Battery Capacity
-
0.036 kwh
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
93.4 kmph
87 kmph
Bore x Stroke
54 mm x 54.4 mm
50 mm x 49.5 mm
Charging Socket
-
Configuration
-
9.9:1
Cooling type
Air cooled
Air Cooled

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
-
Low Oil Indicator
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
-
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Analogue
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
-

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
Radial Tyres
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen
Halogen Bulb
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Brake Assist
-
IBS
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
-
2000 mm
Width
-
720 mm
Height
-
1052 mm
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1236 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
2 Litres
9.8 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
1 Litres
Body Type
Commuter
Commuter
Seat Height
825 mm
785 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
147.8 kg
112 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • World’s first CNG-powered commuter motorcycle
  • Offers a combined range of 330 km, 200km in CNG and 130 km in petrol mode
  • Affordable pricing with a starting price of Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom)
  • Gets a dedicated CNG & Petrol switchover button, and can be switched between petrol and CNG on the go
  • It offers the longest seat in the segment with 785 mm length
  • Available in three variants and multiple dual-tone colour options
  • Gone through 11 safety tests to ensure the safety of the CNG cylinder and overall motorcycle
  • Bajaj’s widespread sales and service network
  • One of the best-selling commuter bike in India
  • Reliable engine & easy maintenance
  • Lightweight means it is easy to use on rough roads
  • Fuel economy is one of the best in its segment
  • Riding position is comfortable & relaxing
  • New features like USB charging are helpful to the rider
  • Pricing-wise it is still one of the best bikes in its segment
Cons
  • Design is subjective and may not appeal to everyone
  • Long queues on CNG pumps will result in long wait while refilling the CNG tank
  • The 2 kg CNG and 2-litre petrol capacity is a bit less
  • The base variant misses on LED lighting and disc brake
  • The speedometer console is small in size
  • Design is very old now
  • It doesn’t look or feel as premium as rivals like Honda Shine 100
  • Only comes with drum brakes, no option of disc brake
  • Seat needs more cushioning for comfort
  • It looks dated and boring on the road
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Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Freedom 125 and Hero Splendor Plus

Safety

Freedom 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Splendor Plus has Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On).

Comfort & Convenience

Bajaj Freedom 125 has features like Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts and Hero Splendor Plus, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest.

Transmission

Bajaj Freedom 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Splendor Plus comes with 4 Speed Chain Drive transmission.

Dimensions

Bajaj Freedom 125 has a 2 Litres. Hero Splendor Plus has 1052 mm seat height and 9.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Bajaj Freedom 125 and Hero Splendor Plus Owner Reviews

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  • Splendor Plus Review
    • Pk
      Prakash kumar
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      The bike is excellent in everything, mileage is awesome, engine power is also good enough for safe driving, must purchase it, worthy to buy, love the design of bike.
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      Likes (2)
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    • Sk
      Sandeep kumar
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Very good experience, with a large sit and stylist. In this range, one of the best bikes. Enjoy your new Freedom bike. It's to good, like that's the CNG bike's best price.
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      Likes (5)
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    • VO
      Vicky Ogale
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Awesome features and good mileage compared to other bikes will create a good benchmark to other competitive bikes.
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      Likes (3)
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    • S
      Shivkumar
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      Nice I want to buy this bike because it gives 100 km of mileage on cng and petrol It covered 65 km average and it's features were very nice.
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      Likes (7)
      Reply
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      Ujjwal kumar
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      I want to purchase this bike. It looks awesome and it's one of the best bike in 2024. As we talk about mileage is Superb. World first cng bike in India.
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      Likes (4)
      Reply
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