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Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Kawasaki W175

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Freedom 125
Kawasaki W175

Bajaj Auto

Freedom 125

From ₹1.04 Lakh

Full Freedom 125 page Change

Kawasaki

W175

From ₹1.15 Lakh

Full W175 page Change
Bajaj Freedom 125Freedom 125 NG04 Drum LED · ₹1.04 Lakh
Kawasaki W175W175 · ₹1.15 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Freedom 125: ₹1.04 Lakh (ahead) W175: ₹1.15 Lakh Freedom 125 ₹10,942 cheaper
Braking Freedom 125: Combined braking (CBS) W175: Single-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage Freedom 125: 100 km/kg W175: Not published Claimed
Power Freedom 125: 9.5 PS W175: 13 hp (ahead) Different engines
Weight Freedom 125: 148 kg W175: 135 kg Seat height 825 vs 790 mm
Versions Freedom 125: 3 (ahead) W175: 2 Only Freedom 125: cng, manual

Pick the Freedom 125 for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the W175 for single-channel abs and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.04 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.18 Lakh
₹1.34 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹3,136 a month
₹3,548 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
CNG, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
9.5 PS
13 hp
Torque
9.7 Nm
13.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
100 km/kg
Not published

Dual-Fuel System (CNG + Petrol)

CNG Tank Capacity
2 kg
Not listed
Petrol Backup Tank Capacity
2 litres
Not listed
Fuel Switch
Handlebar-mounted toggle for instant CNG/Petrol switching
Not listed
Top Speed
90.5 kmph on CNG, 93.4 kmph on Petrol
Not listed

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, Air-cooled, 2-valve sloper engine
Single cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve
Displacement
125 cc
177 cc
Bore x Stroke
54 mm x 54.4 mm
65.5 mm x 52.4 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.1:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Drum 130mm (base trims) or Disc 240mm (top Disc-LED trim)
Disc, 220 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
Drum
Braking System
CBS (Combi Brake System)
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front / 16-inch rear
Spoke, 17-inch front & rear
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Single Channel ABS

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork, 30mm dia, 125mm stroke
30mm telescopic fork, 110mm travel
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with linkages, 120mm stroke
Twin shock absorbers, preload adjustable
Frame Type
Trellis frame, CNG tank housed in rear sub-frame
Double cradle, steel
Wheelbase
1,340 mm
1,320 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
825 mm
790 mm
Kerb Weight
148 kg
135 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital LCD
Semi-digital: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/fuel gauge/tachometer
Gear Indicator
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Silent Start
Yes
Not listed
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Yes
Center Stand
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
LED
Halogen bulb
Taillight
LED
Halogen bulb
Turn Indicators
Halogen bulb
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece with pillion seat, pillion grab rail
Pillion seat fitted
Under-Seat Storage
No, CNG cylinder occupies this space
Not listed

Choice

Versions
3 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.04 Lakh – ₹1.17 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh – ₹1.25 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the Freedom 125 sells a cng, manual version: 3 versions, from ₹1.04 Lakh.

Only the W175 sells a petrol, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹1.15 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Freedom 125 Freedom 125 NG04 Drum LED against W175 W175

CityFreedom 125W175Gap
Mumbai₹1.21 Lakh₹1.37 LakhFreedom 125 ₹15,846 less
Pune₹1.21 Lakh₹1.37 LakhFreedom 125 ₹15,846 less
New Delhi₹1.18 Lakh₹1.34 LakhFreedom 125 ₹15,517 less
Bengaluru₹1.28 Lakh₹1.45 LakhFreedom 125 ₹16,612 less
Chennai₹1.22 Lakh₹1.38 LakhFreedom 125 ₹15,955 less
Hyderabad₹1.25 Lakh₹1.42 LakhFreedom 125 ₹16,283 less
Ahmedabad₹1.16 Lakh₹1.31 LakhFreedom 125 ₹15,299 less
Kolkata₹1.19 Lakh₹1.36 LakhFreedom 125 ₹16,777 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Freedom 125 or the W175?

The Freedom 125, by ₹10,942 on the versions compared here: Freedom 125 Freedom 125 NG04 Drum LED at ₹1.04 Lakh against W175 W175 at ₹1.15 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.18 Lakh against ₹1.34 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Freedom 125 Freedom 125 NG04 Drum LED makes 9.5 PS and 9.7 Nm and the W175 W175 makes 13 hp and 13.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,136 a month for the Freedom 125 and ₹3,548 for the W175, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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