Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Last Updated: October 25, 2026

Bajaj Freedom 125 price starts at Rs. 1.04 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Nightster, priced at Rs. 14.54 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Freedom 125 offers a claimed 65 kmpl, while the Nightster delivers 18.18 kmpl. On the performance front, the Freedom 125 uses a 125cc engine producing 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Nightster a 975cc engine producing 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Freedom 125 and Nightster, the Freedom 125 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Nightster stands out for performance.

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Freedom 125 vs Nightster Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Freedom 125Harley-Davidson Nightster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.04 LakhRs. 14.54 Lakh
Mileage 65 kmpl18.18 kmpl
Engine 125 cc975 cc
Max power 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 147.8 Kg221 Kg

Freedom 125 vs Nightster Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 Drum LEDHarley-Davidson Nightster STD
Rating
108 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Bajaj Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.04 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.54 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled Revolution® Max 975T
Max Power 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type CNG Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Freedom 125 Colors
Harley Davidson Nightster Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 3,112 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 39,810 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,528 Freedom 125 Insurance Rs. 39,027 Nightster Insurance
Brochure
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Secondary Fuel Type
Petrol
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
93 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled
Revolution® Max 975T
Engine Displacement
125 cc
975 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm
89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Bore
54 mm
97 mm
Stroke
54.4 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
CNG
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.0:1

Front Brake
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
65 kmpl
18.18 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic, Dia 30 Inner, Stroke 125
41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Suspension-Rear
Monoshox With Linkages, Stroke 120
Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment.

Tyre Size
Front :-90/80-17 Rear :-120/70-16
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-150/80-16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Dunlop
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
211 kg
Seat height
825 mm
705 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.5 L
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1545 mm
Length
Not Available
2250 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
110 mm
Width
Not Available
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
CNG - 2 kg + Petrol - 2 L
11.7 L
Kerb Weight
147.8 Kg
221 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
130 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
Not Available

USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED

Frame Type
Trellis Frame
Hoop-style Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road,Sports
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Fuel Type - CNG and Petrol, Range - 330 km (CNG - 200 km + Petrol - 130 km), Top Speed - 90.5 kmph with CNG and 93.4 kmph with Petrol, Throttle Control
Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS Alert, High Beam Indicator, Rear ABS Disabled Indication, Fog Lamp Indication, Failure Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tyre Pressure Indication, Check Engine Light Indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Drag-Torque Slip Control System
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Freedom 125
  • It gets unique styling resembling a supermoto which makes it stand apart
  • The engine is very refined and tractable for city commuting
  • Can switch between petrol and CNG modes on the go
Bajaj Freedom 125
  • We would have liked to see a larger fuel tank as its capacity is only 2 litres
  • A seat height of 825mm makes it a tall motorcycle for shorter riders
  • The braking setup could have been better
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Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster?
The Bajaj Freedom 125 is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Nightster by ₹13.50 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster?
For the NG04 Drum LED version, 125 cc CNG engine of Freedom 125 produces 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 975 cc Petrol engine of Nightster produces 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 95 Nm @ 5750 rpm of torque

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