Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Triumph Tiger 1200

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

Bajaj Freedom 125 price starts at Rs. 1.04 Lakh, which is Rs. 18.35 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Triumph Tiger 1200, priced at Rs. 19.39 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Freedom 125 offers a claimed 65 kmpl, while the Tiger 1200 delivers 18.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the Freedom 125 uses a 125cc engine producing 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Tiger 1200 a 1160cc engine producing 150 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Freedom 125 and Tiger 1200, the Freedom 125 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Tiger 1200 stands out for performance.

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Freedom 125 vs Tiger 1200 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Freedom 125Triumph Tiger 1200
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.04 LakhRs. 19.39 Lakh
Mileage 65 kmpl18.8 kmpl
Engine 125 cc1160 cc
Max power 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 147.8 Kg246 Kg

Freedom 125 vs Tiger 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 Drum LEDTriumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Rating
108 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.04 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.39 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type CNG Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Freedom 125 Colors
Triumph Tiger 1200 Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,112 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 53,089 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,528 Freedom 125 Insurance Rs. 46,095 Tiger 1200 Insurance
Brochure
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Secondary Fuel Type
Petrol
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
93 kmph
220 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
125 cc
1160 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
54 mm
90 mm
Stroke
54.4 mm
60.7 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
3
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
CNG
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
13.2:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic, Dia 30 Inner, Stroke 125
Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. Wheel Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshox With Linkages, Stroke 120
Wheel Travel 200 mm Showa semi-active damping monoshock with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. Depending on the combined weight of rider, pillion and lu

Tyre Size
Front :-90/80-17 Rear :-120/70-16
Front :-120/70-19,Rear :-150/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
825 mm
850 mm
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1560 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
Not Available
Height
Not Available
1436 mm
Width
Not Available
849 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
CNG - 2 kg + Petrol - 2 L
20 L
Kerb Weight
147.8 Kg
246 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
130 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
282 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Trellis Frame
Tubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Configurable Rider,Sports
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Hill Hold
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
Not Available
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Quick Shifter
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

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3

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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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is best for long journeys, Tiger 1200 or BMW GS1200? Which one I should buy?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict here as currently, both these bikes are not available for sale in the market. Moreover, the Tiger 1200 has always been an impressive motorcycle and with the new updates, it is expected to be an even better tourer. Stay tuned for more updates. Read More: - The Big Cat’s Finally Out Of The Bag… Almost
  • If you compare between Tiger 1200 & BMW 1250 GS then go for Tiger 1200.But if you compare Tiger 1200 & BMW 1250 GSA then I prefer BMW 1250 GSA because it will give you more comfort then Tiger 1200.
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Bajaj Freedom 125 Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Freedom 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Triumph Tiger 1200 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
The Bajaj Freedom 125 is cheaper than Triumph Tiger 1200 by ₹18.35 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Freedom 125 vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
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 GT Pro version, 1160 cc Petrol engine of Tiger 1200 produces 150 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Freedom 125 has better performance.

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