Ather Energy 450X vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Bajaj CNG Bike are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹35,763 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 34% extra.
The 450X takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹35,763 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹1,130 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
450X
The 450X is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
450X
450X has the better power-to-weight ratio: 77 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
450X
450X gets regenerative braking, companion app, over-the-air updates and hill hold and 5 more items.
City manners
450X
450X is 38 kg lighter and lower in the seat (780 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
- your priority is daily high-mileage commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 125 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | — | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Belt drive, PMSM motor | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 161 km | — |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 149 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1340 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 120/70-16 |
450X vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹35,763 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹27,500: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,74,342 for the 450X and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹30,085 ahead.
