Suzuki Avenis 125 vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Suzuki Avenis 125 and Bajaj CNG Bike are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Avenis 125 undercuts the CNG Bike by ₹11,226, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Avenis 125 takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Avenis 125 and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
Avenis 125
The Avenis 125 starts ₹11,226 lower (₹93,011 against ₹1,04,237), about ₹360 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 49.6 kmpl. That is roughly ₹8,436 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Avenis 125
Avenis 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 81 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Avenis 125
Avenis 125 adds front disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
Avenis 125
Avenis 125 gets idle start-stop, under-seat storage and engine kill switch.
City manners
Avenis 125
Avenis 125 is 43 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 2 on the Avenis 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Avenis 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- 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 style-conscious commuting
Buy the CNG Bike if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- 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 | Avenis 125 | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹93,011 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,07,100 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹91,475 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,140 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,21,215 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | SuzukiAvenis 125 | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹93,011 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,950 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.3 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 8.6 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 10 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 49.6 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 106 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.2 L | — |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1265 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | 1895 mm | — |
| Width | 710 mm | — |
| Height | 1175 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Swing Arm | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 120/70-16 |
Avenis 125 vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Avenis 125 or the CNG Bike?
- The Avenis 125 is cheaper by ₹11,226 at the base variant (₹93,011 against ₹1,04,237 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Avenis 125 or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 49.6 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Avenis 125 and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹12,300: roughly ₹1,07,100 for the Avenis 125 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 ₹2,21,215 for the Avenis 125 and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹16,788 ahead.
