Bajaj CNG Bike vs TVS Jupiter 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and TVS Jupiter 125 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The CNG Bike costs ₹24,237 more than the Jupiter 125, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 30% extra.
The Jupiter 125 takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 7.5/10 for the Jupiter 125.
Category by category
Price
Jupiter 125
The Jupiter 125 starts ₹24,237 lower (₹80,000 against ₹1,04,237), about ₹770 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 50 kmpl. That is roughly ₹9,431 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Jupiter 125
Jupiter 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 75 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Jupiter 125
Jupiter 125 adds front disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
City manners
Jupiter 125
Jupiter 125 is 41 kg lighter and lower in the seat (770 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is daily high-mileage commuting
- your priority is fuel-cost-conscious riders
Buy the Jupiter 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 family and shopping runs
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Jupiter 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹80,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹92,800 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹96,450 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹4,456 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹2,11,206 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | TVSJupiter 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹80,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹2,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 124.8 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 8.2 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 10.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 50 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | CVT automatic |
| Starter | — | Self start only |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 108 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 5.1 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 163 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1275 mm |
| Under-seat storage | — | 33 L |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | 220 mm disc / 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Gas-charged, 3-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 90/90-12 |
CNG Bike vs Jupiter 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Jupiter 125?
- The Jupiter 125 is cheaper by ₹24,237 at the base variant (₹80,000 against ₹1,04,237 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the Jupiter 125?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 50 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Jupiter 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹26,600: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹92,800 for the Jupiter 125, 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 ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹2,11,206 for the Jupiter 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹6,779 ahead.
