Bajaj CNG Bike vs Honda Livo
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Honda Livo are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The CNG Bike costs ₹23,206 more than the Livo, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 29% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Livo
The Livo starts ₹23,206 lower (₹81,031 against ₹1,04,237), about ₹740 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 60 kmpl. That is roughly ₹5,180 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Livo
Livo 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
CNG Bike
CNG Bike gets rear monoshock, led headlamp, led daytime running lamp and led tail lamp and 1 more items.
City manners
Livo
Livo is 37 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 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 Livo.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is daily high-mileage commuting
- your priority is fuel-cost-conscious riders
Buy the Livo 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 budget-conscious daily commuters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Livo |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹81,031 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹93,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹75,195 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹4,508 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹1,91,103 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | HondaLivo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹81,031 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹2,570 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 109.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 8.7 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 9.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 60 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | 85 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 9 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 163 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1278 mm |
| Length | — | 2020 mm |
| Width | — | 742 mm |
| Height | — | 1116 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Hydraulic Type |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 80/100-18 |
CNG Bike vs Livo: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Livo?
- The Livo is cheaper by ₹23,206 at the base variant (₹81,031 against ₹1,04,237 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the Livo?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 60 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Livo in Delhi?
- About ₹25,500: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹93,900 for the Livo, 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 ₹1,91,103 for the Livo, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Livo comes out ₹13,324 ahead.
