Bajaj CNG Bike vs Ola Electric Roadster
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Ola Electric Roadster are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹762 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Roadster takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 8/10 for the Roadster.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹762 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,04,999), about ₹20 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster
The Roadster is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Roadster
Roadster adds single-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster
Roadster gets projector headlamp, colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 9 more items.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- 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 Roadster if
- your priority is first electric motorcycle
- your priority is highway-capable commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Roadster |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹1,04,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹1,14,200 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹9,195 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹5,480 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹1,38,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | Ola ElectricRoadster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹1,04,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹3,330 |
| 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 | 5 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 13 kW |
| Battery | — | 3.5 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 151 km |
| Charging time | — | 7.9 hrs |
| Top speed | 93 km/h | 116 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | — |
| Seat height | 825 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | — |
CNG Bike vs Roadster: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Roadster?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹762 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,04,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Roadster in Delhi?
- About ₹5,200: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹1,14,200 for the Roadster, 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 ₹1,38,875 for the Roadster, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster comes out ₹65,552 ahead.
