Bajaj CT125X

Detailed Review by Maxabout Team

Overview

The CT 125 X is the latest addition to Bajaj's rugged commuter lineup, joining the CT 110 X. Bajaj CT 125 X uses the same engine as the now defunct Discover 125. The popular Indian automaker Bajaj Auto Limited launched another commuter bike, the CT 125X, in the Indian market. Bajaj Auto hasn't released a 125cc motorcycle in a long time. Bajaj CT 125 X is the 125cc version of the CT 110 X commuter series from Bajaj. The Pune-based company is targeting a new group of buyers, specifically commuters who want to buy a commuter bike for different Indian road conditions.

Bajaj CT 125 X Design and Style

2024 Bajaj CT 125 X is the most affordable bike in the Indian bike market's 125cc segment. The Bajaj CT 125X looks similar to its smaller sibling, the CT 110 X. It has a stylish headlight cowl with a 'V-shaped LED DRL and a small visor, which is unusual for a budget commuter bike. The bodywork on the Bajaj CT 125X is minimal and purposeful, as it should be on a proper commuter. The new bike has a headlight guard, an engine crash guard, and a luggage rack in the back. The new Bajaj CT 125X is available in a variety of eye-catching colours, with bold body graphics on the body panels, and in two variants at all authorised Bajaj Auto showrooms across India.

2024 Bajaj CT 125 X has a 1285 mm wheelbase and is designed to provide better stability on bad and uneven roads. The belly pan, which protects the engine and tubeless tyres, will increase durability. The thick-padded seat, carrier for additional loading, disc brake, and SNS suspension are designed to reduce fatigue during long-distance rides. For added toughness, the bike gets black bellows and rubber tank pads.

Bajaj CT 125 X Engine and Gearbox

A 124.4cc, 4-stroke, Air cooled Single cylinder, SOHC, DTSi engine powers the Bajaj CT 125X. This BS6-compliant engine generates a maximum output of 10.9 HP at 8000 rpm and 11 Nm at 5500 rpm. Bajaj offers the CT 125 X engine with a 5-speed transmission system with an all-down shifting pattern. In place of a traditional fuel-injection system, this engine is fed by an Intelligent Carburetor, making it one of the very few bikes on the market today with this feature.

Bajaj CT 125 X Suspension, Brakes and Tyres

Bajaj used the square tube, semi-double cradle frame to suspend the new CT 125 X with Telescopic, Stroke 125 mm suspension at the front and SOS with Nitrox, Stroke 100 mm suspension at the rear. Bajaj CT 125 X rides on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 80/100-17 front and 100/90-17 rear tubeless tyres. Two different brake setups are on offer with the Bajaj CT 125 X. Riders can choose between a 130 mm drum brake setup or an optional 240mm disc brake setup at the front end with a 130 mm drum brake setup aided by CBS (Combined Braking System) at the rear end for the advanced safety on the road.

Key Features of Bajaj CT 125 X

Key features of new Bajaj CT 125 X include an attractive modern commuter design, handle mounted round shape headlight setup, a standard rearview mirror, stylish-looking bold body graphics, a better option for a commuter rider, USB mobile phone charging port, alloy wheels, BS6 standard emission engine, Intelligent Carburetor fuel system, well-designed body panels, modern designed led tail light, twin-pod instrument cluster, better performance engine, disc or drum brake setup, attractive colours options, roll single-piece seat, turn indicator lights, rear luggage rack, wide crash guard, headlight guard, tubeless tyres, engine guard, and tank pads.

Top Speed and Mileage of Bajaj CT 125 X

The performance and mileage figures are not known yet.

Bajaj CT 125 X Colour Options

Bajaj offers the new CT 125 X in three colour options: Ebony Black with Green Decals, Ebony Black with Blue Decals, and Ebony Black with Red Decals.

Bajaj CT 125 X Price

2024 Bajaj CT 125X is offered in 2 variants: Bajaj CT 125 X Drum and Bajaj CT 125 X Disc. Bajaj CT 125 X is available at a starting price of Rs. 71,354 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for Drum and goes up to Rs. 74,554 (ex-showroom) for the Disc variant.

Bajaj CT 125 X Competitors

Hero Glamour, Hero Super Splendor, Honda Shine, Honda SP 125, TVS Radeon, and TVS Raider are some of the bikes that will rival the Bajaj CT 125 X in the Indian market.

Conclusion

According to Bajaj Auto Limited, this new 125cc bike is built and designed for long and daily riding environments. The new CT 125 X motorcycle is designed for customers who ride long distances with loads in professions such as food delivery, courier delivery, or business supplies. According to the company, the bike can perform well in adverse weather and road conditions. How this latest entrant will fare in the coming months remains to be seen.