Bajaj CT 125X: Bajaj Auto has further strengthened its CT range by bringing in the exciting all-new CT 125X which offers an unbeatable package of mileage and performance at a ground-breaking price.
This clever addition only serves to cement Bajaj’s lead in the value-focused commuter fare, while providing significant improvements over its smaller-capacity brethren.
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Bajaj CT 125X: Economy Champion with Superior Performance
The CT 125X has an advanced 125cc single-cylinder engine that offers power and fuel efficiency. This air-cooled engine produces an unimposing yet respectable 10.5 horsepower and 10.8 Nm of torque – much better than the smaller CT 110, but still delivering the series’ fabled fuel efficiency.
Most impressively, the motorcycle allows for an amazing mileage of over 70 kmpl under standard conditions.
A motor that breathes This class leading efficiency comes from Bajaj’s time tested DTS-i (Digital Twin Spark ignition) technology coupled with electronic fuel injection that ensures efficient combustion across all operating points.
The gear transmission receives special mention with its smooth-shifting 5-speeding unit, which has been designed with the ideal gear ratios for optimum tractability and efficiency.
The clutch’s action has been lightened (which is an actual benefit for riders constantly shifting gears in urban stop and go).
Designed for Life on the Outside
Because Bajaj realizes that their motorcycles often work in difficult conditions, the company has designed the bike with sturdiness in mind.
The chassis uses thicker steel at critical points to give you increased stability and control, while the 41mm telescopic front forks deliver gesture free steering, and the box-section swingarm, which is a combination of plate and tubular construction that adds rigidly without unnecessary weight.
The suspension setup is a traditional telescopic fork with 125mm stroke with twin shock absorbers at rear, now with a 5-step preload adjuster to match load and road conditions.
An increase in ground clearance to 170mm─best in class─satisfies a riders’ desire to take the KLR650 off-highway.
Stopping power, with cost considerations, is provided by a 130mm drum brake up front, while more expensive derivatives also have the choice of front disc brake (240mm).
The back, meanwhile, uses a 110mm drum with Bajaj’s integrated braking system that applies braking force across both wheels even if the rear brake is applied - for added safety without the need for complicated tech.
Design for Practicality of Daily Use
The CT 125X is rugged without being pretentious, using no frills design that features functional elements.
The 13 litre capacity fuel tank offers an extended bracket range greater than 800 km – which is a priority considering that many nations find remote locations with a scarcity of fuel stations.
The saddle is constructed from dual-density foam with better weather resistance and shape better suited for both single and two-up riding.
The handlebars have been repositioned for a shorter reach, so riders can enjoy a more upright riding stance but won’t sacrifice control in the process.
Useful extras are a good grabrail to secure a load coupled to chunky metal stock to ease lashing cargo, wet-weather mudflaps made to reduce splash at the rear, and a centrestand fashioned from thicker metal to enhance stability when working on the bike.
These little things just go to show how deeply Bajaj understands how these motorcycles get used in the real world.
Features With A Restrained Budget
For being value-focused, the CT 125X still includes added features to make ownership more enjoyable.
Digital readouts are limited to the speed indicator on a gauge cluster that flanks an analog speedometer with a small LCD panel displaying tripmeters and fuel level.
Brighter and more efficient LED daytime running lights, which consume minimal energy from the battery.
The electrical system itself has been enhanced by a larger alternator that supports extra accessories without compromising battery life.
USB charge port (which is basically essential for anyone’s needing-a-cellphone-on-ride) is worked into the package, discreetly tucked away beneath the seat.
Unique Value Offered
Perhaps most impressively, they’re doing it without rendering the bike unattainable to the CT’s target market.
With thoughtful engineering choices, production efficiencies, and clever component sharing between models, the CT 125X sets a new threshold for value in the entry-level class.
Owner proposition And it’s not (just) about the initial purchase – service intervals have reached 5,000km and a design philosophy to keep component accessibility high, in case of roadside repairs.
With Bajaj’s well-spread service centers, spare parts aren’t that of a concern for a lifetime of a motorcycle, although it’s a major point of concern for a person for whom his daily routine totally depends on his motorcycle.
Bajaj CT 125X
In the CT 125X, Bajaj has refined its time tested formula to keep pace with changing market demands, retaining the unmatched value that has made the CT range an enduring success.
It yet again proves that in the end it’s the amount of value that has been packed in, without any substantial price rise, is what makes sense for the majority of mileage-commuter-happy people that Bajaj knows exist and thrives on!
olean, N.Y., Dec. 21— The CT 125X offers extraordinary fuel efficiency and utility at lower overall cost, making it a tremendous value for first-time motorcycle buyers, rural student commuters or those who thrive on urban practicality and maximum efficiency.
Such smart balancing of extra and cost makes it easy to see why the CT series is still the class leader even as challengers up their game.
