Bajaj CT 125X: Bajaj Auto has quietly slipped a much-needed safety upgrade into its rugged CT 125X commuter, now offering a single-channel ABS on the front wheel. It’s a small tweak that could make a big difference on India’s unpredictable tarmac.
A Long-Awaited Safety Upgrade
CT 125X riders often praise its bulletproof engine and rock-solid build. But until now, its braking kit—130 mm drum at the rear with the option of a 240 mm front disc—lacked anti-lock intervention. That changes this season. Bajaj’s engineers have grafted a single-channel ABS module onto the front brake, marrying old-school simplicity with modern safety. It’s not full-blown dual-channel ABS, but on slippery city streets or patched rural roads, that pulsing bite can be a life-saver.
Mechanical Tweaks and Ride Quality
Under the skin, the CT retains its 124.4 cc air-cooled motor, churning out around 10.8 PS and 11 Nm, mated to a five-speed gearbox. Bajaj hasn’t fiddled with suspension geometry—telescopic forks upfront and dual gas-charged shocks at the rear carry on. What’s new is subtle: a recalibrated master cylinder to work seamlessly with the ABS sensor and a slightly beefed-up front fork brace for added rebound control. The result? The familiar plucky ride, but with a confident front-end feel when you grab a fistful of brake on a wet patch or a pothole edge.
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Styling and Instrumentation
Visually, the ABS variant looks almost identical to the outgoing CT 125X. You’ll spot a slick ABS badge on the fork leg if you know where to look. The headlamp cowl’s V-shaped LED DRLs, analogue speedometer and tripmeter, and the USB-charging socket all carry over. It’s minimalist, but that’s part of the CT’s charm—it gets the job done without pretending to be a sportbike.
Price, Availability and Rivals
The addition of ABS nudges the price up by about ₹2,000 ex-showroom. In Delhi, you’re looking at roughly ₹76,000 for the drum-and-ABS version and ₹79,000 for the disc-and-ABS bike. That still undercuts most 125 cc competitors with ABS—Hero’s Super Splendor ABS and Honda’s Shine ABS—by a decent margin. For urban commuters craving both frugality and a safety net, it’s hard to ignore.
Putting It in Perspective
Bajaj has always played the value card hard. The CT 125X with ABS is no exception. It may not be the flashiest, but it’s a trustworthy workhorse that now brings a dose of modern braking tech to its no-nonsense formula. For everyday riders who treat their bike like a dependable friend rather than a showpony, this upgrade could well be the clincher.