Does the Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 Drum’s long seat really work or is it just a gimmick after all?

The Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 Drum features one of the longest seats in its segment, at 785mm, says the company. Bajaj claims this feature offers enough space for two riders and some luggage. But this specific design has stirred a discussion with riders and future buyers about the practicality and usefulness of this in the real world. Others say that extra long seat made riding with pillion much more comfortable than ever, or if you have to bring an extra belongings with you. Some wonder if the longer seat ruins the looks or handling of the bike. The long seat bet has also drawn debates about whether or not 125cc commuter bike requires such a long one in the first place, going all the way to question if it is no more than a marketing gimmick anyway. Such discussions often open to a bigger debate about design priorities on budget motorcycles and the tradeoff between utility and conventional aesthetics in the Indian two wheeler market.