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TVS Raider 125
The 125 cc segment is quite popular in the Indian market. The Raider 125 is one of the latest entrants into this segment. It is sold in four variants. There is SX, SSE, Split Seat and Single Seat. The price of the TVS Rader 125 starts at Rs 95,439 and goes up to Rs 1,03,830 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. In terms of colour options, the Raider 125 is available with Fiery Yellow, Blazing Blue, Forza Blue, Striking Red and Wicked Black. There are also a couple of special editions available with the Raider 125 that are inspired by Marvel Comics.
The design language of the Raider 125 is quite interesting, it does not look like a traditional commuted motorcycle. Up-front there is an LED headlamp and a muscular fuel tank. Depending on the variant that the customer opts for, the Raider 125 gets a split seat setup or a single seat. There is a slim LED tail lamp and halogen turn indicators.
Being a TVS product, there are a lot of features on offer. The Raider 125 is equipped with riding modes, helmet attention indication, side stand indication and engine cut-off, a USB port for charging mobile devices, under-seat storage and a reverse LCD instrument cluster. On the top- end variant, TVS offers a 5-inch TFT screen that gets Bluetooth connectivity using SmartXonnect. It gets an ambient light sensor to change from light to dark mode automatically. There is also voice and call management, navigation, weather and sports updates and voice assistance. The mobile application itself can show a lot of information regarding the motorcycle and it also has a live dashboard feature.
The chassis is suspended by telescopic forks in the front and a 5-step adjustable monoshock at the rear that is gas-charged. Braking duties are performed by drum brakes at both ends. On the higher variants, TVS is offering a 240 mm disc brake in the front. There is Synchnorized Braking Technology also on offer. The motorcycle rides on 17-inch alloy wheels that are wrapped in an 80/100-section tyre in the front and a 100/90-section tyre at the rear. TVS Raider 125 measures 2,070 mm in length, 1,028 mm in height and has a width of 785 mm. The wheelbase stands at 1,326 mm and the ground clearance is rated for 180 mm. The Raider 125 is quite light in terms of weight as it weighs just 123 kg. The fuel tank capacity of Raider 125 is 10 litres and there is also an idle start/stop system on offer to help in increasing the fuel efficiency.
TVS is using a 124.8 cc, air-oil cooled engine that produces 8.37kW of max power at 7,500 rpm and a peak torque output of 11.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The gearbox on duty is a 5-speed unit. The Raider 125 has a burbly exhaust note and TVS claims that 0-60 kmph acceleration time of 5.9 seconds. The top speed of the TVS Raider 125 is 99 kmph.
TVS Raider 125 goes against the Honda SP125, Hero Glamour XTEC and Bajaj Pulsar 125.
TVS Raider
Launched in Sept 2021Segment Average: 149.0 cc
Raider: 124.8 cc
Segment Average: 58.61 kmpl
Raider: 71.94 kmpl
Segment Average: 117.0 kmph
Raider: 99.0 kmph
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TVS Raider Specifications and Features
| Max Power | 8.37kW |
| Body Type | Sports Naked Bikes |
| Charging Point | Yes |
| Mileage | 71.94 kmpl |
| Headlight | LED |
| Engine | 124.8 cc |
| Max Speed | 99 kmph |
TVS Raider comparison with its competitors
| Model Name | TVS Raider | Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 | Yamaha FZ-FI V3 | Hero Xtreme 160R | Honda XBlade | Kabira Mobility KM 3000 | Hero Xtreme 125R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹84,869 - 1.04 Lakhs | ₹1.01 Lakhs | ₹1.17 Lakhs Onwards | ₹1.11 Lakhs | ₹78,803 - 1.21 Lakhs | ₹1.12 Lakhs | ₹95,000 - 99,500 |
| Expert Ratings | 4 out of 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine | 124.8 cc | 124.45 cc | 149 cc | 163 cc | 162 cc | 124.7 cc | - |
| Mileage | 71.9 kmpl | 64.8 kmpl | 49.3 kmpl | 49.6 kmpl | 50 kmpl | 66 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Electric | Petrol |
| ABS | - | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Battery Capacity | 4 kWh | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Range | 120 km | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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The 125 cc segment of motorcycles is very popular in the Indian market. Most people who ride 100 cc motorcycles often end up upgrading to 125 cc motorcycles. This is mostly because a 125 cc motorcycle won't have a big effect on fuel efficiency but it would have an up-market feel because of the quality levels and features on offer. There are a lot of 125 cc motorcycles that are well-established.
Is the new TVS Raider 125 worth checking out? Can it give stiff competition to well-established products from Honda, Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj? Or is it just another product with all show but no go? Read more to find out.
An important thing to note is that the TVS Raider 125 comes out as a whole new offering. It doesn't share any of its body components or mechanicals with the existing TVS products, making it a fairly new model from the ground up. This also means that it is the most modern motorcycle when it comes to 125 cc motorcycles.
TVS Raider 125: Design
On the design front, the Raider gets fairly sporty exteriors which are surely on the aggressive side. At the front sits an LED headlamp with unique-looking LED DRLs placed inside the assembly. Having said that, to some people, the design will be a bit polarizing. While the headlamp is LED, indicators are traditional halogen units which comes as a bit of a surprise as the motorcycle is supposed to be feature-loaded and modern as it comes from TVS. Then there is the fuel tank, it sports a fairly muscular stance with a black stripe running in the middle, contributing to its sporty appearance. Furthermore, there are split seats and LED tail lamps at the back to woo its target audience. The motorcycle is equipped with alloy wheels with tubeless tyres which are important in today's day and age.
TVS will be offering the Raider in four colour schemes. There is Striking Red, Blazing Blue, Wicked Blue and Fiery Yellow. The manufacturer is also offering a kit visor that enhances the appeal of the motorcycle. The visor is made up of plastic and has UV additives so that it does not start fading while the motorcycle is parked under direct sunlight.
TVS Raider 125: Features
TVS is known for loading their motorcycles with features. The Raider 125 is no different. In fact, it brings several best-in-segment features to the 125 cc segment. One of the key highlights of the bike includes its reverse digital display which is new for its segment. It is capable of displaying all the necessary information in a clear and readable format. Apart from the regular informatics such as speed, rpm meter, time, fuel level, etc. the screen also shows riding modes information and gear position indicator.
On the top-end variant, TVS is offering a 5-inch TFT screen that is IP69K rated so it is water and dust-resistant. The screen is also capable of 1000 nits of brightness so there should not be any issue in reading the display under direct sunlight. Other features on offer are a USB charger to charge mobile devices, helmet attention indication to remind the rider to wear a helmet, synchronized braking and side stand indication with cut-off.
TVS also offers a SmartXconnect application that uses Bluetooth. It is available on the Apple App Store as well as Google Play Store. The application is capable of showing loads of information such as set navigation, voice assist with 20+ voice commands, ride details, a live dashboard, an overview of motorcycle and ride reports. It is important to note that the SmartXconnect features are offered only on the top-end variant.
TVS Raider 125: Engine, performance and fuel efficiency
The new Raider comes based on a fresh platform and sources power from a 124 cc single-cylinder engine that is an air-cooled unit. This brand new powertrain delivers 11.32 PS at 7,500 rpm and around 11.2 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. The transmission on duty is a 5-speed unit. TVS says that it has laid special stress on the internal cooling of the engine to keep the efficiency and output high. With a claimed mileage figure of around 60-70 kmpl, the engine is already up there to meet the expectations of its target audience. The engine manages to stay smooth even under hard acceleration tests and the transmission is also slick to complement the powertrain. It stays relatively vibration-free even when revved hard, and there's enough low-end torque to keep the rider engaged at city speeds.
However, in Eco mode, the motorcycle does feel a bit underpowered. Speaking of Eco mode, it restricts the redline and enables auto start/stop functionality to increase fuel efficiency. The rider can switch to power mode using a switch which is placed in the position of the ignition switch. When compared to other rivals, the Raider 125 does feel quite peppy and the engine is also quite tractable as it can pull in 5th gear from around 35-40 kmph.
TVS Raider 125: Comfort
TVS has designed the Raider to fit riders of all heights and at just 780 mm of seat height, it surely feels low enough to keep your feet down with confidence. Also, the riding geometry has been kept on the sportier side thanks to the slightly rear-set footpegs and forward-placed handlebar. However, the rider should not get tired while riding for long durations because the overall riding triangle is quite comfortable.
TVS Raider 125: Ride quality and handling
The motorcycle weighs just 123 kg which makes it quite light. The nature of the Raider is also quite nimble which makes it a fun bike to ride. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are done by telescopic forks in the front and a gas-charged monoshock at the rear that is 5-step adjustable so the rider can tune it according to their preference. While the soft tuning has been made for everyday Indian roads, a stiffer setup gives the bike a different ability to feel faster around the corner and not hop on undulated patches.
Even though the Raider gets a split seat setup, there is clearly no compromise on the comfort side thanks to the natural, yet sporty riding position it offers. But the detailed view of the city and highway comfort remains reserved for obvious reasons. However, we did test the brakes and they packed plenty of stopping power to make the motorcycle come to a halt. Speaking of brakes, TVS is offering a 130 mm drum brake at both ends on the lower variants or customers can upgrade to the higher variants which get a 240 mm disc. While the motorcycle is not equipped with anti-lock braking system, it does come with synchronized braking technology.
TVS Raider 125: Verdict
The TVS Raider is a very uniquely positioned product that appears to be a sportier offering but not at the cost of burning a hole in your pocket. The Raider 125 will appeal to people who are upgrading from a 100 cc motorcycle and want a 125 cc motorcycle that looks different. In fact, even the younger audience who wants a sporty commuter that stands out of the crowd would also prefer the Raider 125 as their first motorcycle. Aimed at other already established names in the 125 cc category like the Honda CB Shine SP or the Bajaj Pulsar 125, the Raider brings a fairly unique proposition to the table thanks to its feature-rich and energetic appearance.
