BREAKING: TVS Raider Launched; Is India’s First 125cc Bike To Get Riding Modes!
TVS finally re-enters the 125cc motorcycle segment, that too with a feature-packed, sporty bike
TVS finally re-enters the 125cc motorcycle segment, that too with a feature-packed, sporty bike
- The TVS Raider gets two riding modes: Eco and Power.
- Claimed mileage stands at 67 kmpl, which is pretty good for a bike of its class.
- The 125cc engine gets a 5-speed transmission.
After around four years, TVS has made a grand re-entry into the growing 125cc motorcycle segment with the launch of the new TVS Raider. The motorcycle is sporty, packed to the brim with features, and also comes in at an affordable price point. Take a look at its variant-wise ex-showroom (Delhi) prices compared to its rivals, the Honda SP 125 and the Hero Glamour Xtec:
The TVS Raider 125 is powered by an all-new 124.8cc single-cylinder air-cooled, fuel-injected, three-valve engine churning out 11.38PS at 7500rpm and 11.2Nm at 6000rpm. The engine also features TVS’ patented oil-cooled combustion chamber with an internal oil cooler.
The engine is mated to a 5-speed transmission, and TVS has also equipped the motorcycle with first-in-segment riding modes: Eco and Power. Under the former, the performance drops by 3 percent with TVS claiming an equivalent bump up in mileage. On the other hand, the Power mode offers a 10 percent higher top speed along with 0.4-second quicker acceleration from 0-60kmph. Oh, and the claimed mileage stands at 67kmpl, which is commendable for a 125cc motorcycle. TVS claims the Raider can reach a top speed of 99kmph.
Coming to the features list, the bike gets a fully digital instrument cluster, which comes with a speedometer, tachometer, gear position and shift indicator, helmet reminder, top speed and average speed recorder, range and mileage indicators, three trip meters, Eco and power modes, odometer, fuel gauge, and clock (phew!). All these useful bits make it, by far, the most feature-packed 125cc motorcycle in India. There's also another variant with a smartphone-compatible TFT instrument cluster that features turn-by-turn navigation, call and messages access function, and more. The price of this variant will be announced later.
There’s an optional USB charging point under the handlebar, and an idling stop-start system, which works only in Eco mode. Once the bike comes to a halt and if the gear is in neutral, the engine turns off automatically after a few seconds. It comes back to life once you blip the throttle. Thanks to the integrated starter generator, the engine starts are smooth and silent too.
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The motorcycle looks pretty sporty thanks to the muscular tank extensions, engine cowl, and split seat. The uniquely shaped LED DRL will certainly grab eyeballs. TVS has equipped the motorcycle with a full-LED headlight and tail lamp, along with bulb indicators. The wide single-piece handlebar, along with the slightly rear-set footpegs, offer an upright yet slightly forward-biased riding stance. Oh, the pillion seat comes with an underseat storage compartment, and there’s a side-stand engine cut-off feature as well.
The TVS Raider gets a 30mm telescopic front fork with 120mm travel, and a five-step preload-adjustable gas charged rear monoshock. TVS has equipped the Raider with 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 80-section front and 100-section rear Remora tyres. Braking is courtesy the 240mm front petal disc and a 130mm rear drum, with CBS. There’s a more affordable variant with a front drum brake too. At 780mm, the seat is fairly reachable, and the bike tips the scales at just 123kg (kerb), making it one of the lightest in its segment. The fuel tank capacity stands at 10 litres, so with the claimed mileage, you should be able to theoretically cover over 600km on a tankful.
Apart from the Honda SP 125 and the Hero Glamour Xtec, the TVS Raider also competes against the Bajaj Pulsar NS125. However, the NS125 is pegged at an eye-watering Rs 98,234 (ex-showroom, Delhi), and barely offers any modern features. TVS has been bang on time with the introduction of the Raider, as the segment is witnessing more interest considering the 150cc space has gotten prohibitively expensive in recent times. With sporty looks, tons of tangible features and a peppy yet frugal 125cc engine, the Raider seems to be pretty promising for the Hosur-based bikemaker. Will it be the real Phoenix to rise from the errm, Phoenix 125’s ashes? Only time will tell.
TVS Raider User Reviews
- TVS- RAIDERI choose raider because one of my friend suggested me to buy as this bike is good nice looks and good mileage. The solo seat version of the bike is very good looking like similar to pulsar and it feels very light weight to ride this bike. The ride with the TVS raider was amazing till now, no breaking points were given by this bike, still rides the same smooth and the sound of the filter of this bike is best. The disc provided is also good, breaks tyres, engines, every thing is very good. I would like to recommend this bike to everyone other because of its looks, smooth rides, pretty good disc, nice colours, best engines, nice mileage and more than that the trust on TVS. They have been creating beats like this for very long now.Read More7 6
- My experience with TVS Raider.I wanted a bike with a decent mileage per litre because my work demands inter district commute. And after extensive search I found Raider. I wanted a bike that wasn't too boring for a mileage centred bike and this was my fair bet. Overall ride experience is satisfactory. Braking is bit off, that can be improved but if you're going in a decent speed, it shouldn't be a concern for you but if you're in a rush, it sure will affect you in one way or the other. But didn't have any bad experience till this day. Yeah, I'd recommend this bike but its safe, if you give it a test drive and make sure it's suited according to your needs. You should not feel bad after making the purchase in my opinion. But its a solid choice according to me.Read More35 30
- TVS Raider 125 in mint conditionIts a good reliable bike with good performance and great mileage. Best bike for daily commute. Recently installed new genuine TVS speedometer as my old speedometer was not working. Bike is in great condition. The colour of bike is red and black and it look awesome. Over all bike is super in performance, handling and mileage.Read More29 24
- Review after 1800+kmFirst of all this is my very first motorcycle. After test drive i liked the initial pull and the riding posture. so i picked this one as my friend. I also liked the motorcycle's exhaust note in stock condition. Comfort depends on how you sitting on your bike. In my opinion it gives a good comfort. Mileage also depends on your driving style. Currently after the first service I'm getting a 67-69 kmpl. Recommended speed is 55-65 km/h. Yes. If you need a daily commuter you can definitely choose this one. It gives a good comfort, decent mileage and also a some fun . You can easily cruise on a 60-69 kmph without any discomfort, above that there is vibrations.Read More5 16
- A Perfect Balance of comfort and StyleI selected TVS raider because it is stylish, Fuel efficient and comfortable for daily commuting. It also has Modern features which make it better then other bikes in this range. It has a Sporty design with a refined 125CC engine which gives around 60 kmpl mileage The ride has been very practical and enjoyable. It feels like a smart daily partner light in traffic, quick when needed, and very comfortable even during longer rides. It never feels tiring. This bike feels good. I would recommend the TVS Raider because it genuinely makes everyday riding smooth. In city traffic, it feels light and easy to handle, and the pickup is good enough for quick overtakes. At the same time, it gives decent mileage, so it does not put pressure on fuel expenses. Overall, it feels like a smart and practical choice for daily use.Read More8 15