TVS Raider 125 Split Seat Variant: All You Need To Know

It offers sporty styling and essential features at a more accessible price

The TVS Raider 125 is one of the most popular sporty commuter bikes in India, known for its sharp design and smooth performance. The Split Seat variant sits in the middle of the lineup and focuses on delivering the Raider’s sporty appeal without adding too many features. Here’s a simple breakdown of what this variant offers and whether it suits your needs:

Price & Positioning

The TVS Raider 125 Split Seat variant sits above the Single Seat variant and below the more feature-loaded iGO, SSE, DD variants. Here’s our detailed variant explainer as well.

Looks

The TVS Raider is widely known for its sporty design, and the Split Seat variant is no different

• Sharp LED headlights with split LED DRLs

• Muscular fuel tank with sporty extensions

• Split seat setup for a sportier appearance

• Underbelly and engine cowl add further add to its sporty intent 

The split seat gives the bike a sportier and more premium appearance compared to the single-seat version, making it more appealing to younger riders. Also check out our detailed image gallery of the TVS Raider.

Features

The Split Seat variant keeps things simple and practical:

• Colour LCD instrument console

• Bluetooth connectivity with multiple app-based features

• Turn-by-turn navigation, phone alerts, music controls

• Gear position indicator

• Real-time and average mileage display

• Silent starter (Integrated Starter Generator)

• Voice assistant 

The display is easy to read and provides all the necessary ride information for daily commuting.

Other convenience features include:

• LED headlight and tail light

• Side-stand down engine cut-off

• USB charging port

• Storage space under the pillion seat

Here’s a detailed feature explainer of the Raider 125.

Safety & Hardware

The Split Seat variant offers:

• A front 240mm petal disc

• Rear 130mm drum brake

• Combined Braking System (CBS)

• Telescopic fork and monoshock 

This setup provides decent braking performance and comfort for everyday city rides.

Engine & Performance

The Raider Split Seat uses the same engine as the rest of the lineup.

The ‘iGo Assist’ from the integrated starter generator (ISG) provides a slight electric boost when you accelerate hard, easing overtakes, and Glide Through Technology (GTT) helps ride  smoothly at low speeds without any throttle input.

Our Take

The TVS Raider Split Seat is aimed at riders who want sporty styling and solid everyday performance without spending extra on more features. It covers the basics well and keeps the youthful character intact. If you want ABS or dual disc brakes, you will need to look at higher variants. But for simple daily commuting with a sporty touch, the Split Seat variant makes practical sense.

If you’re thinking of buying this TVS bike, check our Ultimate Buying Guide for it. You can also look at our detailed explainer for the SSE, SXC DD, and TFT DD variant of the Raider. Those looking for a more convenient seating can take a look at the Single Seat variant of the TVS Raider.