TVS RaiderThe TVS Raider motorcycle with a price tag ranging between Rs. 73,400 to Rs. 85,469. It is available in 2 variants and 4 colours. Powered by a 124.8 cc bs6 engine, the TVS Raider has a 5 Speed gearbox. The TVS Raider has Disc front brakes and Drum rear brakes. Over 10 User reviews basis Mileage, Performance, Price and overall experience of users for TVS Raider.

After discontinuing the TVS Phoenix 125 in 2017, the Hosur-based company has now finally re-entered the 125cc segment with the new TVS Raider. This sporty commuter motorcycle is the first in its segment to come with riding modes. You can read all about the bike in our launch report here. 

TVS Raider Price:

The TVS Raider starts from Rs 77,500 for the front drum brake-equipped variant and Rs 85,469 for the front disc brake-equipped version (both ex-showroom Delhi). The motorcycle is available in four colours: Striking Red, Blazing Blue, Wicked Black and Fiery Yellow. 

TVS Raider Features:

TVS has equipped the Raider with a fully digital instrument cluster that shows the real time mileage, range, gear position with gear shift indicator, helmet reminder, Eco and Power modes indicator, three trip meters, odometer, clock, top speed and average speed recorder, and fuel gauge. There’s also an optional 5-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity. This packs useful features such as turn-by-turn navigation, voice assist, bike documents display, to name a few. Its pricing will be announced later.

Other notable features include an all-LED headlamp with uniquely shaped DRLs, a LED tail lamp, bulb indicators, optional USB charging port, CBS, and a standard underseat storage. 

TVS Raider Engine:

The TVS Raider is powered by an all-new 124.8cc single-cylinder air-cooled, three-valve, fuel-injected engine. It makes 11.38PS at 7500rpm and 11.2Nm at 6000rpm, and is paired to a 5-speed transmission. The engine is also enhanced with TVS’ patented oil-cooled combustion chamber with an internal oil cooler. TVS claims the bike can return a mileage of 67kmpl, which is quite good enough for this segment. 

The TVS Raider 125 comes with two riding modes: Eco and Power. There’s a 3 percent drop in performance in the Eco mode, but the mileage increases by a claimed 3 percent. Switching to Power mode provides a claimed 10 percent higher top speed. Additionally, the acceleration from 0-60kmph is also quicker by 0.4 seconds. The bike also gets an integrated starter generator for silent starts, and an idling stop-start system to conserve fuel in heavy traffic situations. When the bike comes to a halt, and is in neutral, the engine shuts off automatically after idling for a while. It then turns back on as soon as you blip the throttle.

TVS Raider Suspension & Brakes:

The TVS Raider employs a telescopic front fork and a 5-step preload adjustable gas-charged monoshock at the rear. Braking is via a 240mm petal disc up front and a 130mm drum unit at the rear. TVS also offers a front drum brake-equipped variant at a lower price point. The motorcycle rolls on 17-inch alloys shod with TVS Remora tyres measuring 80-section at the front and 100-section at the rear. 

The TVS Raider features a 10-litre fuel tank, and the seat is 780mm tall. At 123kg kerb, the Raider is fairly light for its segment.

TVS Raider Rivals:

The TVS Raider competes with the Honda SP 125, Hero Glamour Xtec and more premium offerings like the Bajaj Pulsar NS125. Other alternatives in its price bracket include the Bajaj Pulsar 125, Honda Livo, Honda Grazia, Yamaha RayZR Street Rally 125 Fi Hybrid, and Suzuki Burgman Street.