The whole 125cc segment has gone through a recent resurgence with the TVS Raider 125 becoming one of the most interesting bikes in the segment that creates an amalgamation of fierce looks, high technology, and convenient application. Catering to young urban commuters, the Raider is a welcome departure on the idea of commuter bikes with sportiness in mind and high-end features.
Bold Streetfighter Design
The Raider 125 is sturdy, with the well-built fuel tank, aggressive tank shrouds and led headlamp that features integrated DRLs. The low-seat stance and sub-divided seat arrangements provide it with a streetfighter appearance and the under-the-seat storage brings in style as well as utility by adding more storage space. The Super Squad version goes to an extent of having Marvel-inspired graphics.
Refined Engine and Riding Modes
The Raider is powered by a 124.8cc single cylinder, air and oil cooled Mikuni carburettor engine that delivers 11.2 bhp and 11.2 Nm of torque. It has a 5-speed gearbox and has engine tuning of a responsive throttle delivery. The riders will have the ability to alternate between Eco and Power modes in performance and fuel consumption regarding the riding conditions. iGO variant has an addition of Boost Mode to accelerate faster.
Impressive Mileage and Everyday Efficiency
The Raider is rather good when it comes to fuel economy despite its sportiness. The mileage is 56.7 kmpl which allows it to make the commutes and city use. Low-speed maneuverability is also complemented by the lightweight chassis and the Glide Through Technology (GTT), which lets one go through the traffic easily.
Feature-Rich Digital Console
A reverse LCD digital cluster or a TFT console (SmartXonnect version) is standard on the Raider 125 and features Bluetooth connection, voice assistant, turn-by-turn navigation, SMSChristto calls and low fuel warnings. Such abilities and features place the Raider as one of the most technological bikes in the related category.
Comfortable Ride and Safety
The Raider has the monoshock at the back and a balanced and comfortable ride designed with telescopic front forks. It is accessible and easy to handle as a result of its seat height of 780 mm and kerb weight of 123 kg. The safety is fitted with a 240mm disc brake guitar a Sync braking technology (SBT) and engine cut off on side-stand.
Variants and Pricing
TVS offers the Raider 125 in six variants, including Drum, Disc, iGO, Super Squad Edition, and SmartXonnect.
| Variant | Ex-Showroom Price (₹) |
|---|---|
| Raider 125 Drum | 90,094 |
| Raider 125 SmartXonnect | 1,03,150 |
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