The Raider, a new premium commuter motorbike from TVS Motor Company, has been added to the company’s portfolio. In the Indian market, this new model from TVS competes against the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and the Honda SP 125. The new Raider will be available in three different models: Drum, Disc, and Connected.
- Introduction
- Looks
- Ride and Comfort
- Color
- Technical Overview
- Price
- Pros and Cons
- What’s good
- What’s not
- Improvements
- Verdict
- F.A.Q.
- Full Specifications
Majorly this bike is targeting the youth because it has lots of young styling elements and TVS gives this bike a sporty look with a sporty stance to ride.
TVS made this bike for commuting purposes, this bike has a well-refined engine which offers good fuel economy and a comfortable ride.
Looks of TVS Raider
The TVS Raider looks Macho, most of the people don’t even believe that it is a 125cc bike instead they think this bike comes in the apache segment.
This time TVS has its Raider with great looks and features with its logo well planted on the tank. The shape of the tank makes this sportier. This bike comes with great LED daytime running lights and split taillights. Some other things are highlighted below:
- LED headlight
- Body-coloured headlight cowl
- Body-coloured front fender
- Split-style saddle
- Engine cowl
- Aluminium grab rail
Ride and comfort of TVS Raider
TVS Raider offers good quality suspension and a broad seat which offers good comfort for both the rider and the pillion.
One thing you have to keep in mind is that this bike is designed to ride in the city not for long tours, as it offers a little bit of sporty stance so you can’t ride it for a long time but it is good to ride for commuting with great comfort.
Colors of TVS Raider
This 125cc stylish commuter motorbike comes in four different colours. The Colours are:
- Fiery Yellow
- Striking Red
- Blazing Blue
- Wicked Black
Technical Overview of TVS Raider
Here are some important technical things which must be considered before buying a bike. If the bike is good on these then it will be the right choice for the customers. So we bring here some points about the new TVS Raider.
Engine
The TVS Raider is powered by a brand-new 124.8cc air-cooled three-valve fuel-injected single-cylinder engine. It has a 5-speed gearbox and produces 11.38PS @ 7500rpm and 11.2Nm at 6000rpm.
Suspension
A telescopic front fork and a 5-step preload-adjustable gas-charged monoshock are used on the TVS Raider.
Riding Modes
There are two riding modes on the TVS Raider 125: Eco and Power. The Eco mode reduces performance by 3% while increasing mileage by 3%, according to the manufacturer. Switching to Power mode is said to increase peak speed by 10%. In addition, the acceleration from 0 to 60 km/h is 0.4 seconds faster.
Engine Cut Function
In addition, the bike has an integrated starter generator for quiet starts and an idle stop-start mechanism to save gasoline in congested areas. The engine turns off automatically after idling for a while when the bike comes to rest in neutral. As soon as you blip the throttle, it goes back on.
Brakes
The front brakes are 240mm petal discs, while the rear brakes are 130mm drums. At a lesser price range, TVS also provides a front drum brake-equipped version.
Tires
The motorbike rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with TVS Remora tyres in the front and 100-section tyres in the back.
Price of TVS Raider
TVS Raider is now coming in two variants. From which the front drum brake-equipped TVS Raider costs Rs 77,500 (ex-showroom Delhi), whereas the front disc brake-equipped Raider costs Rs 85,469 (ex-showroom Delhi).
The third variant which is named “connected” is also coming soon which comes with the functionality of voice assistant, Bluetooth, GPS with a TFT display, and much more.
Pros.
- Good looks
- Refined engine
- Comfortable to ride
- Fuel efficiency
- USB charging
Cons.
- Prices of Disc variant is too high
- Tyres can be better
What’s good in TVS Raider
TVS Raider offers so many good things with this bike first thing is the refreshing looks which are really required in this 125cc segment. Honda is the king of this 125cc segment but now this bike might do a lot for TVS. TVS Raider has so many good points which are given below:
- Good quality bike
- LED setup
- Digital instrument control
- USB chrging facility
- Mileage king
What’s not good in TVS Raider
There isn’t much to write about but there are a few points that I really want to write about here.
The first thing is the tyres, These are not up to the mark, they can come with more gripping. The second thing is the digital console, no doubt it gives us lots of information but TVS stuffed it so badly, the layout must be clear.
Improvements in TVS Raider
TVS Raider is a good bike if TVS wants to improve on this bike then first they should change the tyres with the better ones. Second thing is TVS should offer ABS as an option.
Verdict
In my opinion, TVS Raider 125 is a balanced bike. You can commute with it very comfortably with this it offers you great sporty looks and good mileage. As per the demands of the young rider, it offers lots of features and looks and great riding quality.
Overall it is a complete package, if you are looking for a commuter segment bike then you can go for TVS Raider.
FAQs
Q1. What is the mileage of TVS Raider?
Ans. If you go on the highway with ECO mode with the speed of 50 kmph to 60 kmph it will give you above 75 kmpl but you want to know the real-world mileage then you can expect around 65 kmpl if you ride it gently.
Q2. What is the Price of TVS Raider?
Ans. TVS Raider price starts at Rs 77,500 (ex-showroom delhi) and goes up to Rs 82,219 (ex-showroom delhi).
Q3. Does TVS Raider 125 has a kick?
Ans. No, it doesn’t have a kick in any variant of the bike. It offers only self-start.
Full Specifications
ENGINE
- Type – Air and oil cooled single cylinder, SI
- Bore X Stroke, mm – 53.5 x 55.5
- Piston displacement, cc – 124.8
- No. of valves – 3
- Maximum power in kW – 8.37 @ 7500 rpm
- Maximum torque in Nm – 11.2 @ 6000 rpm
- No. of gears – 5 speed
- Pattern – 1-N-2-3-4-5
CHASSIS & DIMENSIONS
- Overall length, mm – 2070
- Overall height, mm – 1028
- Overall width, mm – 785
- Wheel base, mm – 1326
- Ground clearance, mm – 180 (unladen)
- Kerb weight, kg – 123
SUSPENSION
- Front, type – Telescopic
- Rear, type – Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged
CAPACITIES
- Fuel tank, litre – 10
- Engine oil grade – TVS TRU4, 4T oil (10W30)
- Engine oil quantity, ml – 1000
TIRES
- Front Tyre – 80/100 – 17 Tubeless, 46P
- Rear Tyre – 100/90 – 17 Tubeless, 55P
BRAKES
- Front Drum, mm – Disc- 240, Drum -130
- Rear Drum, mm – 130 SYNCRO SBT
ELECTRICALS
- Battery type & Spec – MF battery, 12V 4 Ah
- Headlamp – LED
- Tail lamp – LED