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TVS Raider 125 vs Honda CB 125 Hornet

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, TVS Raider 125 or Honda CB 125 Hornet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Raider 125 and CB 125 Hornet. TVS Raider 125 Price starts at Rs.87,375 (ex-showroom) for Drum and Honda CB 125 Hornet Price starts at Rs.1.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. TVS Raider 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 11.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Honda CB 125 Hornet is a 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Raider 125 provides a mileage of 56.7 kmpl (base model), and CB 125 Hornet has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). TVS Raider 125 is available in 2 colours & 6 variants whereas Honda CB 125 Hornet is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

Raider 125 vs CB 125 Hornet

Key HighlightsTVS Raider 125Honda CB 125 Hornet
PriceRs.87,375Rs.1.12 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.8 cc123.94 cc
Power11.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range56.7 kmplN/A km/charge
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TVS Raider 125 Drum bike
TVS Raider 125
Drum
Rs. 87,375
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Honda CB 125 Hornet STD bike
Honda CB 125 Hornet
STD
Rs. 1.12 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    98,122
    Price Breakup
    1.26 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    1.0
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    124.8 cc
    123.94 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    SBT
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Fixed
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    130
    240
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    R17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    R17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Upside down Fork (USD)
    Rear Suspension
    Monoshock& 5-step adj& Gas charged
    Mono-shock
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 - 17
    80/100 R17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    check
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years or 60000 kms
    3 Years

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Single cradle tubular frame
    Diamond

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    check
    -
    Engine Capacity
    124.8 cc
    123.94 cc
    Engine Type
    Air and oil cooled single cylinder SI
    4 Stroke, SI Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    3
    1
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    124 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    MF battery
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    53.5 mm x 55.5 mm
    50.0 mm x 63.121 mm
    Charging Socket
    check
    -
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air/Oil Cooled
    -
    Fuelling
    EcoThrust Fuel Injection
    PGM-FI

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    1
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    check
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    -
    Radial Tyres
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Halogen
    Led
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    -
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2070 mm
    2015 mm
    Width
    785 mm
    783 mm
    Height
    1028 mm
    1087 mm
    Wheelbase
    1326 mm
    1330 mm
    Ground Clearance
    180 mm
    166 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Commuter
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    780 mm
    -
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    123 kg
    124 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Modern design looks very appealing
    • Seating comfort & riding position are very comfortable
    • Most feature-rich bike in its segment
    • Smooth engine with slick gearbox
    • Handling & ride is very comfortable
    • Bold and aggressive streetfighter styling looks good.
    • Segment-first USD forks with gold finish
    • 4.2-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation
    • Quickest acceleration in 125cc segment
    Cons
    • Front disc brake lever requires effort for good response
    • SmartXonnect features lag & hang at times
    • Top variant is pricey
    • Higher price tag than most 125cc rivals
    • Rear drum brake instead of disc
    • Ride quality might feel firm on uneven roads
    • Slightly heavier than key rivals like the Raider and Xtreme 125R
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    Safety

    Raider 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm. CB 125 Hornet has Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    TVS Raider 125 has features like Under Seat Storage, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Honda CB 125 Hornet, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    TVS Raider 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and CB 125 Hornet comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    TVS Raider 125 has a 10 Litres fuel tank with 1028 mm seat height. Honda CB 125 Hornet has 1087 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    TVS Raider 125 and Honda CB 125 Hornet Owner Reviews

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      • KG
        Krishna Gurjar
        02 Aug 2025
        4.2
        TVS Raider 125 is a beautiful bike, especially in the red color—it looks stunning! It offers excellent mileage and performance. A truly wonderful and reliable bike with a sporty feel. TVS Raider 150 is my favorite bike, no doubt—number 1 in top condition. A great choice for anyone
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        Madhankumar
        01 Aug 2025
        4.4
        Budget-friendly and good-looking thank you, TVS, for this new creation. We look forward to more innovations from your company.
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        Shubham panda
        31 Jul 2025
        4.4
        The bike is beautiful with very good performance and excellent build quality. Truly a great bike.
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        Harsh
        30 Jul 2025
        4.6
        I have ridden the TVS Raider 125 and was really impressed with its mileage and performance. I absolutely love this bike and have decided to buy it on my birthday. Thank you, TVS, for introducing such a great bike.
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        ashok phadatare
        28 Jul 2025
        4.4
        The TVS Raider 125 offers an impressive mileage of 60 km per litre. It comes with a sporty bike-like design, making it stand out on the road. The bike is very comfortable, budget-friendly, and one of the best models from TVS. Its looks are stunning, and overall, it’s an excellent choice for riders who want style, performance, and efficiency in one package.
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