- TVS has launched more affordable Single Seat variant of the Raider 125
- Priced at Rs 93,719 (ex-showroom), Rs 7,000 less than the split seat variant
- Rivals with Honda SP125, Hero Glamour, Bajaj Pulsar 125
The TVS Raider 125cc motorcycle now comes in a new, more affordable version. Priced at Rs 93,719 (ex-showroom), the recently released TVS Raider 125 Single Seat model is Rs 7,000 less expensive than the split seat variant. The brand hasn't altered the motorcycle's feature offerings or design other than the seating arrangement. The Raider is now more competitive in its sector owing to the updated model. This article will look at the 2023 TVS Raider Single Seat vs rivals.
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2023 TVS Raider Single Seat Rivals
The TVS Raider is in direct competition with other 125cc motorcycles on the Indian market. This includes the Bajaj Pulsar 125, Hero Glamour, and Honda SP125. These are a few of the Raider's worthy affordable competitors.
TVS Raider Vs Rivals - Engine Specifications
| Specs | TVS Raider 125 | Honda SP125 | Hero Glamour | Bajaj Pulsar 125 |
| Engine | 124.8 cc | 123.94 cc | 124.7 cc | 124.4 cc |
| Max Power | 11.2 bhp | 10.7 bhp | 10.7 bhp | 11.6 bhp |
| Max Torque | 11.2 Nm | 10.9 Nm | 10.6 Nm | 10.8 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
A 125cc engine, with exact displacement figures below 125cc, powers all four bikes. The Raider 125 and Pulsar 125 only produce slightly more torque and power, respectively, than the competition. A 5-speed gearbox serves as the transmission for each bike.
TVS Raider Single Seat Vs Rivals - Hardware
| TVS Raider 125 | Honda SP125 | Hero Glamour | Bajaj Pulsar 125 | |
| Front Brakes | 240mm Disc, 130mm Drum | 240mm Disc, 130mm Drum | 240mm Disc, 130mm Drum | 240mm Disc, 170mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 130mm Drum | 130mm Drum | 130mm Drum | 130mm Drum |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, 5-step adjustable, gascharged | Hydraulic Type | 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic | Twin Gas Shock |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-17 Tubeless 46P | 80/100-18 47P, Tubeless | 80/100-18 Tubeless | 80/100-17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90-17 Tubeless, 55P | 100/80-18 53P, Tubeless | 100/80-18, Tubeless | 100/90-17 Tubeless |
All four motorcycles have essentially identical hardware, including conventional drum brakes at the back, alloy wheels that can be chosen with either a front disc brake or drum brake, a telescopic front fork, and other parts that are similar.
Also Read: 2023 Honda SP 125 Bike - Top Highlights To Know
TVS Raider 125 Single Seat Vs Rivals - Features
The TVS Raider 125 comes equipped with a fully digital instrument console with reverse LCD display, LED DRLs, LED headlamps, and LED taillamps, among other amenities.
The Honda SP125 has a fully digital instrument console. Additionally, it has features such as an Eco Shift Indicator, Gear Position Indicator, Service Due Indicator, and more. It has also been equipped with an engine start/stop switch in the interim. It also has an LED headlamp.
Hero Glamour includes amenities such as a fully digital instrument console (XTEC variant), LED headlamp, Autosail, Xsens Technology, USB charging port, and navigation assistance.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 gets a semi-digital instrument console, halogen headlamps, combi brake system, split seat option and other features.
TVS Raider Single Seat Vs Rivals Price
| TVS Raider 125 | Honda SP125 | Hero Glamour | Bajaj Pulsar 125 | |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 93,719 | Rs 85,131 - Rs 89,131 | Rs 78,768 - Rs 90,518 | Rs 81,414 - Rs 89,254 |
The TVS Raider Single Seat variant is one of the costliest option among its rivals. All its rivals sits under Rs 90,000 price range. The TVS Raider also offer better features than its rivals.
Also Read: 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 125 Updated With FI Engine - Gets New Colour & Feature Update
Verdict
The TVS Raider and Honda SP125 are two of the four motorcycles with the most features available in this price range. The Raider is one of these four vehicles that cost the most but has a lot of features and an updated look. What do you think of the single-seat version of the new TVS Raider 125? Do let us know in the 91Wheels Whatsapp group, which you can join to receive additional updates on the automotive sector.
