Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raider: Which 125 cc motorcycle should you buy? | Tech Reddy

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The TVS Raider is one of the latest offerings from the brand. It is a 125 cc motorcycle but it does many things differently. The Bajaj Pulsar is one of the best motorcycles currently on sale in the Indian market and the Raider is a direct competitor to the Pulsar 125.

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16 Nov 2022, 17:14 PM

Bajaj Pulsar may be the oldest in the segment but it still goes strong.  On the other hand, it's the Raider that has some cool designs.
Bajaj Pulsar may be the oldest in the segment but it still goes strong. On the other hand, it’s the Raider that has some cool designs.

Bajaj Pulsar is one of the most popular motorcycles in the Indian market. Because of this Bajaj decided to offer it in different segments. The Pulsar currently starts as a 125 cc motorcycle and goes up to 250 cc. The Pulsar 125 is doing well in the Indian market as it offers the iconic Pulsar line-up but is offered at an affordable price. The latest motorcycle to challenge the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is the TVS Raider. Here, a comparison between the two motorcycles.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raider: Looks

The Pulsar 125 looks like the Pulsar 150 and previous generation Pulsars. There are wolf-eye headlamps, sharp LED taillights and a muscular fuel tank with tank shrouds. The motorcycle may not look modern by today’s standards but it still doesn’t look bad and still has a decent road presence.

On the other hand, the Raider looks modern and is a fresh take on how commuter motorcycles don’t have to look dull. It has LED headlamp with LED Daytime Running Lamps, belly pan, muscle fuel tank and LED tail light. The TVS Raider certainly does not look like a normal 125 cc motorcycle.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raider: Specs

The Pulsar 125 uses a 124.4 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that gets a counter-balancer and electronic carburetor. It produces 11.8 PS at 8,500 rpm and 10.8 Nm at 6,500rpm. It is mated to a five-speed gearbox.

The TVS Raider 125 gets a 124.8 cc single-cylinder engine with air-oil cooling, has a three-valve setup and gets fuel injection. It produces 11.38 Ps of maximum power at 7,500 rpm and 11.2 Nm of maximum torque at 6,000 rpm. It is also mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raider: Features

In terms of features, TVS is clearly ahead of the Pulsar 125. The Raider comes with an optional USB port, Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, clock, underseat storage, LED lighting, LCD display rotating or 5-inch TFT screen.

The Pulsar 125 gets a semi-digital instrument cluster with a tachometer that some people still like. There is no LED lighting on offer except for the tail light. There are also rear light switches that most motorcycles don’t provide.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raider: Price

Pulsar 125 price starts at 81,389 and up to 90,003 and the TVS Raider price in between 85,973 and 99,990. All prices are showroom. The starting price of the Raider is slightly higher than the Pulsar 125 but it comes with modern styling and other features.

Date of First Publication: 16 Nov 2022, 17:14 PM IST

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