All you need to know before you book the TVS Raider 125!
The TVS Raider 125 is one of the most popular 125cc commuters in the country, with over 22,783 units sold in December 2025 alone.
It is also one of the most feature-packed bikes in the 125cc sporty commuter segment and comes with a peppy motor. Here's all you need to know before buying the TVS Raider 125:
Price
TVS has priced the Raider 125 quite well, with multiple variants and colour options available at different price points. Here's a detailed look at the variant-wise prices and colour schemes (ex-showroom, Delhi):
TVS Raider 125 Variant | Price | Colours Option |
Drum | Rs 82,000 | Striking Red, Wicked Black |
Single Seat | Rs 87,600 | Striking Red, Wicked Black |
Split Seat | Rs 91,650 | Blazing Blue, Forza Blue, Fiery Yellow, Striking Red, Wicked Black |
iGO | Rs 91,650 | Nardo Grey, Wicked Black |
Super Squad Edition | Rs 92,650 | Deadpool, Wolverine, Iron Man, Black Panther |
SXC DD | Rs 95,225 | Striking Red |
TFT DD | Rs 97,050 | Striking Red |
*(all prices are ex-showroom, Delhi)
Also, in a recent development, the prices of the TVS Raider 125 were hiked. Check out how much expensive the bike got in this variant-wise pricing explainer.
Reasons To Buy Or Skip The TVS Raider 125
If you are planning to buy the Raider 125, and want to know its advantages and disadvantages. Here's an overview:
Reasons To Buy | Reasons To Skip |
Build quality is excellent | Lever feedback can be better for braking |
Powerful enough for city commutes | Fuel tank should have been larger |
Top-end variants get a rear disc brake and single-channel ABS |
How To Book The TVS Raider 125?
You can book the Raider 125 by visiting any authorised TVS dealership near you. You can also book the bike online via the brand's official website. Online booking requires a token amount, starting at Rs 5,000. We advise you to visit your nearest dealership for more details about the delivery timeline, waiting time, and variant availability.
Colour Schemes On Offer
The TVS Raider 125 is offered in a bunch of colour schemes. It is available in a total of 9 colour schemes to choose from: Striking Red, Wicked Black, Blazing Blue, Forza Blue, Fiery Yellow, Deadpool, Wolverine, Iron Man, Black Panther, And Nardo Grey. Check out how all of these colous look, in our colours explainer.
How Does The TVS Raider 125 Look?
The TVS Raider 125 has a modern design with a mantis-styled headlamp. It has a twin-pod LED headlamp with DRLs that looks quite nice. The extended blacked-out tank shrouds are a nice touch. The bike comes with clean colour schemes, but the 'Super Squad Edition' gets superhero graphics depending on the variant. Apart from all this, the top-spec variants get a red front and blacked-out rear alloy wheels, which are quite beautiful.
Variants It Is Available In
The TVS Raider 125 is available in seven variants: Drum, Single Seat, Split Seat, iGO, Super Squad Edition, SXC DD, and TFT DD. All of these variants are offered at different price points with different brake setups, and different feature sets. Our Variants Explained story will give you a detailed breakdown of all the variants.
Features And Safety
Apart from the top-spec TFT DD, all other variants of the Raider 125 get a reverse LCD console that shows gear position, fuel efficiency, range, trip meters, and other essential readouts. The top-spec TFT DD variant comes equipped with a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, which has turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts, ride stats, and voice assist.
Other features include rider aids like the iGo electric boost (available in the iGo variant and above), two riding modes (Eco and Power), and an idle start/stop system, which switches off the engine when stationary and restarts it when you pull the clutch in, thereby increasing mileage. If you want to know more about the TVS Raider 125's features, check out our detailed explainer.
Official Accessories
The Raider 125 also comes with a bunch of official accessories, with which you can modify your bike. The list includes a tank cover, seat covers, helmets, and more.
Engine And Performance
The TVS Raider 125 is powered by a 125cc motor, known for its peppy character. Here's a look at the engine specifications in detail:
Specification | TVS Raider 125 |
Engine | 124.8cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled |
Max Power | 11.38PS |
Max Torque | 11.2Nm (without iGo) and 11.75Nm at 6000 rpm (with iGO Assist) |
Gearbox | 5-speed |
The Raider 125's engine is known for its sporty character and the throaty exhaust note. The engine is quite peppy and has enough performance for the city and can cruise on the highway at decent speeds.
Rivals
The TVS Raider 125 directly rivals the Hero Xtreme 125R, the Honda CB125 Hornet, and the Bajaj Pulsar N125. If you want to know how the Raider 125 compares with the Xtreme 125R, on paper, check out our specifications comparison story.
We also compared the TVS Raider with the Xtreme 125R and the Bajaj Pulsar NS125, to find out which one has better features.
For a standalone features comparison with the Bajaj Pulsar NS125.
We have also listed the top 5 differences between the TVS Raider 125 and the Honda CB125 Hornet. If you are looking to buy the TVS Raider 125, we advise you to check out its ULTIMATE BUYING GUIDE to find out all you need to know about this bike. Also, if you are planning to buy the Raider 125, and want to know how to get it on loan, check out its EMI buying guide.