Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raider 125

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raider 125: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Expected ex-showroom ₹87,255 ₹83,410
Engine 124 cc 125 cc
Mileage 50.0 kmpl 56.7 kmpl
Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm 11.2 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Top speed 100 kmph 99 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar 125
Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

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TVS Raider 125
TVS Raider 125

₹83,410 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 4
Performance Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Mileage 50 Kmpl 56.7 Kmpl
Top Speed 100 99
Max Torque 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm 11.75 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Mileage City 51 —
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Displacement 124.4 124.8
Compression Ratio 10.05 +/- 0.3 :1 10.3:1
Cooling System Air Cooled Air/Oil Cooled
Bore 56 53.5
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 50.5 55.5
Valve Per Cylinder 2 3
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Battery Type VRLA MF battery
Battery Capacity DC, 12V, 4Ah 12V 5 Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Fuel Supply Carburetor Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 15 10
Fuel Reserve 2 1.6
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Yes
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Ground Clearance 165 180
Height 1060 1028
Kerb Weight 144 123
Length 2042 2070
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 790 —
Seat Height 795 780
Width 755 785
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Gear Box 5 Speed 5 Speed
Transmission Manual Manual
Clutch — Wet Multiplate
Brakes 4
Brakes Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Rear Brake Drum Drum
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 240 130
Rear Brake Diameter 130 130
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Suspension Front Telescopic Telescopic
Suspension Rear Twin Hydraulic Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged
Wheels & Tyres 9
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Tyre Size Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17 Front : 80/100 - 17, Rear : 100/90 - 17
Wheel Size Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1320 1326
Front Tyre Pressure Rider 25 25
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 25
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 28
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 32
Electricals 2
Electricals Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes —
Usb Charging Port Yes Yes
Lights 5
Lights Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Tail Light LED LED
Led Tail Light Yes Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes Yes
Service Due Indicator Yes Yes
Drls — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Instrument Console Semi-Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Analogue Digital
Clock Yes Yes
Display — LCD
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Seat Type Split —
Features 1
Features Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Additional Features Split Grab Rails gear shift indicator, ride modes, top speed recorder, fuel economy
Other 13
Other Pulsar 125 Raider 125
Max Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm 11.2 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Emission Type BS6 BS-VI
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine Air & Oil cooled, single cylinder, SI
Body Type Commuter Commuter Bike
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Single down tube Single cradle tubular frame
Braking Type Combi Brake System SBT
Ignition CDI CDI
Head Light LED LED
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Halogen Bulb
Pilot Lamps Yes —
Stepup Seat — Yes
Cruise Control — Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and TVS Raider 125 starts at ₹83,410. TVS Raider 125 is cheaper by ₹3,845 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; TVS Raider 125 is listed at 56.7 kmpl. TVS Raider 125 claims 6.7 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raider 125 and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or TVS Raider 125?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and TVS Raider 125 starts at ₹83,410. TVS Raider 125 is cheaper by ₹3,845 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; TVS Raider 125 is listed at 56.7 kmpl. TVS Raider 125 claims 6.7 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the Raider 125?
Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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