TVS Raider 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160

TVS Raider 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160: TVS Raider 125 starts at ₹83,410 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000. TVS Raider 125 is cheaper by ₹32,590 at expected ex-showroom. TVS Raider 125 is listed at 56.7 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl. TVS Raider 125 claims 5.1 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Expected ex-showroom ₹83,410 ₹116,000
Engine 125 cc 165 cc
Mileage 56.7 kmpl 51.6 kmpl
Power 11.2 bhp @ 7500 rpm 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Top speed 99 kmph 120 kmph
TVS Raider 125
TVS Raider 125

₹83,410 Onwards

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Bajaj Pulsar N160
Bajaj Pulsar N160

₹116,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 4
Performance Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Mileage 56.7 Kmpl 51.6 Kmpl
Top Speed 99 120
Max Torque 11.75 Nm @ 6000 rpm 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Real Time Mileage Indicator — Yes
Engine 7
Engine Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Displacement 124.8 164.82
Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.3 ± 0.3 :1
Cooling System Air/Oil Cooled Air Cooled
Bore 53.5 58
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 55.5 62.38
Valve Per Cylinder 3 2
Battery 3
Battery Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Battery Type MF battery VRLA
Battery Capacity 12V 5 Ah 12 V 4 Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 7
Fuel Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 10 14
Fuel Reserve 1.6 2
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Yes Digital
Average Fuel Economy Indicator — Yes
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Ground Clearance 180 165
Height 1028 1050
Kerb Weight 123 152
Length 2070 1989
Passenger Footrest Yes —
Seat Height 780 795
Width 785 743
Saddle Height — 795
Transmission 3
Transmission Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Clutch Wet Multiplate Wet Multiplate
Gear Box 5 Speed 5 speed
Transmission Manual Constant Mesh
Brakes 5
Brakes Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Rear Brake Drum Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 130 280
Rear Brake Diameter 130 230
Abs — Single Channel
Suspension 2
Suspension Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Suspension Front Telescopic Telescopic, 31 mm
Suspension Rear Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged Monoshock
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Tyre Size Front : 80/100 - 17, Rear : 100/90 - 17 Front : 100/80-17 , Rear : 130/70-17
Wheel Size Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1326 1358
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
Radial Tyre — Yes
Electricals 1
Electricals Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Usb Charging Port Yes Yes
Lights 6
Lights Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Tail Light LED LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern
Drls Yes Yes
Led Tail Light Yes —
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes Yes
Service Due Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Display LCD LCD
Instrument Console Digital Semi-Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Digital Analogue
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Seat Type — Split
Features 1
Features Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Additional Features gear shift indicator, ride modes, top speed recorder, fuel economy Gear indicator,Distance to Empty
Other 12
Other Raider 125 Pulsar N160
Max Power 11.2 bhp @ 7500 rpm 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Emission Type BS-VI BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type Air & Oil cooled, single cylinder, SI Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI
Body Type Commuter Bike Street Bikes
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Single cradle tubular frame Tubular Frame
Braking Type SBT —
Ignition CDI CDI
Head Light LED Bi functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs
Turn Signal Lamp Halogen Bulb LED
Stepup Seat Yes —
Cruise Control Yes —

Price difference

TVS Raider 125 starts at ₹83,410 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000. TVS Raider 125 is cheaper by ₹32,590 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

TVS Raider 125 is listed at 56.7 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl. TVS Raider 125 claims 5.1 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for TVS Raider 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, TVS Raider 125 or Bajaj Pulsar N160?
TVS Raider 125 starts at ₹83,410 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000. TVS Raider 125 is cheaper by ₹32,590 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
TVS Raider 125 is listed at 56.7 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl. TVS Raider 125 claims 5.1 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Raider 125 or the Pulsar N160?
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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