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Comprehensive Guide about TVS Raider

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TVS has marked a new beginning through their launch of TVS Raider in the brand new 125 cc sector, keeping the changing demands of the industry. However, the basic thumb rule that you need to know before owning it is that your provision and budget allocation for the bike must also include the TVS insurance cost too as it goes hand-in-hand. In this article, we will delve deep into the key specifications and highlight features of this prestigious and sturdy bike, offering a sporty, rugged performance at an affordable running cost.

Features of TVS Raider

1. Design:

Undoubtedly, TVS Raider is one of the best-looking motorcycles currently available in the market, redefining style, sporty and premium looks in two-wheelers of this genre. One of the major highlights is the all-new stylish headlight with the LED Daytime Running Light, placed just over the top.

The sharply-creased, well-sculpted fuel tank adds to its style, making it appear more muscular like the 150 cc bikes, rather than 125 ccs. The well-toned tail segment with attractive LED taillight successfully completes its up market look. It is currently available in four attractive colours: Wicked Black, Fiery Yellow, Blazing Blue, and Striking Red.

The brake lever looks interesting, and it provides a satisfactory storage tank space, with the optional USB port conveniently placed before the fuel-filling cap.

The sporty ergonomic design of the new Raider contains slightly rear-set foot pegs with an upright posture for the rider, thus ensuring rider comfort. The exclusively designed split-seat offers an enhanced surface area, making it all the more comfortable and convenient for both the rider as well as the pillion. The strong, wide handlebars ensure better leverage and grip while handling. The gearshifts and super smooth and offers one of the best gearbox settings in a 125 cc variant.

2. Engine and performance:

The new 124.8 cc oil- and air-cooled triple-valve engine powers the Raider. It arrives with a special five-speed gearbox, producing 11.2 Nm and 11.2 bhp at 7500 rpm and 6000 rpm respectively. It claims acceleration to reach 60 kmph from 0 kmph within 5.9 seconds. The engine is based on the latest IntelliGO tech, making it very quiet and silent start. When you start the engine, you cannot hear the sound of the electric starter.

3. Tech and ergonomic design:

Raider offers dual modes riding; Power and Eco, the Power mode offering 10% enhanced power with optimum usage. You can easily toggle it with a convenient switch, placed on the right. During idling, the bike turns off by itself when you engage in the Eco mode. This is highly convenient in terms of fuel-saving. Just switch it back again for restarting. There is hardly any difference in respect of the response of the throttle in these two modes.

During test drives, Raider reached the 94 kmph mark in Eco mode, without any hitch. The lower revs offer impressive grunt. Furthermore, the middle and the low ranges are quite sturdy too.

The instrument control panel is basically a negative LCD, containing multiple read-outs for three trip meters, an indicator (distance to empty), a speed recorder, and integrated starter generator indicator. To ensure enhanced safety, it contains a cut-off side stand switch. With the top variant, there comes Bluetooth connectivity with an exclusive TVS SmartXonnect system on the TFT screen.

Despite such comfortable, convenient, and stylish arrangements, the brand has not incorporated its exclusive Glide through Technology in this model. Moreover, it misses the kick-starter too, making it a cause of concern for several potential buyers.

4. Suspension and Cycle parts:

Raider consists of tubeless TVS Remora tyres and cast alloy wheels of no less than 17”, bearing the signature telescopic front fork. Moreover, the rear mono shock is gas-charged, and adjustable with a 5-step preload function. While driving, you have the choice of either using the 130 mm drum brake placed on the front end, or the 240 mm disc brake, whereas the 130 mm back drum brake is common for all variants.

5. Variants and prices:

Two variants of TVS Raider are currently available in the market: the disc and the drum. The standard drum variant costs INR 77500 (ex-showroom), while the premium disc variant costs INR 85469 (ex-showroom). The company is supposed to launch a third variant soon bearing the all-new, lucrative TFT dash. Both these variants that are currently in circulation offer similar mileage of 67 kmpl, with their 124.8 cc engine.

Considering the price, Raider offers great value for money, providing a convenient, smooth, stylish, feature-packed 125 cc bike, which is currently available in the Indian motorcycle market. From the host of simple and satisfactory-looking motorcycles in the 125 cc genre, TVS Raider definitely makes its presence felt because of its exclusivity.

6. Handling and ride:

The seat height of TVS Raider 125 is 780 mm, making it convenient to handle for even short-height bikers. Raider is very comfortable for driving within the city, with rapid and smooth directional changes. The weight of this two-wheeler is also not quite grand and weighs around 123 kg. All these convenient features make Raider easily manageable for smooth handling, especially while driving at lower speeds. The suspension is also quite soft, although not the softest. However, the tyre grips could have been better with further improvement.

Both the front and the rear brakes offer fair bite and feedback and conveniently bring it to a halt. Overall, TVS Raider is one of the best city two-wheelers, designed for convenience with exclusive riding dynamics, a smooth engine, and packed with all the relevant, important features.

7. Competitors:

Some of the major Indian competitors of TVS Raider include Bajaj Pulsar 125, Hero Glamour, and especially, Honda Shine and SP 125.

Once you have know the features of TVS Raider, it is important to know the pros and cons of owning one, so that you can make an informed decision.

Pros of owning a TVS Raider:

● Performance-packed in respect to 125 cc two-wheeler

● Comfortable seating arrangement, for both the rider and the pillion

● Packed with features and gills, offering well-rounded facilities within the space of 125 ccs.

Cons of owning a TVS Raider:

● Negligible feel from the front brake

● Certain particular design elements might prove to be slightly divisive

Conclusion

Time will confirm the claims and the effectiveness of the TVS Raider 125 bike. However, its feature-loaded design and style are enough to capture the market. The rising sales figure will also eventually affirmatively impact the TVS insurance sector too.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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