TVS Raider vs Bajaj Pulsar 125 - Which One Should You Buy
TVS Raider vs Bajaj Pulsar 125 Comparison at BikeHP India. Compare TVS Raider and Bajaj Pulsar 125 Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
Here is the detailed comparison of TVS Raider vs Bajaj Pulsar 125 across key factors such as engine performance, mileage, features, space, safety and pricing.
| Specification | TVS Raider | Bajaj Pulsar 125 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹0.83 Lakh | ₹0.92 Lakh | |
| Engine | 124.8 cc | 124.38 cc | |
| Mileage | 67 kmpl | 51.46 kmpl | |
| Torque | 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Price
₹0.83 Lakh
₹0.92 Lakh
Engine
124.8 cc
124.38 cc
Mileage
67 kmpl
51.46 kmpl
Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Price Comparison
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 82,860 | 92,111 |
Price Comparison
Price
82,860
92,111
Basic
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel economy indicator | - | 1 | |
| Body graphics | - | ||
| Brightness control | 1 | - | |
| Call sms alerts | - | 1 | |
| Clock | - | ||
| Digital display type | LCD | LCD | |
| Display size inch | 5.0 | - | |
| Distance to empty indicator | - | 1 | |
| Engine temperature indicator | 1 | - | |
| Gear indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| Instrument console | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Passenger footrest | 1 | 1 | |
| Seat type | Single | Single | |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Tripmeter | Digital | Digital | |
| Usb charging port | 1 | 1 |
Basic
Average fuel economy indicator
-
1
Body graphics
-
Brightness control
1
-
Call sms alerts
-
1
Clock
-
Digital display type
LCD
LCD
Display size inch
5.0
-
Distance to empty indicator
-
1
Engine temperature indicator
1
-
Gear indicator
1
1
Instrument console
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Passenger footrest
1
1
Seat type
Single
Single
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Usb charging port
1
1
Dimension
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 1 L | - | |
| Fuel capacity | 10 L | 15 L | |
| Fuel reserve | - | 2.5 L | |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm | |
| Height | 1028 mm | 1060 mm | |
| Kerb weight | 124 Kg | 144 Kg | |
| Length | 2070 mm | 2055 mm | |
| Load carrying capacity | 130 Kg | - | |
| Pillion grab rail | 1 | 1 | |
| Pillion seat | 1 | 1 | |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 795 mm | |
| Total weight | 253 Kg | - | |
| Wheelbase | 1326 mm | 1320 mm | |
| Width | 785 mm | 755 mm |
Dimension
Engine oil
1 L
-
Fuel capacity
10 L
15 L
Fuel reserve
-
2.5 L
Ground clearance
180 mm
165 mm
Height
1028 mm
1060 mm
Kerb weight
124 Kg
144 Kg
Length
2070 mm
2055 mm
Load carrying capacity
130 Kg
-
Pillion grab rail
1
1
Pillion seat
1
1
Seat height
780 mm
795 mm
Total weight
253 Kg
-
Wheelbase
1326 mm
1320 mm
Width
785 mm
755 mm
Engine & Transmission
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bore | 53.5 mm | 56 mm | |
| Clutch | Wet Multi Plate Type | Wet Multiplate | |
| Compression ratio | - | 10.05:1 | |
| Cooling system | Air & Oil Cooled | Air Cooled | |
| Displacement | 124.8 cc | 124.38 cc | |
| Emission type | BS6.2 | BS6.2 | |
| Engine type | Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine | |
| Fuel supply | Fuel Injection | Carburetor | |
| Gear box | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | |
| Gear shifting pattern | 1 Down 4 Up | 1 Down 4 Up | |
| Ignition | Electronic Control Unit | Dual digital ignition | |
| Max torque | 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm | |
| Number of cylinders | 1 | 1 | |
| Spark plugs per cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | 2 Per Cylinder | |
| Starting | Self Start Only | Kick and Self Start | |
| Stroke | 55.5 mm | 50.5 mm | |
| Valve per cylinder | 3 | 2 |
Engine & Transmission
Bore
53.5 mm
56 mm
Clutch
Wet Multi Plate Type
Wet Multiplate
Compression ratio
-
10.05:1
Cooling system
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Displacement
124.8 cc
124.38 cc
Emission type
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine type
Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine
Fuel supply
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Gear box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Gear shifting pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 4 Up
Ignition
Electronic Control Unit
Dual digital ignition
Max torque
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Number of cylinders
1
1
Spark plugs per cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Stroke
55.5 mm
50.5 mm
Valve per cylinder
3
2
Mileage
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0 80 kmph | 11.28 s | 13.58 s | |
| Braking 100 0 kmph | 67.46 s | - | |
| Braking 60 0 kmph | 24.23 s | - | |
| Braking 80 0 kmph | 41.94 s | - | |
| City mileage | 71.94 kmpl | 51.46 kmpl | |
| Highway mileage | 65.44 kmpl | 57 kmpl | |
| Overall mileage | 67 kmpl | 51.46 kmpl | |
| Quarter mile | - | 21.78 | |
| Roll ons 30 70 kmph | 6.89 s | 8.1 s | |
| Roll ons 40 80 kmph | 9.96 s | 11.33 s | |
| Zero to 100 kmph | 22.04 s | - |
Mileage
Acceleration 0 80 kmph
11.28 s
13.58 s
Braking 100 0 kmph
67.46 s
-
Braking 60 0 kmph
24.23 s
-
Braking 80 0 kmph
41.94 s
-
City mileage
71.94 kmpl
51.46 kmpl
Highway mileage
65.44 kmpl
57 kmpl
Overall mileage
67 kmpl
51.46 kmpl
Quarter mile
-
21.78
Roll ons 30 70 kmph
6.89 s
8.1 s
Roll ons 40 80 kmph
9.96 s
11.33 s
Zero to 100 kmph
22.04 s
-
Performance
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0 100 kmph | 22.04 s | - | |
| Average speed | 1 | - | |
| Top speed | 99 kmph | 99 kmph |
Performance
Acceleration 0 100 kmph
22.04 s
-
Average speed
1
-
Top speed
99 kmph
99 kmph
Tyres & Brakes
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 130 mm | 240 mm | |
| Front tyre pressure rider | 25 psi | 25 psi | |
| Front tyre pressure rider pillion | - | 25 | |
| Rear brake diameter | 130 mm | 130 mm | |
| Rear tyre pressure rider | 28 psi | 28 psi | |
| Rear tyre pressure rider pillion | 32 | 32 |
Tyres & Brakes
Front brake diameter
130 mm
240 mm
Front tyre pressure rider
25 psi
25 psi
Front tyre pressure rider pillion
-
25
Rear brake diameter
130 mm
130 mm
Rear tyre pressure rider
28 psi
28 psi
Rear tyre pressure rider pillion
32
32
Chassis & Suspension
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body type | Commuter Bikes | Commuter Bikes |
Chassis & Suspension
Body type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Apps
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calls and messaging | - | 1 | |
| Low battery alert | - | 1 |
Apps
Calls and messaging
-
1
Low battery alert
-
1
Electricals
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drls | 1 | - | |
| Headlight | LED | LED | |
| Low battery indicator | - | 1 | |
| Low fuel indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| Pilot lamps | - | 1 | |
| Taillight | LED | LED | |
| Turn signal lamp | Bulb | LED |
Electricals
Drls
1
-
Headlight
LED
LED
Low battery indicator
-
1
Low fuel indicator
1
1
Pilot lamps
-
1
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn signal lamp
Bulb
LED
Charging
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) |
|---|
Charging
Safety
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional features | Glide Through Technology, Intelligo Technology | - | |
| Braking type | Synchronized Braking System | Combi Brake System | |
| Engine kill switch | 1 | 1 | |
| Exhaust heat shield | 1 | - | |
| Hazard warning indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| High beam indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| Malfunction indicator | 1 | - | |
| No of tripmeters | 2 | 2 | |
| Pass switch | |||
| Real time mileage indicator | - | 1 | |
| Saree guard | 1 | 1 | |
| Service due indicator | 1 | 1 | |
| Shift light | - | 1 | |
| Stand alarm | 1 | 1 | |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Vehicle location tracking | - | 1 |
Safety
Additional features
Glide Through Technology, Intelligo Technology
-
Braking type
Synchronized Braking System
Combi Brake System
Engine kill switch
1
1
Exhaust heat shield
1
-
Hazard warning indicator
1
1
High beam indicator
1
1
Malfunction indicator
1
-
No of tripmeters
2
2
Pass switch
Real time mileage indicator
-
1
Saree guard
1
1
Service due indicator
1
1
Shift light
-
1
Stand alarm
1
1
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Vehicle location tracking
-
1
Motor & Battery
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | |
| Peak power | 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm | 11.8 PS @ 8500 rpm | |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
Motor & Battery
Drive type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Peak power
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
11.8 PS @ 8500 rpm
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Under Pinning Details
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes front | Disc | Disc | |
| Brakes rear | Drum | Drum | |
| Caliper front piston | - | 2 | |
| First service | 750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days | 500-750 Km / 30-45 Days | |
| Frame | Single Cradle Tubular Frame | Single down tube chassis frame | |
| Second service | 5500-6000 Kms/180 Days | 4500-5000 Km / 8 Months | |
| Suspension front | Telescopic | Telescopic | |
| Suspension rear | Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged | Twin Hydraulic Suspension | |
| Third service | 11500-12000 Kms/540 Days | 9500-10000 Km / 1 Year | |
| Tubeless tyre | 1 | 1 | |
| Tyre size | Front :-80/100 - 17, Rear :-100/90 - 17 | Front :-80/100-17 Rear :-100/90-17 | |
| Tyre type | Tubeless | Tubeless | |
| Wheel size | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm | |
| Wheels type | Alloy | Alloy |
Under Pinning Details
Brakes front
Disc
Disc
Brakes rear
Drum
Drum
Caliper front piston
-
2
First service
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
Frame
Single Cradle Tubular Frame
Single down tube chassis frame
Second service
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
Suspension front
Telescopic
Telescopic
Suspension rear
Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged
Twin Hydraulic Suspension
Third service
11500-12000 Kms/540 Days
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
Tubeless tyre
1
1
Tyre size
Front :-80/100 - 17, Rear :-100/90 - 17
Front :-80/100-17 Rear :-100/90-17
Tyre type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheel size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels type
Alloy
Alloy
Other Details
| Feature | TVS Raider (Raider Drum) | Bajaj Pulsar 125 (Pulsar 125 Carbon Fibre Single Seat) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile application | - | 1 | |
| Vehicle warranty | - | 5 Years or 75,000 Km |
Other Details
Mobile application
-
1
Vehicle warranty
-
5 Years or 75,000 Km
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