Well, the TVS Raider 125 remains the ruler in the premium commuter segment in 2025 by being featured with loud and aggressive styling and tech-filled features. To serve city-going riders, it has a feature of a street fighter appearance, LED headlamps, and tank sculpted shrouds, and split seats. Compact and aerodynamic profile means that the Raider is suitable in maneuvering the city traffic and fun-type weekends riding.
Engine Performance and Ride Modes
The engine underneath the Raider is a three valve 124.8cc engine that generates 11.38 PS at 7500 rpm and 11.2 Nm torque at 6000 rpm. It takes it only 5.8 seconds to go to 60 kmph and is, therefore, among the fastest in its category. The riders will be able to switch between Eco, Power, and Boost depending on their style of riding, and iGO Assist can increase low-end torque and fuel economy.
Smart Console and Connectivity Feature
The SmartXonnect with highest specifications has a 5-inch TFT display which has Bluetooth pairing, voice assist and turn by turn navigation. The bikers can still use the handlebar to attend phone calls, messages, and app notifications. All it takes to be considered tech-loaded is the availability of a reverse LCD cluster complete with gear position, trip meter, and fuel economy information even as base variants.
Prices and Mileage Information
Depending on the variant, the TVS Raider 125 has a price range of 90,094 to 1,03, 150 (ex-showroom Delhi). It provides ARAI-certified mileage of 71.94kmpl and in the real world, mileage varies between 57 to 65 kmpl. It has a 10 litre fuel tank so that the number of stops is reduced, and the Idle Start-Stop system saves gasoline when the car is stopped in traffic.
Comfort, Safety, and Urban Utility
Its kerb weight is 123 kg with seat height of 780 mm which gives a comfortable riding posture to all age groups. The suspension arrangement comprises of telescopic forks and a 5 step adjustable monoshock, which is tuned to city streets and bad roads. Rider confidence is boosted with safety features such as Synchronised Braking Technology (SBT), side-stand engine cut-off as well as LED lighting that is very bright.
Market Appeal and Segment Leadership
They come in flashy colors such as Wicked Black, Fiery Yellow, and Nardo Grey, which makes them attractive to buyers who are sensitive about their styles. It is challenging Honda SP125, Bajaj Pulsar N125 and Hero Xtreme 125R, however does come with ride modes and voice assist as features, and under-seat storage. Increasing the number of watts and the roar, TVS has marketed the Raider to be a commuter, but not any ordinary one.