The Hero Xtreme 125R was launched in India a few days ago, and the motorcycle has set the ‘sporty’ aspect a notch higher compared to its rivals. However, two other motorcycles in the segment ooze style as well — Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and TVS Raider. So how do the three compare in terms of pricing and specifications? Here’s a comparison.
Hero Xtreme 125R vs competition – Pricing
Priced at Rs 95,000 ex-showroom, the new Hero Xtreme is available in two variants – IBS and ABS – the latter costing Rs 99,500, ex-showroom Delhi. The top-spec Xtreme 125R gets telescopic forks, a rear monoshock, ally wheels, a disc brake up front and a drum brake at the rear with a single-channel ABS, LED lighting, and more.
The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is priced at Rs 99,571 ex-showroom and is available in a single variant. The NS125 gets a similar setup as the Xtreme 125R with telescopic front forks, monoshock at the rear, disc brake at the front and drum brake at the rear, alloy wheels, LED tail lamps, and more.
The TVS Raider features a unique design owing to its DRL design. Priced at Rs 95,219 ex-showroom, the Raider is available in four variants, with the top-spec version costing Rs 1.02 lakh. The Raider gets telescopic forks, a monoshock at the rear, LED lighting, under-seat storage, split seats, a digital instrument cluster, rider modes, and more.
Amongst the three motorcycles, the TVS Raider is the most expensive motorcycle, however, it is also the one to offer a lot more in terms of features compared to the Xtreme 125R and Bajaj Pulsar NS125.
| Dimensions | Xtreme 125R | Raider | NS125 |
| Length | 2009 mm | 2070 mm | 2012 mm |
| Width | 793 mm | 785 mm | 810 mm |
| Height | 1051 mm | 1028 mm | 1078 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1319 mm | 1326 mm | 1353 mm |
| Weight | 136 kg | 123 kg | 144 kg |
| Fule Capacity | 10-litres | 10-litres | 12-litres |
Hero Xtreme 125R vs competition – Specifications
All three motorcycles are powered by a single-cylinder air-cooled engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Their primary focus is fuel economy while being able to look good. Here’s how the three motorcycles compare in terms of displacement, power, and torque.
| Specifications | Xtreme 125R | Raider | NS125 |
| Displacement | 124.7 cc | 124.8 cc | 124.45 cc |
| Power | 11.4 bhp | 11.2 bhp | 11.8 bhp |
| Torque | 10.5 Nm | 11.2 Nm | 11 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Mileage | 66 kmpl | 56.7 kmpl | 46.9 kmpl |
Amongst the three motorcycles, they all develop similar power and torque figures, however, their fuel economy is what really matters in this segment and the new Xtreme 125R offers the most.
