The 125cc segment is primarily aimed to be a commuter but with added styling. However, two motorcycles in this segment have paid equal importance to styling as well — the TVS Raider 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R. The battle between the two is not just styling, but also affordability.
Taking affordability as a major factor, TVS has launched a new variant of the Raider 125 with drum brakes, undercutting the Hero by a decent margin. Here’s how the two motorcycles compare in terms of specifications.
TVS Raider 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R overview
The TVS Raider 125 is priced at Rs 84,869 onwards, ex-showroom. The Raider is available in a total of five variants, while the range-topping SX version costs Rs 1.04 lakh, ex-showroom. For the price, the Raider 125 is well-equipped with a split seat, alloy wheels, disc brake up front, LED lighting, and a TFT instrument cluster.
The Hero Xtreme 125R has been gaining a lot of attention and enquiries, owing to its styling. The Hero Xtreme 125R is priced at Rs 95,181, ex-showroom, while it is available in two variants. Amongst the two, the Hero looks more muscular, while it gets alloy wheels, an aggressive design, and Showa suspension, making it better equipped in terms of hardware.
TVS Raider 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R engine specifications
Both motorcycles are powered by a single-cylinder air-cooled engine mated to a five-speed gearbox. On paper, both have identical power and torque, while the Raider 125 is lighter than the Xtreme 125R.
| Specifications | Raider 125 | Xtreme 125R |
| Displacement | 124.8 cc | 124.7 cc |
| Power | 11.2 bhp | 11.4 bhp |
| Torque | 11.2 Nm | 10.5 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Weight | 123 kg | 136 kg |
