TVS Raider 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar 150

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the TVS Raider 125 and the Bajaj Pulsar 150. The TVS Raider 125 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 84,490 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 150 sells at Rs 110,120. The TVS Raider 125 has the smaller engine here, at 124.8cc, producing 11.2bhp and , while the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is powered by a 149.5cc engine which produces 11.2bhp and . The TVS Raider 125 has a claimed mileage of 56.7 kmpl and the Bajaj Pulsar 150 has a claimed mileage of 48kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview

Price	84,490 Ex-Showroom Price	110,120 Ex-Showroom Price
CC	124.8 cc	149.5 cc
Weight	123 kg	148 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	10 litres	15 litres
BHP	11.2 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	13.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm

Specifications

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Braking System	SBT	Single Channel ABS
Calliper Type	No	Dual Piston
Front Brake Size	130 mm	260 mm
Front Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic, 31mm Conventional Fork
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	25 psi	25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	25 psi	25 psi
Front Tyre Size	80/100 - 17	80/100 - 17
Front Wheel Size	17 inch	17 inch
Radial Tyres	No	No
Rear Brake Size	130 mm	130 mm
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Suspension	Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged	Twin Shock Absorber, Gas filled with Canister
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	28 psi
Rear Tyre Size	100/90 - 17	100/90 - 17
Rear Wheel Size	17 inch	17 inch
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Dimensions & Chassis
Chassis Type	Single cradle tubular frame	Double Cradle
Ground Clearance	180 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	123 kg	148 kg
Overall Height	1,028 mm	1,060 mm
Overall Length	2,070 mm	2,055 mm
Overall Width	785 mm	765 mm
Seat Height	780 mm	785 mm
Wheelbase	1,326 mm	1,320 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty	5 Year	5 Year
Power & Performance
Bore	53.5 mm	56 mm
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	9.8 +/- 0.3 : 1
Cooling System	Air/Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Cylinders	1	1
Displacement	124.8 cc	149.5 cc
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity	10 litres	15 litres
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Max Power	11.2 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	13.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	11.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	13.25 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Mileage - ARAI	56.7 kmpl	--
Mileage - Owner Reported	57 kmpl	47 kmpl
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.6 litres	3.2 litres
Riding Range	567 Km	--
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	2 Per Cylinder
Stroke	55.5 mm	60.7 mm
Top Speed	99 Kmph	110 Kmph
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder	3	2
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days)	30-45
1st Service (Kms)	500-750
2nd Service (Days)	240
2nd Service (Kms)	4500-5000
3rd Service (Days)	360
3rd Service (Kms)	9500-10000
4th Service (Days)	--
4th Service (Kms)	--
5th Service (Days)	--
5th Service (Kms)	--
No. of Free Services	3

Features

List of Feature
Additional features	gear shift indicator, ride modes, top speed recorder, fuel economy	--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Battery	MF battery, 12V 4 Ah	12V - 4Ah VRLA
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Clock	Yes	No
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	No
Headlight Type	LED	Halogen Bulb
Killswitch	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Shift Light	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Turn Signal	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb
Under seat storage	Yes	No
USB charging port	Yes	No