Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs TVS Raider

Last Updated: September 2, 2026

TVS Raider price starts at Rs. 85,550, which is Rs. 18,113 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar NS 125, priced at Rs. 1.04 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar NS 125 offers a claimed 64.75 kmpl, while the Raider delivers 67 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS 125 uses a 124.45cc engine producing 12 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Raider a 124.8cc engine producing 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS 125 and Raider, the Raider is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Pulsar NS 125 stands out for performance.

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Pulsar NS 125 vs Raider Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS 125TVS Raider
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.04 LakhRs. 85,550
Mileage 64.75 kmpl67 kmpl
Engine 124.45 cc124.8 cc
Max power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 144 Kg124 Kg

Pulsar NS 125 vs Raider Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 BTTVS Raider Drum
Rating
420 reviews
755 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.04 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 85,550 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
Max Power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Colors
TVS Raider Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Synchronized Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Not Available
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,098 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 2,465 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,519 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance Rs. 6,174 Raider Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
3
Claimed Top Speed
103 kmph
95 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine
Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
Engine Displacement
124.45 cc
124.8 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
12 PS @ 8500 rpm
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
52 mm
53.5 mm
Stroke
58.6 mm
55.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electronic Control Unit
Compression Ratio
10+/- 0.5 : 1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Synchronized Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
64.75 kmpl
67 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
25.85s
Not Available
0-40 Kmph (sec)
3.28s
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
83.3
Not Available
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
City Mileage (Tested)
64.75 kmpl
71.94 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
56.46 kmpl
65.44 kmpl
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
3.28s
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
45-50 kmpl
50-55 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
7.81s
Not Available
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
10.53s
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Mono shocks
Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-17 Rear :-110/90-17
Front :-80/100 - 17, Rear :-100/90 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Eurogrip
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
805 mm
780 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
1 L
Engine Oil Grade
Not Available
TVS TRU4, 4T oil (10W30)
Length*Width*Height
2012*810*1078 mm3
2070*785*1028 mm3
Wheelbase
1353 mm
1326 mm
Length
2012 mm
2070 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
180 mm
Height
1078 mm
1028 mm
Width
810 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
144 Kg
124 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
240 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
12V / 5AH

Frame Type
Perimeter
Single Cradle Tubular Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Intelligo
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Metal
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
11500-12000 Kms / 365 Days

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
TVS Raider
  • Peppy Performance
  • Gets single-channel ABS
  • Comes with GTT (Glide Through Tech)
TVS Raider
  • Rear disc brake is only available in top-end variants
  • Has a small fuel tank

Is Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Better Than TVS Raider?

51% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 over TVS Raider in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 2354 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and TVS Raider on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
TVS Raider is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Pulsar NS 125 Raider
Mileage 4.2 4.4
Performance 4.3 4.4
Comfort 4.3 4.4
Maintenance 4.0 4.2
Safety 0.1 0.2
Features 4.3 4.3
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Comparison with Similar Bikes

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better between Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and TVS Raider?
  • The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 packs a peppy engine, is fun to ride, and could be the perfect beginner bike for you. The entry-level NS125 could be the perfect platform for those graduating from a scooter, and yearning to learn the ropes. On the other hand, TVS Raider's styling, features and performance will excite youngsters, and for someone looking at their first motorcycle, the Raider does make good sense. TVS has gone the smarter route, keeping a thrilling ride experience as the USP, instead of a purely commuter-centric approach. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.
Q. TVS Raider 125 or Honda sp160 which one is more comfortable?
  • Sp honda
  • Honda Sp160most comfortable and most reliable
Q. Which is better, Hero Splendor Plus or TVS Raider?
  • Both TVS Raider and Hero Splendor Plus are good commuters and offer a lot to the riders. TVS’ has certainly come back to the 125cc segment with a bang with the Raider. It’s fun to ride, feature-packed, feels rather premium and is well priced too. It is definitely one of the most well-rounded offerings in the 125cc space. On the other hand, the Splendor is one of the most iconic motorcycles in India and also one of the best-selling. It has proved itself as a dependable workhorse and is backed by a massive sales and service network. However, it remains to be seen whether the Splendor Plus BS6’s sales success will survive the sizable price hike. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Vs TVS Raider FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs TVS Raider?
TVS Raider is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs TVS Raider?
The TVS Raider is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 by ₹18,113.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs TVS Raider?
For the BT version, 124.45 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS 125 produces 12 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Drum version, 124.8 cc Petrol engine of Raider produces 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has better performance.

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