Hero Splendor Plus XTEC vs TVS Raider

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Hero Splendor Plus XTEC price starts at Rs. 81,283, which is Rs. 2,127 cheaper than the base variant of TVS Raider, priced at Rs. 83,410. In terms of mileage, the Splendor Plus XTEC offers a claimed 70 kmpl, while the Raider delivers 67 kmpl. On the performance front, the Splendor Plus XTEC uses a 97.2cc engine producing 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Raider a 124.8cc engine producing 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Splendor Plus XTEC and Raider, the Splendor Plus XTEC is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Raider stands out for performance.

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Splendor Plus XTEC vs Raider Comparison Summary

Specification Hero Splendor Plus XTECTVS Raider
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 81,283Rs. 83,410
Mileage 70 kmpl67 kmpl
Engine 97.2 cc124.8 cc
Max power 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 112 Kg124 Kg

Splendor Plus XTEC vs Raider Key Highlights

Basic Info Hero Splendor Plus XTEC DrumTVS Raider Drum
Rating
267 reviews
755 reviews
Brand Name Hero TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 81,283 Check On Road Price Rs. 83,410 Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
Max Power 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC Colors
TVS Raider Colors
Braking Type Integrated Braking System Synchronized Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,342 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,403 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,275 Splendor Plus XTEC Insurance Rs. 6,133 Raider Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
3
Claimed Top Speed
85 kmph
95 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
Engine Displacement
97.2 cc
124.8 cc
Gear Box
4 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
50 mm
53.5 mm
Stroke
49.5 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
9.9:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Drum
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Integrated Braking System
Synchronized Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
70 kmpl
67 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
71.94 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
65.44 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
65-70 kmpl
50-55 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Swingarm with 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-80/100-18
Front :-80/100 - 17, Rear :-100/90 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 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
785 mm
780 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Seat Length
733 mm
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
1 L
Engine Oil Grade
Not Available
TVS TRU4, 4T oil (10W30)
Length*Width*Height
2000*720*1052 mm3
2070*785*1028 mm3
Wheelbase
1236 mm
1326 mm
Length
2000 mm
2070 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm
Height
1052 mm
1028 mm
Width
720 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.8 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
112 Kg
124 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 3AH
12V / 5AH

Frame Type
Tubular Double Cradle
Single Cradle Tubular Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Intelligo
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Forward-set
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
Body
Metal
Metal
Handlebar type
Single Piece
Not Available
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes

1st Service
750 Kms/60 Days
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
2nd Service
3500 Kms/160 Days
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
6500 Kms/260 Days
11500-12000 Kms / 365 Days
4th Service
9500 Kms
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
  • Really peppy and frugal in the city
  • The bike is planted yet flickable and gets an extensive list of features for a 100cc commuter bike
TVS Raider
  • Peppy Performance
  • Gets single-channel ABS
  • Comes with GTT (Glide Through Tech)
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
  • The seat gets really vibey really quick
  • Suspension tuning could be better over sharp bumps and initial feedback from the front lever is not very great
TVS Raider
  • Rear disc brake is only available in top-end variants
  • Has a small fuel tank

Is Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Better Than TVS Raider?

80% users have chosen Hero Splendor Plus XTEC over TVS Raider in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1860 users have also rated Hero Splendor Plus XTEC and TVS Raider on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and safety in your bike. But TVS Raider is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and features.
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 Splendor Plus XTEC Raider
Mileage 4.6 4.4
Performance 4.3 4.4
Comfort 4.3 4.4
Maintenance 4.4 4.2
Safety 0.5 0.2
Features 3.9 4.3
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. TVS Raider 125 or Honda sp160 which one is more comfortable?
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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.
Q. Tvs Raider or CB Shine which is better?
  • Tvs is based for youngsters with a new look and technology. Try to go with Indian made bike like tvs.
  • Both the bikes are good in their forte. 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. Whereas, The Honda Shine makes for an excellent proposition after the BS6 update. It offers a ton of features, a frugal engine with a 5-speed transmission and ACG starter motor which makes life much simpler. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -TVS Raider 125 First Ride Review..-TVS Raider 125 Road Test Review: The Gen Z’s Heartthrob.
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Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC Vs TVS Raider FAQs

Which bike is best between Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC vs TVS Raider?
As per the users experiences Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and safety in your bike. But TVS Raider is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC vs TVS Raider?
The Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is cheaper than TVS Raider by ₹2,127.
Which bike offers better performance Hero Moto Corp Splendor Plus XTEC vs TVS Raider?
For the Drum version, 97.2 cc Petrol engine of Splendor Plus XTEC produces 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 8.05 Nm @ 6000 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 Hero Splendor Plus XTEC has better performance.

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