Triumph Bonneville T40 vs TVS Raider

Last Updated: October 25, 2026

TVS Raider price starts at Rs. 84,460, which is Rs. 1.71 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Triumph Bonneville T40, priced at Rs. 2.55 Lakh. On the performance front, the Bonneville T40 uses a 350cc engine producing 29 PS @ 7000 rpm and the Raider a 124.8cc engine producing 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Bonneville T40 and Raider, the Raider is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Bonneville T40 stands out for performance.

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Bonneville T40 vs Raider Comparison Summary

Specification Triumph Bonneville T40TVS Raider
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.55 LakhRs. 84,460
Mileage Not Available67 kmpl
Engine 350 cc124.8 cc
Max power 29 PS @ 7000 rpm11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 195 Kg124 Kg

Bonneville T40 vs Raider Key Highlights

Basic Info Triumph Bonneville T40 T4TVS Raider Drum
Rating
1 review
781 reviews
Brand Name Triumph TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.55 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 84,460 Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
Max Power 29 PS @ 7000 rpm 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Triumph Bonneville T40 Colors
TVS Raider Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Synchronized Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,982 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 2,433 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,978 Bonneville T40 Insurance Rs. 6,343 Raider Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
3
Claimed Top Speed
132 kmph
95 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
Engine Displacement
350 cc
124.8 cc
Gear Box
6 speed
5 Speed
Max Power
29 PS @ 7000 rpm
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
89.0 mm
53.5 mm
Stroke
56.1 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
12.1:1
Not Available

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
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
27.02 kmpl
50-55 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
130 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
43mm forks. 130mm wheel travel
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock with pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel
Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
26 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
33 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70 R17
Front :-80/100 - 17, Rear :-100/90 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
MRF
Eurogrip
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
790 mm
780 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Gross Weight
379 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
1 L
Engine Oil Grade
Not Available
TVS TRU4, 4T oil (10W30)
Length*Width*Height
2120*818*1081 mm3
2070*785*1028 mm3
Wheelbase
1418 mm
1326 mm
Length
2120 mm
2070 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm
Height
1081 mm
1028 mm
Width
818 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
195 Kg
124 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
255 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 5AH

Frame Type
Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel
Single Cradle Tubular Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Road,Rain,Eco
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Intelligo
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Forward-set
Body
Metal
Metal
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
Not Available
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
11500-12000 Kms / 365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
17500 ~ 18000 kms/548 days

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Most powerful in segment at 29 PS
  • Cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control
  • 4-inch TFT with navigation
  • Liquid cooled engine
  • Low 790 mm seat height
  • Full LED lighting
TVS Raider
  • Peppy Performance
  • Gets single-channel ABS
  • Comes with GTT (Glide Through Tech)
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Heavy at 195 kg
  • Tube tyres
  • Smaller service network
  • Lacks twin-cylinder character
TVS Raider
  • Rear disc brake is only available in top-end variants
  • Has a small fuel tank
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Triumph Bonneville T40 Vs TVS Raider FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Triumph Bonneville T40 vs TVS Raider?
The TVS Raider is cheaper than Triumph Bonneville T40 by ₹1.71 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Triumph Bonneville T40 vs TVS Raider?
For the T4 version, 350 cc Petrol engine of Bonneville T40 produces 29 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 31.2 Nm @ 5500 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

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