TVS Raider vs TVS Ronin

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

TVS Raider price starts at Rs. 84,460, which is Rs. 46,330 cheaper than the base variant of TVS Ronin, priced at Rs. 1.31 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Raider offers a claimed 67 kmpl, while the Ronin recorded 42.95 kmpl in city testing. On the performance front, the Raider uses a 124.8cc engine producing 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Ronin a 225.9cc engine producing 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm. If you're deciding between the Raider and Ronin, the Raider is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Ronin stands out for performance.

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Raider vs Ronin Comparison Summary

Specification TVS RaiderTVS Ronin
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 84,460Rs. 1.31 Lakh
Mileage 67 kmpl42.95 kmpl (tested, city)
Engine 124.8 cc225.9 cc
Max power 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Kerb weight 124 Kg159 Kg

Raider vs Ronin Key Highlights

Basic Info TVS Raider DrumTVS Ronin Base - Lightning Black
Rating
783 reviews
220 reviews
Brand Name TVS TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 84,460 Check On Road Price Rs. 1.31 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, SOHC
Max Power 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
TVS Raider Colors
TVS Ronin Colors
Braking Type Synchronized Braking System Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,433 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 3,768 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,343 Raider Insurance Rs. 11,851 Ronin Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
3
4
Claimed Top Speed
95 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Estimated Top Speed
Not Available
120 kmph
Engine Type
Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, SOHC
Engine Displacement
124.8 cc
225.9 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
19.93 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Bore
53.5 mm
66 mm
Stroke
55.5 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Electronic Control Unit
Not Available

Front Brake
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Braking Type
Synchronized Braking System
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
67 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
71.94 kmpl
42.95 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
65.44 kmpl
40.77 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
50-55 kmpl
40-45 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Compression Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Rebound Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Black, 41 mm USD
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged
Mono Shock with 7 Step Adjustable Preload

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 :-100/90 - 17
Front :-110/70-17,Rear :-130/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Tyre Make
Eurogrip
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
780 mm
795 mm
Load carrying capacity
150 kg
150 kg
Gross Weight
Not Available
311 kg
Engine Oil Capacity
1 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Grade
TVS TRU4, 4T oil (10W30)
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2070*785*1028 mm3
2040*805*1170 mm3
Wheelbase
1326 mm
1357 mm
Length
2070 mm
2040 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
181 mm
Height
1028 mm
1170 mm
Width
785 mm
805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
124 Kg
159 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
130 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead Acid
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
12V / 6AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Pilot Lamps
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Single Cradle Tubular Frame
Double Cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain,Urban
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
Intelligo
Glide Through Technology
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
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
Not Available
Yes
Body
Metal
Metal
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Single Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
2nd Service
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
11500-12000 Kms / 365 Days
11500-12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
17500 ~ 18000 kms/548 days
17500-18000 Kms/550 Days

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
TVS Raider
  • Peppy Performance
  • Gets single-channel ABS
  • Comes with GTT (Glide Through Tech)
TVS Ronin
  • Torquey engine ensures you don’t have to shift as frequently
  • Excellent fit and finish
  • Lightweight and agile in both city traffic and highway
  • Can easily accommodate tall riders
TVS Raider
  • Rear disc brake is only available in top-end variants
  • Has a small fuel tank
TVS Ronin
  • Unimpressive highway performance
  • You’ll need to pull the front brake lever really hard for aggressive braking

Is TVS Ronin Better Than TVS Raider?

58% users have chosen TVS Ronin over TVS Raider in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1831 users have also rated TVS Ronin 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 and maintenance. On the basis of comfort, safety and 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 Ronin Raider
Mileage 4.0 4.4
Performance 4.2 4.4
Comfort 4.3 4.4
Maintenance 3.9 4.2
Safety 0.2 0.2
Features 4.3 4.3
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TVS Raider Vs TVS Ronin FAQs

Which bike is best between TVS Raider vs TVS Ronin?
As per the users experiences TVS Raider is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. On the basis of comfort, safety and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper TVS Raider vs TVS Ronin?
The TVS Raider is cheaper than TVS Ronin by ₹46,330.
Which bike offers better performance TVS Raider vs TVS Ronin?
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. Whereas for the Base - Lightning Black version, 225.9 cc Petrol engine of Ronin produces 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 19.93 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the TVS Raider has better performance.

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