TVS Raider vs TVS Star City Plus

Last Updated: October 29, 2026

TVS Star City Plus price starts at Rs. 72,500, which is Rs. 11,960 cheaper than the base variant of TVS Raider, priced at Rs. 84,460. In terms of mileage, the Raider offers a claimed 67 kmpl, while the Star City Plus recorded 83.09 kmpl in city testing. On the performance front, the Raider uses a 124.8cc engine producing 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Star City Plus a 109.7cc engine producing 8.08 PS @ 7350 rpm. If you're deciding between the Raider and Star City Plus, the Star City Plus is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Raider stands out for performance.

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Raider vs Star City Plus Comparison Summary

Specification TVS RaiderTVS Star City Plus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 84,460Rs. 72,500
Mileage 67 kmpl83.09 kmpl (tested, city)
Engine 124.8 cc109.7 cc
Max power 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm8.08 PS @ 7350 rpm
Kerb weight 124 Kg115 Kg

Raider vs Star City Plus Key Highlights

Basic Info TVS Raider DrumTVS Star City Plus Drum
Rating
781 reviews
233 reviews
Brand Name TVS TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 84,460 Check On Road Price Rs. 72,500 Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled
Max Power 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm 8.08 PS @ 7350 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
TVS Raider Colors
TVS Star City Plus Colors
Braking Type Synchronized 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
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 2,433 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 2,089 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,343 Raider Insurance Rs. 5,925 Star City Plus Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
3
2
Claimed Top Speed
95 kmph
90 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled
Engine Displacement
124.8 cc
109.7 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
4 Speed
Max Power
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
8.08 PS @ 7350 rpm
Max Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
8.7 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Bore
53.5 mm
53.5 mm
Stroke
55.5 mm
48.8 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
ECU
Compression Ratio
Not Available
10.0 : 1

Front Brake
Drum
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Braking Type
Synchronized Braking System
Synchronized Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
67 kmpl
Not Available
0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
3.70s
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
71.94 kmpl
83.09 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
65.44 kmpl
66.34 kmpl
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
3.70s
Estimated Mileage
50-55 kmpl
Not Available
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
9.46s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
13.34s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic (Oil damped)
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged
5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100 - 17, Rear :-100/90 - 17
Front 2.75-17, Rear 3.00-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear 431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Eurogrip
Eurogrip
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
780 mm
785 mm
Load carrying capacity
150 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
1 L
Engine Oil Capacity
1 L
1 L
Engine Oil Grade
TVS TRU4, 4T oil (10W30)
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2070*785*1028 mm3
1984*750*1080 mm3
Wheelbase
1326 mm
1260 mm
Length
2070 mm
1984 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
172 mm
Height
1028 mm
1080 mm
Width
785 mm
750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
124 Kg
115 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
110 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead Acid
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
12V / 4AH

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

1st Service
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
500-750 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
2500-3000 Kms/90 Days
3rd Service
11500-12000 Kms / 365 Days
5000-6000 Kms/180 Days
4th Service
17500 ~ 18000 kms/548 days
8500-9000 Kms/274 Days

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
TVS Raider
  • Peppy Performance
  • Gets single-channel ABS
  • Comes with GTT (Glide Through Tech)
TVS Star City Plus
  • Upmarket looks, Very fuel efficient, Features segment-first LED headlight
TVS Raider
  • Rear disc brake is only available in top-end variants
  • Has a small fuel tank
TVS Star City Plus
  • Not-so-refined motor, Abruptly sharp braking, inconsistent gearbox

Is TVS Star City Plus Better Than TVS Raider?

66% users have chosen TVS Star City Plus over TVS Raider in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 2360 users have also rated TVS Star City Plus 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 performance, comfort and features. On the basis of mileage and maintenance 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 Star City Plus Raider
Mileage 4.3 4.4
Performance 4.1 4.4
Comfort 4.0 4.4
Maintenance 4.1 4.2
Features 3.7 4.3
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TVS Raider Vs TVS Star City Plus FAQs

Which bike is best between TVS Raider vs TVS Star City Plus?
As per the users experiences TVS Raider is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your bike. On the basis of mileage and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper TVS Raider vs TVS Star City Plus?
The TVS Star City Plus is cheaper than TVS Raider by ₹11,960.
Which bike offers better performance TVS Raider vs TVS Star City Plus?
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 Drum version, 109.7 cc Petrol engine of Star City Plus produces 8.08 PS @ 7350 rpm of power and 8.7 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the TVS Raider has better performance.

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