Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs TVS Raider

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or TVS Raider Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price in Delhi is Rs 101050 (ex-showroom price) whereas the TVS Raider price in Delhi is Rs 84869 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS 125 makes 11.99 PS and 11 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Raider stand at 11.38 PS and 11.2 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS 125 in 4 colours whereas the TVS Raider comes in 7 colours. Out of 445 user reviews, Raider scores 4.3 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 212 user reviews..TheBajaj Pulsar NS 125 Mileage is around 64.75 kmpl, while the TVS Raider Mileage is around 71.94 kmpl.

Pulsar NS 125 vs Raider

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS 125	Raider
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	71.94 kmpl
Max Power	11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm	11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Air and oil cooled single cylinder, SI

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar NS 125	TVS Raider
On-Road Price	Rs.1.19 Lakh onwards	Rs.98,009 onwards
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	71.94 kmpl
Max Power	11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm	11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.3 Based on 212 Reviews	4.3 Based on 445 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,452 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 2,827 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.6,904 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance	Rs.6,351 Raider Insurance
Colours	Pewter GreyBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt Red	Striking RedWicked Black
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Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

TVS Raider

On-Road Price

Rs.1.19 Lakh onwards

Rs.98,009 onwards

Mileage (City)

64.75 kmpl

71.94 kmpl

Max Power

11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm

11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.3

Based on 212 Reviews

4.3

Based on 445 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 3,452

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 2,827

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.6,904
Pulsar NS 125 Insurance

Rs.6,351
Raider Insurance

Colours

Pewter GreyBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt Red

Striking RedWicked Black

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Air and oil cooled single cylinder, SI
Displacement	124.45 cc	124.8 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	1	1
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Air Cooled	Air & Oil Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	4	3
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	-	Wet - Multi plate type
Ignition	-	Electronic Control Unit
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	5 speed constant mesh	5 Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	53.5 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	55.5 mm
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm	11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Kick and Self Start	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine

Air and oil cooled single cylinder, SI

Displacement

124.45 cc

124.8 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Air Cooled

Air & Oil Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	Analogue and Digital	Digital
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	-
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	Digital	Digital
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	-	intelliGO, Engine inhibitor, Helmet reminder, Side-stand engine cut-off
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	Yes
Underseat storage	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Analogue and Digital

Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ

Digital

Techometer

Analogue

Features and Safety
Braking Type	Combine Braking System	Synchronized Braking System
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	-	Yes
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	-	intelliGO, Engine inhibitor, Helmet reminder, Side-stand engine cut-off
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Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combine Braking System

Synchronized Braking System

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
City Mileage	64.75 kmpl	71.94 kmpl
Highway Mileage	56.46 kmpl	65.44 kmpl
Overall Mileage	-	67 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	7.81 Sec	6.89 sec Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	10.53 Sec	9.96 sec Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	12.27 Sec	11.28 Sec
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	25.85 Sec	22.04 Sec
Quarter Mile	21.15 s @ 95.10 kmph Sec	-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	21.36 m, 2.92 sec Sec	24.23 miuntes Sec
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	39.68 m, 3.86 sec Sec	41.94 minutes Sec
Braking (100-0 Kmph)	-	67.46 minutes Sec
Top Speed	103 kmph	99 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

64.75 kmpl

71.94 kmpl

Highway Mileage

56.46 kmpl

65.44 kmpl

Overall Mileage

67 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

7.81 Sec

6.89 sec Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	10 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	810 mm	785 mm
Length	2012 mm	2070 mm
Height	1078 mm	1028 mm
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	805 mm	780 mm
Ground Clearance	179 mm	180 mm
Wheelbase	1353 mm	1326 mm
Kerb Weight	144 kg	123 kg
Additional Storage	-	Yes
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

10 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

810 mm

785 mm

Length

2012 mm

2070 mm

Height

1078 mm

1028 mm

Electricals
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	Bulb
DRLs	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
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Electricals

Headlight

Halogen

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

Bulb

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	240 mm	130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	130 mm	130 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	32 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

240 mm

130 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

25 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)

28 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Perimeter Frame	Single cradle tubular frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Perimeter Frame

Single cradle tubular frame

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