Hero Glamour vs TVS Raider: Specifications Compared

Hero has recently updated the Glamour 125 with an LCD instrument console along with some other features. But how does it fair when compared to the best bike in the segment, the TVS Raider 125? Let's find out:

Note: For this comparison, we are taking into account the prices of the top-end variants of the bikes.

Engine

The TVS Raider is the more powerful bike of the two, which makes it the go-to choice for someone looking to have fun on their daily commute. Thanks to its 3-valve air and oil-cooled engine, it makes more power and torque than the Hero Glamour. The Hero Glamour, while being less powerful is the more subtle bike and therefore, will provide a more smoother riding experience. Both the bikes have a 5-speed gearbox. 

Underpinnings

The TVS Raider gets a monoshock at the rear, compared to the dual shock absorbers on the Hero Glamour. Both bikes get 5-step preload adjustability at the rear.  Both the bikes feature a 240mm disc brake at the front with the TVS Raider getting a petal disc. At the rear, both bikes get a drum brake. The TVS Raider gets 17-inch wheels at both ends, unlike the Glamour’s 18-inch wheels, which makes the Raider more agile to ride. However, the 18-inch wheels should make the Glamour more comfortable on broken or bad roads.

Dimensions

The Hero Glamour gets a smaller wheelbase compared to the TVS while also being a tad bit lighter than the Raider, which will make the Glamour more agile to ride. Both bikes have a similar ground clearance and seat height which should make them comparatively easy to ride.

Features

What makes the TVS stand out in this segment is the number of features it offers, a  5-inch TFT with weather updates, voice assist, on-the-go call management, sports updates, navigation, etc via the smartphone app. The app also allows for a ride report, last parked location, service booking, how-to videos, profile management, and more. The Hero Glamour is quite a simple bike when compared to the TVS Raider, but does not miss out on the basic features such as side stand activation indicator, i3s indicator, neutral indicator, low fuel indicator, etc.

Price & Verdict

(both prices ex-showroom Delhi)

Honda Glamour is the more affordable bike of the two and gets the simpler setup in terms of both features and underpinnings. The TVS Raider is the better-specced bike out of the two, with more power, better ergonomics and a huge list of features. If you are someone who likes to keep things simple and mellow, the Hero Glamour should be your go-to choice, but if you are someone who likes all the bells and whistles on your motorcycles along with some more power, you should take a look at the TVS Raider.