TVS Raider 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS Comparison

Updated: 01, Jul, 2025 12:23 PM

	TVS Raider 125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 95,219 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 1751 views All time: 151343 views	Bajaj Pulsar N125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 94,707 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 1118 views All time: 2230 views	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,34,320 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 425 views All time: 425 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Overall Length
	2070 mm	2012 mm	2085 mm
	Overall Height
	1028 mm	1078 mm	1105 mm
	Overall Width
	785 mm	810 mm	730 mm
	Wheelbase
	1326 mm	1295 mm	1300 mm
	Ground Clearance
	180 mm	198 mm	180 mm
	Kerb Weight
	123 kg	125 kg	139 kg
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	10 litres	9.5 litres	12 litres
	Seat Height
	780 mm	795 mm	790 mm
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-60 kmph
	5.9 secs	6 secs	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	USB Charging
	Optional		NA
	Pillion Grabrail
	Aluminium Pillion Handle		Yes, split grab rail
	Pillion Footrest

	Riding Modes
		NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	TVS Raider 125 mileage is 67 kmpl (certified).	Bajaj Pulsar N125 mileage is 55-60 kmpl (approximate).	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V mileage is 45 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	TVS Raider 125 top speed is 99 kmph (certified).	Bajaj Pulsar N125 top speed is 112 kmph (approximate).	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V top speed is 107 kmph (speedo-indicated).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 5.9 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 160cc commuter bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	124.8 cc	124.59 cc	159.7 cc
	Bore
	53.5 mm	54.0 mm	62 mm
	Stroke
	55.5 mm	58.8 mm	52.9 mm
	Valves Per Cylinder
	3	NA	2
	Side Stand Engine Cut Off
		NA	NA
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Engine Details
	124.8cc, Air-Oil Cooled, 3-Valves, Single Cylinder Engine	124.59cc, Air-Cooled, Single Spark, 2-Valve, Single Cylinder Engine	159.7cc, SI, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled
	Number of Gears
	5	5	5
	Gear Pattern
	1-N-2-3-4-5	NA	NA
	Maximum Power
	11.2 HP @ 7500 rpm	12 HP @ 8500 rpm	16.04 HP @ 8750 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm	11 Nm @ 6000 rpm	13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
	Cooling
	Air/Oil Cooled	Air Cooled	Air Cooling
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection (Bosch- Closed Loop)
	Oil Grade
	TVS TRU4, 4T Oil (10W30)	NA	NA
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2	OBD2B-compliant
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Neutral Indicator
			NA
	Gear Indicator
		NA	NA
	Gear Shift Light
		NA	NA
	Distance To Empty
		NA
	Maximum Speed Recorder
		NA	NA
	Economy Riding Indicator
		NA	NA
	Real Time Mileage
		NA	NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA	NA
	Service Reminder
		NA	NA
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	SBT (Synchronized Braking System)	CBS (Combined Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	Full Digital Reverse LCD Cluster with Multi-colour, Gear Shift and Position Indicator, Top Speed Recorder, Distance to Empty & Average Fuel Economy, Wider Split Seat, Wider Tyres, Under Seat Storage, Synchronized Braking Technology, Helmet Attention Indication, Side Stand Indication with Engine Cut Off, USB Charger (Optional), Toe Gear Shift, LED Headlight & Tail Lamps, Auto Idle Start Stop Technology, Ride Modes -Shoot, Wider Swing Arm, Engine Guard, Unique 3-Valve Engine with ISG Silent Start, Eco-Thrust Fuel Injection Technology.	Some of the key Bajaj Pulsar N125 features include - All Digital Instrument Console, Stylish Alloy Wheels, Attractive Colour Options, LED Headlamp & Tail Lamp, 5-Step Monoshock Suspension, Aerodynamic and Light Weight, USB Charging Port, Wide Tyres.	Some of the key New TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS features include - All-Digital Instrument Console, Gear Position Indicator, TVS Connect App UI, X-Ring Chain, Rain, Urban and Street Riding Modes, LED Headlamp & Tail Lamps, Tank Scoops, Roto Petal Disc Brake.
	Ride Modes
	Eco & Power	NA	Rain, Urban and Street Riding Modes
	Similar Bikes
	Honda Shine 125, Bajaj Pulsar NS125, KTM Duke 125, Hero Super Splendor, Hero Glamour 125, Honda SP125	Honda SP125, Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, KTM Duke 125, Hero Glamour 125, Hero Super Splendor, TVS Raider 125, Hero Xtreme 125R	Bajaj Pulsar 150, Bajaj Pulsar N160, Yamaha FZ, Hero Xtreme 160R
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Voltage
	12V	12V	12V
	Capacity
	4Ah	8Ah	6Ah
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free, VRLA	Maintenance Free
	Head Light
	LED	LED	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 5.9 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 160cc commuter bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
	Value for Money
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Tyre
	80/100-17 (46P)	80/100-17	90/90-17 49P
	Rear Tyre
	100/90-17 (55P)	110/80-17	110/80-17 57P
	Front Brake
	130mm Drum	240mm Disc	270mm Petal Disc
	Rear Brake
	130mm Drum	130mm Drum	240mm Petal Disc
	Brake System
	SBT (Synchronized Braking System)	NA	NA
	Alloy Wheels
			Yes, red alloy wheels
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	Telescopic Forks	25mm Telescopic Forks	Telescopic Forks with Hydraulic Dampers
	Rear Suspension
	Monoshock, 5-Step Adjustable, Gas Charged	5-Step Monoshock	Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with Spring Aid
Miscellaneous Information
	Handle Bar
	Wide Handle Bars, Aluminium Handle Bar Holder	NA	NA
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	Bike Variant
	TVS Raider 125 (New Model)	Bajaj Pulsar N125	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS
	Latest Price in India
	TVS Raider 125 price is Rs 95,219 (ex-showroom).	Bajaj Pulsar N125 price is Rs 94,707 (ex-showroom).	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS price is Rs 1.34 lakh (ex-showroom).
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Naked	Naked
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Official Tagline
	The Wicked Ride	Zip Your Way	India's Most Powerful 160cc
	Colour Options
	Fiery Yellow, Striking Red, Blazing Blue, Wicked Black	Ebony Black, Cocktail Wine Red, Pearl Metallic White, Carribean Blue, Ebony black - Cocktail Wine Red, Ebony Black - Purple Fury, Pewter Grey-Citrus Rush	Pearl White, T Grey, Matte Blue, Racing Red, Gloss Black, Matte Black, Glossy Black
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	TVS Raider 125 on road price is Rs 1.10 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.11 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.12 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest TVS dealership to get the exact-on road price quote in your city.	Bajaj Pulsar N125 on road price is Rs 1.09 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.10 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.12 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Bajaj dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS on road price is Rs 1.55 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.60 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.56 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.58 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest TVS dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.