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₹82.86k

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₹18.05 Lakh

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₹1,530

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Brochure
Rating
3.7
-

Engine Type
Air and oil cooled single cylinder, SI
Revolution® Max 1250T
Displacement
124.8 cc
1252 cc
Max Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
No. of Cylinders
1
2
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
3
4
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
Wet - Multi plate type
-
Ignition
Electronic Control Unit
-
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
53.5 mm
105 mm
Stroke
55.5 mm
72.3 mm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Compression Ratio
-
12.0:1

Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
intelliGO, Engine inhibitor, Helmet reminder, Side-stand engine cut-off
Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System,Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Enhanced Lift Mitigation
Seat Type
Split
Single
Clock
Passenger Footrest
Underseat storage
-
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
USB Charging Port
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Navigation
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Music Control
-
Cruise Control
-
Techometer
-
Digital

Charging Point
Optional
-
Service Due Indicator
-
Speedometer
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
-
Tripmeter
Digital
-
Fuel Gauge
Digital
-
Clock
Riding Modes
Additional Features
intelliGO, Engine inhibitor, Helmet reminder, Side-stand engine cut-off
Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System,Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Enhanced Lift Mitigation
Passenger Footrest
Engine Kill Switch
Display
4 Inch TFT
Braking Type
Synchronized Braking System
-
Mobile Application
-
Pass Switch
-
Traction Control
-

ARAI Mileage
67 kmpl
-
City Mileage
71.94 kmpl
-
Highway Mileage
65.44 kmpl
-
Overall Mileage
71.94 Kmpl
19.6 kmpl
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
11.28s
-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
22.04s
-
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)
6.89 secs
-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)
9.96 secs
-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)
24.23 miuntesm
-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)
41.94 minutesm
-
Braking (100-0 Kmph)
67.46 minutesm
-
User Reported Mileage
56.7 Kmpl
-
Expert Mileage
57 Kmpl
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Body Type
Sports Bikes
Cruiser Bikes

Width
785 mm
840 mm
Length
2070 mm
2270 mm
Height
1028 mm
-
Fuel Capacity
10 L
11.7 L
Ground Clearance
180 mm
90 mm
Wheelbase
1326 mm
1520 mm
Kerb Weight
123 kg
228 kg
Load Carrying Capacity
130 kg
-
Additional Storage
-
Engine Oil
1 l
4.5 L
Saddle Height
780 mm
765 mm
Dry Weight
-
221 kg

Headlight
LED
LED
Tail Light
LED
-
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED
DRLs
-
Low Battery Indicator
Taillight
LED
LED
Projector Headlights
-
LED Taillights
-
Low Fuel Indicator
-

Front Brake Diameter
130 mm
-
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32 psi
-
Radial Tyre
-
Tyre Brand
-
Dunlop

Top Speed
99 kmph
230 kmph
0-100 Kmph (sec)
22.04s
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Peak Power
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Battery Type
Lead Acid
-
Battery Capacity
12 V/4 Ah
-
Transmission
Manual
Manual

Suspension Front
Telescopic
43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Suspension Rear
Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Brakes Front
Drum
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100 - 17, Rear :-100/90 - 17
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Frame
Single cradle tubular frame
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Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
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ABS
-
Dual Channel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 60,000 Km
-
Mobile Application
-

Low battery alert
Calls & Messaging
-
Navigation assist
-

TVS Raider Comparison with similar bikes

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Comparison with similar bikes

Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

TVS Raider

  • Strong and responsive engine for city riding

  • Segment-leading features and digital displays

  • Agile handling with lightweight chassis

  • Comfortable ergonomics for daily commuting

  • Wide range of variants and colour options

Harley-Davidson Sportster S

  • Strong 1252cc mid-range torque performance
  • Advanced cornering ABS and traction control
  • Fully adjustable Showa suspension components
  • Low 765mm accessible seat height
  • 4-inch TFT with Bluetooth connectivity

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