TVS Raider 125: As soon as the festive season arrives, automobile companies have started discounts and price cuts. The name of TVS Motors has also been added to this list. Actually, the company has cut the starting price of its most popular and selling motorcycle Raider 125. After which it has become cheaper to buy it by Rs 10,000.
The new starting ex-showroom price of this motorcycle is Rs 85,000. Earlier its price was Rs 95,219. The company claims that customers will also get the benefit of saving Rs 13,000 with an ROI (interest rate) of 5.55%.
Customers also have to keep in mind that the base variant of the Raider is priced at Rs 84,869, which has drum brakes. At the same time, the ex-showroom price of the top-spec SX trim goes up to Rs 1,04,330.
No changes have been made in the features of the motorcycle after the price cut. It will continue to have drum brakes, single-seat, split seat, SSE (Super Squad Edition) and SX variants. In India, it competes with models like Hero Extreme 125R, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125, Hero Splendor Xtec, Honda SP 125.
Engine and features of TVS Raider 125
In this bike, the company has given a 124.8cc single-cylinder engine, which generates 11.2 bhp of power and 11.2 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. It has a 10-liter fuel tank. It has 17-inch alloy wheels, telescopic fork, monoshock, brass type front disc and drum brakes on the rear side. The bike weighs 123 kg.
TFT connectivity has been added to this bike. The company had also added similar connectivity features to the NTorq scooter recently. With the help of Bluetooth connected helmet, you will be able to give voice commands. You will also be able to know the rain forecast along with music playing option, map navigation, notification control. When the fuel runs out, the bike will navigate to take you to the nearest petrol pump station. The call system will stop as soon as you turn on the do-not-disturb mode.
Customers will get gaming experience from the Fiery Yellow and Wicked Black color. This ‘tech gadget’ has HMI action buttons on both sides of the handle like a gaming console. You will be able to give voice commands with the left hand button. At the same time, the menu will open with the right hand button. With the help of the button, the user will be able to accept or reject the call. You will be able to search locations like current location, nearby restaurants and petrol pumps with voice command support.