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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raider 125

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 125
TVS Raider 125

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 125

From ₹92,990

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TVS Motor

Raider 125

From ₹84,460

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Bajaj Pulsar 125Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD · ₹92,990
TVS Raider 125Raider 125 Drum · ₹84,460

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 125: ₹92,990 Raider 125: ₹84,460 (ahead) Raider 125 ₹8,530 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 125: Combined braking (CBS) Raider 125: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Pulsar 125: 57 kmpl (ahead) Raider 125: 56.7 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar 125: 11.8 PS (ahead) Raider 125: 11.2 bhp Torque 10.8 vs 11.75 Nm
Weight Pulsar 125: 140 kg Raider 125: 123 kg Seat height 790 vs 780 mm
Versions Pulsar 125: 4 Raider 125: 7 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar 125 for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Raider 125 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹92,990
₹84,460
On-road in
₹1.06 Lakh
₹96,504
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,779 a month
₹1,621 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
11.8 PS
11.2 bhp
Torque
10.8 Nm
11.75 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
57 kmpl
56.7 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Single Spark, Air Cooled
Single cylinder, air/oil-cooled, 3-valve
Displacement
124.4 cc
124.8 cc
Compression Ratio
10.05:1
10.3:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
53.5 mm x 55.5 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 240 mm
Drum on base variants; disc 240mm with ABS on TFT DD/SXC DD variants
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
Drum, 130 mm
Braking System
CBS
SBT standard across the range
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 30mm
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Twin gas-charged shock absorbers
5-step adjustable monoshock
Frame Type
Single down-tube
Single cradle tubular frame
Wheelbase
1,320 mm
1,326 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Width
755 mm
785 mm
Seat Height
790 mm
780 mm
Kerb Weight
140-146 kg depending on variant
123 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5-15 litres, sources disagree meaningfully
10 litres
Length
Not listed
2,070 mm
Height
Not listed
1,028 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Colour-LCD on base variant, full TFT with Bluetooth and Google Maps mirroring on Standard/Premium TFT variants
Digital, colour TFT on the top SmartXonnect variant
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes, on TFT variants
Available on the SmartXonnect variant
Distance to Empty
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging Port
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Center Stand
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
Eco and Power on the SmartXonnect variant
Automatic Start-Stop
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
LED
LED with DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split seat or single-seat variant available
Flat seat with pillion
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Yes

Choice

Versions
4 versions
7 versions
Price range
₹92,990 – ₹1.04 Lakh
₹84,460 – ₹1.03 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
12 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD₹92,990 Raider 125 Split Seat₹94,620 Raider 125 ₹1,630 more

On-road price by city

Pulsar 125 Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD against Raider 125 Raider 125 Drum

CityPulsar 125Raider 125Gap
Mumbai₹1.09 Lakh₹99,038Raider 125 ₹9,613 less
Pune₹1.09 Lakh₹99,038Raider 125 ₹9,613 less
New Delhi₹1.06 Lakh₹96,504Raider 125 ₹9,357 less
Bengaluru₹1.1 Lakh₹99,882Raider 125 ₹9,699 less
Chennai₹1.08 Lakh₹98,193Raider 125 ₹9,528 less
Hyderabad₹1.1 Lakh₹99,882Raider 125 ₹9,699 less
Ahmedabad₹1.04 Lakh₹94,815Raider 125 ₹9,186 less
Kolkata₹1.07 Lakh₹97,348Raider 125 ₹9,443 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 125 or the Raider 125?

The Raider 125, by ₹8,530 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 125 Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD at ₹92,990 against Raider 125 Raider 125 Drum at ₹84,460, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.06 Lakh against ₹96,504.

Which gives better mileage?

The Pulsar 125 claims 57 kmpl against 56.7 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 125 Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD makes 11.8 PS and 10.8 Nm and the Raider 125 Raider 125 Drum makes 11.2 bhp and 11.75 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,779 a month for the Pulsar 125 and ₹1,621 for the Raider 125, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

Pulsar 125 vs Xtreme 125R From ₹92,990 and ₹91,500 Pulsar 125 vs CB125 Hornet From ₹92,990 and ₹1.15 Lakh Pulsar 125 vs FZ-Fi From ₹92,990 and ₹1.17 Lakh Raider 125 vs Pulsar N125 From ₹84,460 and ₹92,270 Raider 125 vs Xtreme 125R From ₹84,460 and ₹91,500 Raider 125 vs CB125 Hornet From ₹84,460 and ₹1.15 Lakh
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