Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs TVS Raider 125

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar NS125
TVS Raider 125

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS125

From ₹94,188

Full Pulsar NS125 page Change

TVS Motor

Raider 125

From ₹84,460

Full Raider 125 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar NS125Pulsar NS125 LED Bluetooth ABS · ₹1.06 Lakh
TVS Raider 125Raider 125 TFT DD · ₹1.03 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar NS125: ₹1.06 Lakh Raider 125: ₹1.03 Lakh (ahead) Raider 125 ₹2,953 cheaper
Braking Pulsar NS125: Single-channel ABS (ahead) Raider 125: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Pulsar NS125: 64.75 kmpl (ahead) Raider 125: 56.7 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Pulsar NS125: 12 PS (ahead) Raider 125: 11.2 bhp Torque 11 vs 11.75 Nm
Weight Pulsar NS125: 144 kg Raider 125: 123 kg Seat height 805 vs 780 mm
Versions Pulsar NS125: 3 Raider 125: 7 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar NS125 for single-channel abs, better claimed mileage and more power.

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.06 Lakh
₹1.03 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.2 Lakh
₹1.17 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,021 a month
₹1,966 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
12 PS
11.2 bhp
Torque
11 Nm
11.75 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
64.75 kmpl
56.7 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, SOHC, 4-Valve, Air Cooled
Single cylinder, air/oil-cooled, 3-valve
Displacement (cc)
124.45 cc
124.8 cc
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
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, 240-260 mm depending on trim
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 standard, single-channel ABS with riding modes on select trims
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, 31mm
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
5-step adjustable monoshock
Frame Type
Single down-tube
Single cradle tubular frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,353 mm
1,326 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
179 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,012 mm
2,070 mm
Width (mm)
810 mm
785 mm
Height (mm)
1,078 mm
1,028 mm
Seat Height (mm)
805 mm
780 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
144 kg
123 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
12 litres
10 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Semi-digital: digital speedo/odo/fuel gauge, analogue tachometer
Digital, colour TFT on the top SmartXonnect variant
Gear Shift Light
Yes
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Available on the SmartXonnect variant
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Rain and Off-Road on the ABS-equipped variant
Eco and Power on the SmartXonnect variant
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Automatic Start-Stop
Not listed
Yes

Lights

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

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped, split pillion seat
Flat seat with pillion
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Yes

Choice

Versions
3 versions
7 versions
Price range
₹94,188 – ₹1.06 Lakh
₹84,460 – ₹1.03 Lakh
Colours
9 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 NS125 Standard₹94,188 Raider 125 Split Seat₹94,620 Raider 125 ₹432 more Pulsar NS125 LED Bluetooth ABS₹1.06 Lakh Raider 125 TFT DD₹1.03 Lakh Raider 125 ₹2,953 less

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar NS125 Pulsar NS125 LED Bluetooth ABS against Raider 125 Raider 125 TFT DD

CityPulsar NS125Raider 125Gap
Mumbai₹1.23 Lakh₹1.2 LakhRaider 125 ₹3,328 less
Pune₹1.23 Lakh₹1.2 LakhRaider 125 ₹3,328 less
New Delhi₹1.2 Lakh₹1.17 LakhRaider 125 ₹3,239 less
Bengaluru₹1.31 Lakh₹1.27 LakhRaider 125 ₹3,534 less
Chennai₹1.25 Lakh₹1.21 LakhRaider 125 ₹3,358 less
Hyderabad₹1.28 Lakh₹1.24 LakhRaider 125 ₹3,445 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 NS125 or the Raider 125?

The Raider 125, by ₹2,953 on the versions compared here: Pulsar NS125 Pulsar NS125 LED Bluetooth ABS at ₹1.06 Lakh against Raider 125 Raider 125 TFT DD at ₹1.03 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.2 Lakh against ₹1.17 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Pulsar NS125 claims 64.75 kmpl against 56.7 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar NS125 Pulsar NS125 LED Bluetooth ABS makes 12 PS and 11 Nm and the Raider 125 Raider 125 TFT DD makes 11.2 bhp and 11.75 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,021 a month for the Pulsar NS125 and ₹1,966 for the Raider 125, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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