Can the CB-Shine 125 give the new generation TVS Raider a tough time in this exciting drag race battle? This drag race has all the answers
TVS Motors recently launched their premium offering in the 125cc segment, the Raider 125. The 125cc commuter bike underpins a new advanced platform and gets many exciting features that help it stay on top of the 125cc commuter segment list.
Watch the TVS Raider 125 facing the old school Honda Shine 125 in a drag race battle in this video by Youtuber Suraj Verma.
Do you think that the tried and tested Honda Shine 125 will be able to cope with the new generation TVS Raider 125?
The Contenders
The TVS Raider 125 – uses a newly developed 124.8 cc single-cylinder, 3-valve engine that churns out about 11.2 bhp of peak power at 7,500rpm and 11.2 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm while paired to a five-speed gearbox.
The Honda CB-Shine 125, on the other hand, is powered by a 124 cc, air-cooled, four-Stroke engine. The engine paired to a four-speed gearbox produces about 10.74 PS of peak power at 7,500 rpm and 11 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm.
TVS Raider 125 VS Honda CB-Shine 125: Drag Race
The presenter decided to perform three rounds of this drag race with three different riders.
Round one
Do you think the CB-Shine 125 has what it takes to beat its more powerful rival in this drag race battle?
The rider set off on the mark of three horns. The Raider 125 takes the lead at the start of round one, but what happens next surprised us. The CB-Shine overtakes the Raider 125 mid-race proving why it has dominated the segment this long. The Raider 125 finally pulls ahead towards the end and wins the first round.
Round two
In this video, you can watch the TVS Raider 125 taking on the old school Honda CB-Shine 125
The presenter decides to swap the CB-Shine 125 with a lighter rider to give the motorcycle a slight edge over its more powerful rival. The Raider takes the lead in the second round demonstrating it offers better initial acceleration. The CB-Shine failed to match the performance level of the Raider and lost the second round.
Round three
Do you think the CB-Shine 125 has what it takes to beat its more powerful rival in this drag race battle?
The presenter had saved the most skilled and lightweight rider for CB-Shine 125 for the third and final round of this drag race battle. The rider sets off on the mark of three horns. The Raider 125 take the lead position but was beaten by the CB-Shine 125. The CB-Shine 125 gave the Raider a tough time in the third round but eventually lost the battle.
Conclusion
The Raider 125 offers a power-packed performance package and plenty of features at the same time
The TVS Raider 125 won the drag race battle.
The old-school Honda CB-Shine 125 gave its rival some tough time in this drag race battle. The Raider offers an impressive initial acceleration while the CB-Shine excelled in the mid-range.
Disclaimer **This video is for entertainment purposes only. TopSpeed India does not endorse or encourage racing on public roads.
To see both the motorcycles in action, check out the video below
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