An outright sprint to find out how exactly does a 160 cruiser fare against some high-performance-packed 125cc commuters
The 125cc commuters have come a long way. They are not just fuel-efficient machines anymore but offer impressive performance and come loaded with features. The TVS Raider ticks all the boxes in this segment. It offers premium styling and commendable performance at the same time. It rivals the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and the Honda CB Shine 125.
In this video, by Youtuber Suraj Verma, the TVS Raider takes on the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125, Honda CB-Shine 125, and the more powerful Bajaj Avenger 160 in a drag race battle. The Bajaj Avenger is currently the most affordable cruiser in the Indian market, but it offers more power and torque than these 125cc commuters in this race. Who do you think shall win this unique drag race battle?
The Contenders
We have covered all the details of this drag race battle here. Swipe up to read more.
The Bajaj Avenger 160 is powered by a 160cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, two-valve, SOHC fuel Injected, twin spark DTS-i engine that produces 15 PS of peak power at 8500 rpm and 13.7 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. The engine is paired to a five-speed gearbox.
The TVS Raider uses a 124.8 cc single-cylinder, three-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. The engine is paired to a five-speed gearbox.
The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 uses a 124.4 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke, SOHC, twin spark DTS-I engine that churns out about 11.82 ps of peak power at 8,500 rpm and 11 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. The engine is paired to a five-speed gearbox.
The fourth and final contender is the Honda CB-Shine 125, which uses a 124 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine that produces about 10.74 PS of peak power at 7,500 rpm and 11 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. The engine is paired to a five-speed gearbox.
Bajaj Avenger 160 VS TVS Raider 125 VS Honda CB-Shine 125 VS Bajaj Pulsar NS 125: Drag race
Round one
Who do you think shall win this drag race battle
The riders start on the mark of three horns. The TVS Raider 125 takes the lead at the start of round one. The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 takes the second spot followed by the Avenger 160 in the third, and the Honda CB Shine in the fourth position. The Avenger 160 takes the lead mid-race leaving behind the Raider 125 and the Pulsar NS 125.
The Bajaj Avenger 160 wins the drag race, followed by the Raider 125 in the second. The CB-Shine finished third, while the Pulsar NS 125 crossed the finish line last.
Round two
In this drag race video, you can watch the Raider 125 rivals directly against the more powerful Avenger 160 cruiser and some other 125cc commuters
The riders decided to swap their bikes before the second round to keep things fair. The riders set off on the mark of three horns. The TVS Raider takes the lead in round two, followed by the CB-Shine 125. The Bajaj Avenger 160 takes the third spot, while the Pulsar NS 125 takes the fourth spot.
As expected, the Bajaj Avenger 160 takes the lead mid-race and even wins the drag race battle. The CB-Shine rider displayed his pure riding skill and tucked at the most aerodynamic position he could find, which helped him to finish second. The TVS Raider finished third, while the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 finished fourth.
Conclusion
TVS raised the bar in the 125cc segment by introducing the Raider 125
The Bajaj Avenger 160 is the winner of this drag race battle.
The Avenger 160 offers more power and torque than its 125cc rivals, which helped the cruiser win this drag race battle against its 125cc commuters.
Disclaimer **This video is for entertainment purposes only. TopSpeed India does not endorse or encourage racing on public roads.
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