Find out how the new Raider 125 fares against its closest 125cc commuter rivals
TVS Motors has won millions of hearts by introducing the Raider 125 in the country. The premium 125cc commuter offers a balance between new features and performance. The Raider 125 faces competition from the BajajPulsar 125 Neon and the Honda Shine SP 125 in the 125cc segment.
In this video by Youtuber Motor Redefined, watch the TVS Raider 125 taking on the Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon and the Honda Shine SP 125 in a drag race battle.
The Contenders
TVS has set the bars high for other rivals in the competitive 125cc segment after introducing the Raider 125
The TVS Raider 125 – uses a 125cc, air and oil-cooled single-cylinder, 3-Valve petrol engine that produces about 11.2 Ps 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 Shine SP 125 – is powered by a 124 cc, air-cooled, four-stroke engine. The engine paired to a five-speed gearbox produces about 10.74 PS of peak power at 7,500 rpm and 11 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm.
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, on the other hand, is powered by a 124.4 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected mill. The unit paired with a five-speed gearbox produces about 12 PS of peak power at 8500 rpm and 11 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm.
TVS Raider 125 VS Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon VS Honda Shine 125: Drag Race Battle
Round one
Who do you think shall win this drag race battle
The riders set off one of the marks of three horns. The TVS Raider takes the lead at the start of round one. The Shine SP 125 takes the second position, while the Pulsar 125 neon has a slow start.
The Pulsar overtakes the Shine SP 125 mid-race and takes the second position. The Raider 125 slowed down a little to give the opponent a chance to overtake. The Pulsar 125 took advantage of that and crossed the finish line first. The Raider 125 finished second, and the Shine SP 125 was the last bike to cross the finish line.
Round two
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The riders once again set off on the mark of three horns. As expected, the Raider 125 takes the lead at the start of round two. The Bajaj Pulsar 125 neon takes the second position, while the least powered motorcycle in the race takes the third place.
But, to everyone’s surprise, the Bajaj Pulsar gave the Raider some tough time in round two. The Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon even won the second round.
Round three
The rider sets off on the mark of three horns
The riders decided to swap their bikes before the race to keep things fair and accurate. The Raider 125 takes the lead in round three, followed by the Shine SP 125. As expected, the Raider 125 won the drag race battle. The Pulsar 125 Neon was the second bike to cross the finish line.
Round four
The TVS Raider 125 takes the lead immediately at the start of round one
The rider exchanged their bikes for the last time before the start of the race. The lightest rider decided to ride the Shine SP 125 this time.
The riders set off once again for the last time on the mark of three horns. The Honda Shine SP 125 takes the lead, followed by the Raider 125. The Shine SP 125 won round four. The Raider 125 finished second, while the Pulsar 125 was the last bike to cross the finish line.
Conclusion
Now remember the Pulsar 125 is the most powerful contender in this drag race battle, it produces an impressive 12 Ps of peak power on paper
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 won the first and the second round. The TVS raider 125 won the third round.
The Honda Shine SP 125 won the fourth round.
The TVS Raider 125 and the Bajaj Pulsar 125 offer the same amount of performance. The presenter said that the Pulsar 125 offers a strong mid-range and top-end performance. The Raider impresses with its initial acceleration and top-end performance.
Disclaimer **This video is for entertainment purposes only. TopSpeed India does not endorse or encourage racing on public roads.
To see the bikes in action, check out the video below
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