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Hero Xtreme 125RvsTVS Raider 125

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Hero Xtreme 125R

64% Match

The Hero Xtreme 125R edges ahead thanks to its front disc brake, higher ARAI mileage, a stronger warranty package with 5 free services, and premium touches like a LED projector headlamp and 2-piston caliper. The TVS Raider 125 counters with under-seat storage, a flat pillion seat, and neat convenience tricks like Silent Start and Auto Start-Stop, making it the more everyday-practical, feature-savvy commuter. Overall, if braking confidence, efficiency and long-term service value matter most, the Xtreme 125R is the stronger pick.

Hero Xtreme 125R

IBS - OBD 2B

₹1.07 Lakh - ₹95,000

Ex-showroom price

Disc Brake Confidence
The Xtreme 125R gets a 240mm front disc with a 2-piston caliper versus the Raider's front drum, giving it noticeably stronger stopping power.
Better Fuel Efficiency
With an ARAI-rated 66 kmpl against the Raider's 56.7 kmpl, the Xtreme 125R promises longer rides between fuel stops.
Longer Warranty & More Free Services
Hero backs the Xtreme with a 70,000 km/5-year warranty and 5 free services, compared to TVS's 60,000 km/5-year warranty and just 3 free services.

AI Match

64%

Hero Xtreme 125R

Performance
78%
Comfort
70%
Efficiency
82%
Features & Tech
68%
Safety
80%
Ownership
85%
Practicality
62%
Value
78%

TVS Raider 125

Drum

₹82,000 - ₹97,050

Ex-showroom price

Under-Seat Storage
The Raider 125 offers under-seat storage space, a practical feature the Xtreme 125R lacks entirely.
Smarter Start Tech
TVS equips the Raider with Automatic Start-Stop and Silent Start, technologies not found on the Xtreme 125R.
Flat Pillion Seat Comfort
The Raider's flat pillion seat design offers a different, arguably more accommodating perch for a passenger compared to the Xtreme's split seat.

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Daily Commuter

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Hero Xtreme 125R

68% Match

+4%vs 64% overall match

Xtreme 125R offers better mileage, a front disc brake, and LED projector lighting, making it a stronger everyday commuter despite a slightly lower free-service count advantage on the Raider.

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Why Xtreme 125R for you?

Better fuel economy

66 kmpl ARAI vs 56.7 kmpl means fewer fuel stops and lower running costs for daily riding.

Front disc brake

A 240mm disc with 2-piston caliper gives more confident stopping power in stop-go traffic than the Raider's drum-drum setup.

More free services

5 free services vs 3 reduces early ownership costs for a daily-use commuter.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Raider 125 stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Hero Xtreme 125R

TVS Raider 125

Hero Xtreme 125R pulls ahead overall

The Xtreme 125R leans into raw performance, braking hardware and ownership value, while the Raider 125 trades a bit of that for everyday practicality and smart convenience features - the two bikes essentially split hardware muscle versus lifestyle usability.

Disc Brake Confidence

The Xtreme 125R gets a 240mm front disc with a 2-piston caliper versus the Raider's front drum, giving it noticeably stronger stopping power.

Better Fuel Efficiency

With an ARAI-rated 66 kmpl against the Raider's 56.7 kmpl, the Xtreme 125R promises longer rides between fuel stops.

Longer Warranty & More Free Services

Hero backs the Xtreme with a 70,000 km/5-year warranty and 5 free services, compared to TVS's 60,000 km/5-year warranty and just 3 free services.

A Trade-off

The Raider 125 offers under-seat storage space, a practical feature the Xtreme 125R lacks entirely.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Hero Xtreme 125R

Strengths for those who prioritise safety, efficiency and value.

Disc Brake Confidence
The Xtreme 125R gets a 240mm front disc with a 2-piston caliper versus the Raider's front drum, giving it noticeably stronger stopping power.
Better Fuel Efficiency
With an ARAI-rated 66 kmpl against the Raider's 56.7 kmpl, the Xtreme 125R promises longer rides between fuel stops.
Longer Warranty & More Free Services
Hero backs the Xtreme with a 70,000 km/5-year warranty and 5 free services, compared to TVS's 60,000 km/5-year warranty and just 3 free services.
Premium Illumination
The Xtreme 125R features an LED projector headlamp versus the Raider's standard LED headlamp, plus LED turn signals where the Raider still uses halogen bulbs.
Extra Rider Convenience Touches
Additional features like a pass light switch, kill switch, and adjustable-preload monoshock give the Xtreme a slightly more kitted-out cockpit for the price.

TVS Raider 125

Strengths for those who prioritise comfort, features and power.

Under-Seat Storage
The Raider 125 offers under-seat storage space, a practical feature the Xtreme 125R lacks entirely.
Smarter Start Tech
TVS equips the Raider with Automatic Start-Stop and Silent Start, technologies not found on the Xtreme 125R.
Flat Pillion Seat Comfort
The Raider's flat pillion seat design offers a different, arguably more accommodating perch for a passenger compared to the Xtreme's split seat.
Higher Torque Output
The Raider 125 produces 11.2 Nm of torque versus the Xtreme's 10.5 Nm, giving it a slight edge in low-end pull.
Top Speed Recorder
A dedicated Top Speed Recorder feature is included on the Raider 125, adding a fun tech touch absent on the Xtreme.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring
Vehicle Location Tracking No No
Lights
Headlight LED Projector Headlamp LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) 1 1
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Pass Light 1 1
Turn Signal LED Halogen Bulb
Seat & Storage
Under Seat Storage No Yes
Pillion Seat Split Seat Flat Seat
Pillion Comfort Footrest, Grab rail Footrest, Grab rail
Additional Features
Additional Features Top Speed Recorder

Max Power	11.4 bhp @ 8250 rpm	11.2 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm	11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Top Speed	100 kmph	99 kmph
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Riding Range	570 km	560 km
Riding Modes	No	No
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement	124.7 cc	124.8 cc
Mileage - Owner Reported	57 kmpl	56 kmpl
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Engine Type	1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves	1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 3 Valves
Bore x Stroke	52.4 mm x 57.8 mm	53.5 mm x 55.5 mm
Compression Ratio	9.9:1	10.3:1
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Battery	MF12V, 4Ah	MF battery, 12V 4 Ah
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2B	BS6
Mileage - ARAI	66 kmpl	56.7 kmpl

Braking System	IBS	SBT
Front Brake	Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper	Drum, 130 mm
Rear Brake	Drum, 130 mm	Drum, 130 mm
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Tyre Size	Front - 90/90 - 17, Rear - 120/80 - 17	Front - 80/100 - 17, Rear - 100/90 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only)	Front - 27 psi, Rear - 29 psi	Front - 25 psi, Rear - 28 psi
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Front - 27 psi, Rear - 29 psi	Front - 25 psi, Rear - 32 psi

Front Suspension	Dia. 37 Telescopic Fork	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Rectangular Swingarm with 7 Step Preload Adjustable Monoshock	5- Step Adjustable Monoshock Suspension
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	1	1
Chassis Type	Diamond Frame	Single Cradle Tubular Frame

Vehicle Warranty	70,000 km or 5 years	60,000 km or 5 years
No. of Free Services	5	3
1st Service	500-750 km or 60 days	750-1000 km or 30-45 days
2nd Service	3000-3500 km or 160 days	6000 km or 180 days
3rd Service	6000-6500 km or 260 days	12000 km or 540 days
4th Service	9000-9500 km or 360 days
5th Service	12000-12500 km or 460 days

Kerb Weight	136 kg	123 kg
Seat Height	794 mm	780 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	180 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)	2009 mm x 793 mm x 1051 mm	2070 mm x 785 mm x 1028 mm
Wheelbase	1319 mm	1326 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	10 litres	10 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.6 litres	1.6 litres

USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Start Type	Kick and Self Start	Kick and Self Start
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off	1	1
Kill Switch	1
Adjustable levers	No	No
Windscreen	No	No
Center stand availability	1	1
Saree Guard	1	1
Quickshifter	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Automatic Start Stop	1	1
Silent Start	1	1
Silencer Cover	1	1

Headlight	LED Projector Headlamp	LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	1	1
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Pass Light	1	1
Turn Signal	LED	Halogen Bulb

Under Seat Storage	No	Yes
Pillion Seat	Split Seat	Flat Seat
Pillion Comfort	Footrest, Grab rail	Footrest, Grab rail

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	1	1
Gear Indicator	1	1
Average Speed		1
Instrument Console	LCD Display with Brightness Control	5 " LCD Display with Brightness Control
Mobile Phone Connectivity	Bluetooth	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty	1	1
Tripmeter	2 Tripmeters, Digital	2 Tripmeters, Digital
Stand Alarm	1	1
Low Battery Indicator		1
Hazard Warning Indicator	1	1
High Beam Indicator	1	1
Malfunction Indicator	1	1
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	No
Additional Features		Top Speed Recorder
Average Fuel Consumption		1
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	1	1
Service Reminder Indicator	1	1

Hero Xtreme 125RvsTVS Raider 125

Hero Xtreme 125R

TVS Raider 125

Which one describes you?

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Enthusiast

Family Rider

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Every vehicle has a different personality.

Hero Xtreme 125R pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Hero Xtreme 125R

TVS Raider 125

Features that matter every day.

Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring

Lights

Seat & Storage

Additional Features

Instrument Cluster

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