Bajaj Freedom 125 vs TVS Raider

Bajaj Freedom 125 Price starts at Rs. 89,997 which is Rs. 4,987 costlier than base model of TVS Raider priced at Rs. 85,010. In technical specifications, TVS Raider is powered by 124.8 cc engine. Bajaj Freedom 125 is available in 7 different colours while TVS Raider comes with 8 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Freedom 125 vs TVS Raider can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Freedom 125 vs Raider

Key Highlights Freedom 125 NG04 DrumRaider Drum
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled Air and oil cooled single cylinder, SI
Max Power 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm

Freedom 125 vs Raider Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 DrumTVS Raider Drum
Rating
96 reviews
651 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 89,997 Get On-Road Price Rs. 85,010 Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled Air and oil cooled single cylinder, SI
Max Power 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type ... Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Freedom 125 Colors
TVS Raider Colors
Brakes Front Drum Drum
Brakes Rear Drum Drum
Braking Type Combi Brake System Synchronized Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,690 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 2,449 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,461 Freedom 125 Insurance Rs. 6,703 Raider Insurance
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Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled
Air and oil cooled single cylinder, SI
Engine Displacement
124.58 cc
124.8 cc
Max Power
9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
53.5 mm
Stroke
...
55.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
3
Fuel Type
...
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electronic Control Unit
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
...

Brakes Front
Drum
Drum
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Synchronized Braking System

Braking (60-0 kmph)
...
24.23m
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
41.94m
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
67.46m
Mileage (City)
...
71.94 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
65.44 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
65 kmpl
67 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
22.04s
Top Speed
93 kmph
99 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-80/90-17 Rear :-80/100-16
Front :-80/100 - 17, Rear :-100/90 - 17
Peak Power
9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
25 psi

Seat height
825 mm
780 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2070*785*1028 mm3
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1326 mm
Length
...
2070 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
180 mm
Height
...
1028 mm
Width
...
785 mm
Fuel Capacity
CNG - 2 kg + Petrol - 2 l
10 Liters
Kerb Weight
147.8 Kg
123 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Saddle Height
825 mm
780 mm
Front Brake Diameter
130 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
110 mm
130 mm

Additional Features
Fuel Type - CNG and Petrol, Range - 330 km (CNG - 200 km + Petrol - 130 km), Top Speed - 90.5 kmph with CNG and 93.4 kmph with Petrol, Throttle Control
...
USB charging port
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 4AH
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

Frame
...
Single cradle tubular frame
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Underseat storage
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Freedom 125
  • It gets unique styling resembling a supermoto which makes it stand apart
  • The engine is very refined and tractable for city commuting
  • Can switch between petrol and CNG modes on the go
TVS Raider
  • Offers great performance for a 125cc category motorcycle
  • Great handling and rider ergonomics
  • Gets more features than any other 125cc motorcycle
Bajaj Freedom 125
  • We would have liked to see a larger fuel tank as its capacity is only 2 litres
  • A seat height of 825mm makes it a tall motorcycle for shorter riders
  • The braking setup could have been better
TVS Raider
  • The design is polarizing and may not please everyone
  • Engine is buzzy post 75kmph
  • Front brakes could have been better

Is Bajaj Freedom 125 Better Than TVS Raider?

58% users have chosen Bajaj Freedom 125 over TVS Raider in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1427 users have also rated Bajaj Freedom 125 and TVS Raider on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Bajaj Freedom 125 has out rated TVS Raider on all the rating factors.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Freedom 125 Raider
Mileage 4.6 4.4
Performance 4.5 4.4
Comfort 4.7 4.4
Maintenance 4.5 4.1
Features 4.7 4.5
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Recently Asked User Questions

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Q. Which is better, Hero Splendor Plus or TVS Raider?
  • Both TVS Raider and Hero Splendor Plus are good commuters and offer a lot to the riders. TVS’ has certainly come back to the 125cc segment with a bang with the Raider. It’s fun to ride, feature-packed, feels rather premium and is well priced too. It is definitely one of the most well-rounded offerings in the 125cc space. On the other hand, the Splendor is one of the most iconic motorcycles in India and also one of the best-selling. It has proved itself as a dependable workhorse and is backed by a massive sales and service network. However, it remains to be seen whether the Splendor Plus BS6’s sales success will survive the sizable price hike. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.
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  • Both the bikes are good in their forte. TVS’ has certainly come back to the 125cc segment with a bang with the Raider. It’s fun to ride, feature-packed, feels rather premium and is well priced too. It is definitely one of the most well-rounded offerings in the 125cc space. Whereas, The Honda Shine makes for an excellent proposition after the BS6 update. It offers a ton of features, a frugal engine with a 5-speed transmission and ACG starter motor which makes life much simpler. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -TVS Raider 125 First Ride Review..-TVS Raider 125 Road Test Review: The Gen Z’s Heartthrob.

Bajaj Freedom 125 Vs TVS Raider FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Freedom 125 vs TVS Raider?
Bajaj Freedom 125 has out rated TVS Raider on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Freedom 125 vs TVS Raider?
The TVS Raider is cheaper than Bajaj Freedom 125 by Rs. 4,987.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Freedom 125 vs TVS Raider?
For the NG04 Drum version, 124.58 cc engine of Freedom 125 produces 9.5 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Drum version, 124.8 cc Petrol engine of Raider produces 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Freedom 125 has better performance.

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