Which bike is better KTM 125 Duke or TVS Raider 125?

According to our average user rating, KTM 125 Duke has a score of 4.5/5 while TVS Raider 125 is rated 4.4/5.

Which bike among KTM 125 Duke and TVS Raider 125 is cheaper?

TVS Raider 125 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between KTM 125 Duke and TVS Raider 125 has a better mileage?

TVS Raider 125 (58 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM 125 Duke (40 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier KTM 125 Duke or TVS Raider 125?

KTM 125 Duke is heavier (159 kg) than TVS Raider 125 (123 kg).

KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Raider 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 125 Duke and TVS Raider 125. The ex-showroom price of KTM 125 Duke is ₹ 1,70,686 and TVS Raider 125 is ₹ 87,098. KTM 125 Duke is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and TVS Raider 125 is available in 4 colours and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between KTM 125 Duke and TVS Raider 125.

125 Duke vs Raider 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	125 Duke	Raider 125
Price	₹ 1,70,686	₹ 87,098
Capacity	124.71 cc	124.8 cc
Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	11.2 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	40 kmpl	58 kmpl

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Raider 125

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₹ 87,098

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	14.3 bhp @ 9,250 rpm	11.2 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	11.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.71	124.8
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	53.5
Stroke (mm)	47.2	55.5
Valves Per Cylinder	4	3
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	10.3:1
Ignition	Digital Ignition	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	10
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.7	1.6
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	540	580
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	40	58
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	112	99

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	SBT
Front Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	130
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	130
Calliper Type	Front-4 Piston fixed, Rear-Single Piston Floating Calliper	No
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 R17	80/100 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 R17	100/90 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	Triple rate spring, Inverted telescopic fork (USD), 43mm diameter	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Double rate, Mono shock- 10 steps (Adjuster Slots)	Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	159	123
Overall Length (mm)	1,993	2,070
Overall Width (mm)	789	785
Overall Height (mm)	1,083	1,028
Wheelbase (mm)	1,366	1,326
Ground Clearance (mm)	155	180
Seat Height (mm)	818	780
Chassis Type	Split Trellis Frame	: Single cradle tubular frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000	60000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	No
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	No
Killswitch	Yes	No
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V	MF battery, 12V 4 Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED tail lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	LCD Display	gear shift indicator, ride modes, top speed recorder, fuel economy

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets several premium components
- Features one of the most powerful engines
- Equipped with upside-down forks
- Gets lots of features
- Handles really well
- Vibe-free 125cc engine
Could be better
- Uncomfortable for long rides
- Low-end torque could be better
- It's quite expensive
- Front brake needs to be pulled harder
- Mobile app gets busy interface

Colors


Available Colours	Electronic Orange and Ceramic White	Blazing Blue Fiery Yellow Striking Red Wicked Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(777 ratings) 168 reviews	4.4(351 ratings) 109 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.5
Reliability	4.4	4.2
Performance	4.5	4.4
Comfort	4.5	4.2
Service Experience	4.4	4.0
Maintenance cost	4.2	4.0
Value for Money	5.0	4.3
Extra Features	4.7	4.4

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1. Rs/-165,000 2. Riding comfortable is good 3. Looks very beautiful 4. Best service

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Small brother of apache

I am using this bike since Dec 2021, performance is very good. Initially, it gives th

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FAQs About 125 Duke & Raider 125

Q: Which bike is better KTM 125 Duke or TVS Raider 125?

A: According to our average user rating, KTM 125 Duke has a score of 4.5/5 while TVS Raider 125 is rated 4.4/5.
Q: Which bike among KTM 125 Duke and TVS Raider 125 is cheaper?

A: TVS Raider 125 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike between KTM 125 Duke and TVS Raider 125 has a better mileage?

A: TVS Raider 125 (58 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM 125 Duke (40 kmpl).
Q: Which bike is heavier KTM 125 Duke or TVS Raider 125?

A: KTM 125 Duke is heavier (159 kg) than TVS Raider 125 (123 kg).

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