Which bike to bet on?Image Credit source: Hero MotoCorp/TVS Motor
Hero MotoCorp has recently launched Hero Xtreme 125R bike for the customers in the Indian market. In the two wheeler category in the auto industry, there is a huge demand for commuter style motorcycles among the customers. In the last few years, the demand for sporty bikes in this segment has increased significantly which includes bikes like Pulsar 125 and TVS Raider 125. This is the reason why Hero MotoCorp has also brought a new bike with a good design and 125 cc single cylinder engine.
This bike will compete directly in the market with the sporty commuter bike TVS Raider 125 in the 125 cc segment. If you also have a budget of Rs 1 lakh, then let us explain to you the difference between the prices and features of both these bikes coming in this price range.
Whose design is more sporty?
Hero Xtreme 125R has a unique LED headlamp, good looking fuel tank with extension, split-style seats, sleek LED tail lamp and LCD display. On the other hand, TVS Raider 125 has all-LED lighting setup, designer alloy wheels and digital instrument cluster. You will also get this bike in single seater option.
What is common in both?
For the safety of the rider, both the bikes are provided with Combined Braking System (CBS) along with disc brake at the front and drum brake at the rear. Talking about suspension, both the bikes use telescopic forks at the front and mono-shock unit at the rear.
Which has powerful engine?
Hero company’s bike has a new 125 cc single cylinder air-cooled engine which generates power of 11.5 bhp and peak torque of 10.5Nm. At the same time, TVS company’s bike has a 124.8 cc air and cooled single cylinder engine which generates power of 15.3 bhp and torque of 11.2Nm. If seen, the engine of TVS bike is more powerful.
Whom to choose?
The price of Hero Xtreme 125R ranges from Rs 95 thousand to Rs 99 thousand 500. Right there, on the other sideTo buy TVS Raider 125, you will have to spend Rs 95,200 to Rs 1 lakh 03 thousand. These prices of both the bikes are ex-showroom prices. You can choose any bike according to your budget, but keep in mind that in terms of engine, TVS is offering more powerful engines.