TVS Raider

TVS Raider 125 iGO VariantWith more features, technology, performance and fuel efficiency, TVS Raider 125 iGO variant steps up its game in premium 125cc bike segment
One of India’s leading 2W and 3W vehicle manufacturers, TVS Motor, has just launched a new variant of its premium 125cc commuter motorcycle. We’re talking about the new iGO variant of Raider 125 and it is aimed to increase the excitement within the budding premium and sporty 125cc commuter motorcycle segment.
TVS Raider 125 iGO
With the launch of Raider 125 in India, TVS Motor created a new segment for itself, catering to a growing audience who want a sporty and premium 125cc commuter. One that is loaded to the brim with features that appeal to new generation of buyers with connected tech aspirations and are tech-savvy in general.
TVS Raider 125 iGO Variant
Now, TVS offers more performance, fuel efficiency features, and convenience with a new variant of Raider 125. Called Raider 125 iGO, it is priced at Rs 98,389 (Ex-sh) and gets a unique shade of Nardo Grey complemented by Red alloy wheels. Quite a style statement to compete against 125cc rivals like Hero Xtreme 125R and newly launched Pulsar N125.
The company has added a new and updated reverse LCD instrument cluster that boasts up to 85 connected technology features. As the name suggests, Raider 125 iGO variant comes equipped with iGO Assist technology. With iGO Assist, TVS is offering Boost Mode which promises better performance.
Raider 125 iGO Nardo Grey
With iGO Assist, torque is increased to 11.75 Nm, up from 11.2 Nm of standard motorcycle without iGO. 0-60 km/h sprint has been improved to 5.8 seconds. The company claims that there is a 10% improvement in fuel efficiency as iGO Assist also packs auto engine start/stop feature. The same 124.8cc air and oil-cooled engine has been retained.
Statement from TVS Motor
Speaking of the new launch, Aniruddha Haldar, Senior Vice President – Head Commuter Business and Head Corporate Brand & Media, TVS Motor Company, said, “TVS Raider just got even more WICKED.
Raider 125 iGO Nardo Grey
The segment first Boost mode delivers additional 0.55 Nm of torque and 10% improvement in fuel efficiency. Our GenZ riders care most about the acceleration and mileage and the new TVS Raider delivers on both. Also the snazzy Nardo grey colour, paired with red alloys will continue to set apart the style quotient of our riders.
New Raider iGO
It’s this unrelenting focus on delighting our riders that has ensured that the TVS Raider has already surpassed a 1 Million count in the shortest period. This kind of brand love is humbling and energizing.”
New Raider iGO Boost Mode More

TVS Raider New Starting PriceThe new Rs 84,869 (Ex-sh) base price quoted for TVS Raider 125 is for the drum brake variant
Ever since its launch, TVS Raider 125 has been one of the best-selling motorcycle offerings from TVS Motor. There have been a couple of updates in the form of feature additions along the years to keep the product fresh. Fast forwarding to September 2024, TVS has slashed the entry price of Raider 125 ahead of the festive season. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Yashraj for sharing this update.
TVS Raider Entry Price Slashed by Rs 10k
Ahead of the festive season, TVS Motor is offering excitement among the 125cc commuter motorcycle buyers. The company has revised pricing of Raider 125 and is now offering at a much lower starting price point. How much lower, one might ask. Raider 125 starts now around Rs 10K lower than before.
TVS Raider Price
Now starting at an attractive price point of Rs 84,869 (Ex-sh), which is over Rs 10K less than the Rs 95,219 (Ex-sh) starting price before this development. With an asterisk, TVS Motor is claiming that customers can avail up to Rs 13,000 of savings with an exciting ROI (Rate Of Interest) of 5.55%.
It has to be noted that base Rs 84,869 (Ex-sh) is for drum brake variant and top-spec SX trim with all the bells and whistles goes till Rs 1,04,330 (Ex-sh). Other than these revised prices, there are no changes to the actual motorcycle. TVS Raider 125 continues to be offered in Drum, Single-Seat, Split Seat, SSE (Super Squad Edition) and SX variants.
TVS Raider Festive Pricing
Depending on variant, colour options include Striking Red, Wicked Black, Fiery Yellow, Blazing Blue, Iron Man, Black Panther and Forza Blue. Powertrain is the same 125cc 3V single cylinder oil-cooled unit with 11.13 bhp of peak power and 11.2 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
TVS Raider 125 Sales
TVS Raider Sales Decline Last 3 Months – YoY
When it was new, TVS Raider 125 was the most feature-loaded 125cc offering in India. Along the way, sales have been taking a hit recently, with July 2024 witnessing lowest sales of 24,547 units in the last 12 months. August 2024 was a slight improvement. At 26,923 units sold, it was no match to what Raider used to sell before.
TVS Raider 125 Sales
As seen in the table below, TVS Raider saw the highest sales performance in April 2024 at 51,098 units. In the past three months, June 2024, July 2024 and August 2024, TVS Raider sales are declining with 13%, 33.48% and 36.46% YoY decline, losing 4,459, 12,353 and 15,452 units in volume respectively. The revised pricing should boost sales in the months ahead.
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