Tvs Raider 125 vs Honda Wave 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Tvs Raider 125 vs Honda Wave 125. Tvs Raider 125: 11.38 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 123 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 101 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Wave 125: ~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, ~101 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Tvs Raider 125
Honda Wave 125
Horsepower (hp)
11.38 hp
9.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.2 Nm
10.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
101 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
123 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
11.38 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~9.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~10.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
101 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
123 kg (curb weight)
~101 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
55-60 km/L (approximately 1.7-1.8 L/100km)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Tvs Raider 125
7.5/10
"Smart city runabout that rewards riders who maintain it properly."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy engine
+Distinctive underseat exhaust design
+Smooth fuel injection mapping
Cons
−Struggles on extended highways
−Chain neglect extremely common
−Early units had throttle issues
Honda Wave 125
7.5/10
"The most sensible $1,500 you'll spend on two wheels."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Ridiculous fuel economy
+Dirt-cheap spare parts
Cons
−Zero highway capability
−Rear drum brakes underwhelm
−Steering head wears early
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