Tvs Raider 125 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Raider 125 is genuinely one of the more impressive small-displacement bikes TVS has put together. The underseat exhaust looks properly sporty, fueling is smooth enough for city commuting, and the semi-digital cluster punches above its weight class. Used examples from 2022 onward are worth hunting down — early 2021 units had some throttle response niggles that TVS quietly addressed in later builds. Check the chain tension obsessively on any used example; budget-conscious first owners often neglect it badly. Realistic performance expectations matter here. You're getting around 10-11 PS and a rev-happy engine that rewards keeping it above 5,000 RPM. Highways aren't terrifying, but sustained triple-digit speeds will stress both rider and machine. The suspension is surprisingly composed for the segment — firm but not punishing. Brakes are decent; CBS does its job without drama. For used pricing, walk away from anything above $1,400 with high mileage. Inspect the frame welds near the footpeg mounts — cosmetic but tells you how hard it was ridden. Parts availability is solid in most markets.