2024 Yamaha MT-125 vs 2024 TVS Raider 125
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Yamaha MT-125 81 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 TVS Raider 125 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 11.3 hp (2024 TVS Raider 125) up to 15 hp (2024 Yamaha MT-125).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 123 kg (2024 TVS Raider 125) to 142 kg (2024 Yamaha MT-125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha MT-125 | TVS Raider 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | TVS |
| Model | Yamaha MT-125 | TVS Raider 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 11.3hp |
| Torque | 11.2nm. | 11.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 142kg | 123kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 292 mm | Disc- 240, Drum -130 |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm | 130 SYNCRO SBT |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17M/C 52S Tubeless | 80/100 - 17 Tubeless, 46P |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17M/C 66S Tubeless | 100/90 - 17 Tubeless, 55P |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø41 mm | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) | Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 127km/h | 110km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10 L – 2.1 L/100km | 10 L – 2.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5103 | $97019 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View TVS price list |
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2024 Yamaha MT-125 vs 2024 TVS Raider 125: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha MT-125 and 2024 TVS Raider 125 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the MT-125 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the TVS Raider 125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MT-125 and TVS Raider 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
MT-125 has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 11.3 hp).
Torque
MT-125 and TVS Raider 125 have very similar listed torque (11.2 Nm vs 11.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (127 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
MT-125 is listed as liquid-cooled, and TVS Raider 125 is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
TVS Raider 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (123 kg vs 142 kg). TVS Raider 125 has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha MT-125 vs TVS Raider 125?
Yamaha MT-125 is listed at 127 km/h (79 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for TVS Raider 125.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha MT-125 or TVS Raider 125?
Yamaha MT-125 has 15 hp compared with 11 hp on the TVS Raider 125.
Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-125 or TVS Raider 125?
TVS Raider 125 is lighter at 123 kg vs 142 kg for Yamaha MT-125.
Which is better, Yamaha MT-125 or TVS Raider 125?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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