2024 TVS Raider 125 vs 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy

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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.

2024 TVS Raider 125
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
85 pts

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

Best fit here
2024 TVS Raider 125
70.3 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
44.3 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 TVS Raider 125
17.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
91.7 pts

Sporty riding

2024 TVS Raider 125
19.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
93.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 TVS Raider 125
79.8 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
26.4 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 TVS Raider 125 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy 80.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 XSR125 Legacy).
  • Torque spans 11.2 Nm (2024 TVS Raider 125) up to 11.5 Nm (2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy).
  • Weight spans 123 kg (2024 TVS Raider 125) to 140 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 1: 2024 TVS Raider 125 (0); 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy (1).

Specification TVS Raider 125 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
Brand TVS YAMAHA
Model TVS Raider 125 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
Engine size 125cc 125cc
Power 11.3hp 15hp
Torque 11.2nm. 11.5nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 123kg 140kg
Front brake Disc- 240, Drum -130 Hydraulic single disc, Ø 267 mm
Rear brake 130 SYNCRO SBT Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm
Seat height (cm) 78.5cm 80.5cm
Front tyre 80/100 - 17 Tubeless, 46P 110/70-17
Rear tyre 100/90 - 17 Tubeless, 55P 140/70-17
Cooling Air cooled Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø37 mm
Rear suspension Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged Swingarm
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 110km/h 120km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 10 L – 2.6 L/100km 10 L – 2.1 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $97019 $5203
Brand price lists View TVS price list View YAMAHA price list
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2024 TVS Raider 125 vs 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy: listed specifications

The 2024 TVS Raider 125 and 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the TVS Raider 125 has a lower listed weight, and the XSR125 Legacy has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

TVS Raider 125 and XSR125 Legacy have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).

Peak power

XSR125 Legacy has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 11.3 hp).

Torque

TVS Raider 125 and XSR125 Legacy have very similar listed torque (11.2 Nm vs 11.5 Nm).

Listed top speed

XSR125 Legacy has a modest listed top-speed advantage (120 km/h vs 110 km/h).

Cooling

TVS Raider 125 is listed as air-cooled, and XSR125 Legacy is listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

TVS Raider 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (123 kg vs 140 kg). TVS Raider 125 has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of TVS Raider 125 vs Yamaha XSR125 Legacy?

Yamaha XSR125 Legacy is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for TVS Raider 125.

Which has more horsepower, TVS Raider 125 or Yamaha XSR125 Legacy?

Yamaha XSR125 Legacy has 15 hp compared with 11 hp on the TVS Raider 125.

Which is lighter, TVS Raider 125 or Yamaha XSR125 Legacy?

TVS Raider 125 is lighter at 123 kg vs 140 kg for Yamaha XSR125 Legacy.

Which is better, TVS Raider 125 or Yamaha XSR125 Legacy?

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.