2024 TVS Raider 125 vs KAWASAKI Z125
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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 TVS Raider 125 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z125 81.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 (KAWASAKI Z125).
- Torque spans 11.2 Nm (2024 TVS Raider 125) up to 11.7 Nm (KAWASAKI Z125).
- Weight spans 123 kg (2024 TVS Raider 125) to 146 kg (KAWASAKI Z125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | TVS Raider 125 | KAWASAKI Z125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TVS | KAWASAKI |
| Model | TVS Raider 125 | KAWASAKI Z125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 11.3hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11.2nm. | 11.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 123kg | 146kg |
| Front brake | Disc- 240, Drum -130 | 290 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 130 SYNCRO SBT | 220 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 81.5cm |
| Front tyre | 80/100 - 17 Tubeless, 46P | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 100/90 - 17 Tubeless, 55P | 130/70-17 |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged | New Uni-Trak, gas-charged, compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 110km/h | 120km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10 L – 2.6 L/100km | 11 L – 2.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $97019 | $3649 |
| Brand price lists | View TVS price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
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2024 TVS Raider 125 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z125: listed specifications
The 2024 TVS Raider 125 and 2023 KAWASAKI Z125 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the TVS Raider 125 has a lower listed weight, and the Z125 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
TVS Raider 125 and Z125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
Z125 has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 11.3 hp).
Torque
TVS Raider 125 and Z125 have very similar listed torque (11.2 Nm vs 11.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z125 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (120 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
TVS Raider 125 is listed as air-cooled, and Z125 is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
TVS Raider 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (123 kg vs 146 kg). TVS Raider 125 has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 81.5 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of TVS Raider 125 vs KAWASAKI Z125?
KAWASAKI Z125 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 KAWASAKI Z125?
KAWASAKI Z125 has 15 hp compared with 11 hp on the TVS Raider 125.
Which is lighter, TVS Raider 125 or KAWASAKI Z125?
TVS Raider 125 is lighter at 123 kg vs 146 kg for KAWASAKI Z125.
Which is better, TVS Raider 125 or KAWASAKI Z125?
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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