TVS Raider 125 vs Honda SP 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Raider 125 and Honda SP 125 are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹3,636 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Raider 125 takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Raider 125 and 6.5/10 for the SP 125.
Category by category
Price
Raider 125
The Raider 125 starts ₹3,636 lower (₹87,000 against ₹90,636), about ₹110 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
SP 125
SP 125 claims 63 kmpl against 56 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,550 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Raider 125
Raider 125 makes 0.5 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Raider 125
Raider 125 adds front disc brake that the SP 125 does not have on any variant.
Features
Raider 125
Raider 125 gets bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, ride modes and rear monoshock and 1 more items.
City manners
SP 125
SP 125 is 7 kg lighter and taller in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Raider 125
Raider 125 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the SP 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Raider 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is young riders
- your priority is style on a budget
Buy the SP 125 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is daily commuting
- your priority is upgrade from 100cc
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Raider 125 | SP 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹87,000 | ₹90,636 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,00,500 | ₹1,04,500 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹88,735 | ₹70,985 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,824 | ₹5,016 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,11,559 | ₹1,98,001 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSRaider 125 | HondaSP 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹87,000 | ₹90,636 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,760 | ₹2,870 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.8 cc | 123.9 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, SI, 3-valve | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 11.2 bhp | 10.7 bhp |
| Torque | 11.2 Nm | 10.9 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 56 kmpl | 63 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled, 3-valve | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5 Speed |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 100 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 123 kg | 116 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10 L | 11 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1326 mm | 1285 mm |
| Length | — | 2027 mm |
| Width | — | 785 mm |
| Height | — | 1091 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 240 mm disc / 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Gas-charged monoshock | Hydraulic Type |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 100/90-17 | 100/80-18 |
Raider 125 vs SP 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Raider 125 or the SP 125?
- The Raider 125 is cheaper by ₹3,636 at the base variant (₹87,000 against ₹90,636 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Raider 125 or the SP 125?
- The SP 125 claims 63 kmpl against 56 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Raider 125 and SP 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹4,000: roughly ₹1,00,500 for the Raider 125 and ₹1,04,500 for the SP 125, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,11,559 for the Raider 125 and ₹1,98,001 for the SP 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The SP 125 comes out ₹13,558 ahead.
