Introduction: Today, we'll discuss what to do if you want to bring a 125cc bike to your house and have a budget of roughly 1 lakh rupees, or 110,000. I've carefully examined a few bikes and have chosen a few that meet your needs. Some want comfort, and some want performance riding; for them, there is a different bike. We are going to talk about all these bikes. But don't worry, I am going to tell you everything about these bikes in full detail. I will give you my own opinion on how their parts availability will be, how the mileage will be, how the performance will be, and if you keep the bike for the next 5-10 years, which one will be better for you. You will get the answers to all these questions in this article.
1. Let's start with the Honda SP 125, which is the first motorcycle, which starts at Rs 102,000. If you get the disc brake model, it costs approximately Rs 1,06,000 on the road. There are just two variations of this. The engine of this bike is a Honda, and the exhaust noise is similar to that of other Honda motorcycles, such as the Xblade and Unicorn. All of these motorcycles must have sounded to you. Both the engine and the exhaust have a highly sophisticated sound. You shouldn't ride Indian brands if you prefer smooth motorcycles and have ridden Japanese bikes for a long time since they vibrate too much. If you're not accustomed to it, this could be If you are not used to it, then maybe this is the bike that you will like the most.
Here are the specifications for the Honda SP 125:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Displacement | 124 cc |
| Maximum Power | 10.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 10.9 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Fuel System | PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Front Brake | Disc Brake (276 mm) |
| Rear Brake | Drum Brake (130 mm) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 liters |
| Kerb Weight | 116 kg |
| Top Speed | Approx. 100 km/h |
The initial pickup is good on this bike, engine performance is also good, and the engine is smooth too, but its drawback is that it does not have sporty performance; sporty character is not present in this bike; it is a typical daily commuting bike.
The suspension of this bike is a bit stiff; the rear suspension might feel a bit stiff; it can give a bit of stiffness; it is not too much that it is unbearable, but there is a bit of stiffness in the suspension.
It is a lightweight bike. If your height and health are not too much, you can handle the bike as it is a lightweight bike, so there is no need to take tension. The seat height is also low at 790 mm, so this bike will be comfortable even for short riders. If we talk about maintenance, it is a low-maintenance bike; it is reliable, no problem will be seen in it, and also its parts availability will be easy for you in the next 5 to 10 years.
2. The next motorcycle for us is the TVS Raider. Its on-road price starts from Rs.99,000, and the price of the top-end model's smart model is around Rs.122,000. The TVS Raider is such a bike that offers a bit of a sporty feel. The engine is powerful with a 5-speed gearbox, and because of having 3 valves, you get slightly good performance, you get a peppy engine, the initial pickup is very strong, the midrange performance is also good, and the top-end performance is also slightly good in this.
Here are the specifications for the TVS Raider 125:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 124.8 cc, single-cylinder |
| Power | 11.2 bhp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock |
| Front Brake | 240 mm Disc |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum |
| Fuel Tank | 10 liters |
| Kerb Weight | 124 kg |
| Tyres | 90/90-17 (Front & Rear) |
| Top Speed | ~100 km/h |
Looks: If you see the looks of the TVS Raider, the looks are also very good to look at; you get LED headlamps; you get all the things; along with that, its features are also very good, like you get Smart Connect in it; if you go for the top model and see the instrument console with Smart Connect, then you get turn-by-turn navigation, voice assist, and a side stand engine cut-off switch for safety and many features.
You get riding modes as well in this bike (power and eco). The handling of this bike is very good handling. You will enjoy flicking in city traffic on this bike, and along with that, you get a sporty seat. Along with that, you also get good riding posture, so the seat is also comfortable, but a little thing in this bike is also that its suspension is a bit stiffer on the side, so due to the rear suspension being stiff, bumps can be felt a bit. The ground clearance of this bike is very good; it is 180 mm, so the ground clearance is good. You can drive this easily even on bad roads. Overall, this bike has good performance and good handling. The suspension comes with a slightly firm ride quality, and the mileage it gives you is around 50 to 55.
The slight disadvantage of this bike is that it is slightly higher priced than the other 125 cc bikes we are talking about. obviously for the features and all these things, you have to pay a little extra price. The service quality is not as good as that of TVS. This could be the reason why, after buying a TVS Raider, many people may get a little worried about the sales. Regarding parts availability, I don't think there will be any major problem with this bike because this bike is selling well in the market, and selling well in the market means that you can buy it. There is a green flag and parts availability too. This will continue for the next 5 to 10 years.
3.The third bike here is the Hero Extreme 125R, which is newly launched by Hero and is a very good bike. It also performs quite well. It starts on-road at a price of Rs. 111,000. This bike also has a 124cc engine. You get similar power to all these 125cc bikes, but the power delivery is a little different. The initial pickup on this bike is comparatively good, and the mid-range performance of this bike is also quite strong.
Here are the specifications for the Hero Extreme 125R:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke, Air Cooled |
| Displacement | 124.7 cc |
| Max Power | 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Front Brake | Disc Brake |
| Rear Brake | Drum Brake |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10 Liters |
| Kerb Weight | 136 kg |
| Seat Height | 794 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm |
| Claimed Mileage | 60 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h |
Looks: The bike is mainly designed for street riding, and you get the character of a street-riding bike. Its curb weight is 136 kg, so the curb weight is a bit too much; it is heavy in this segment. If compared to the heavy bikes that we talked about last, the handling is also good in comparison to this bike, and the suspension setup also comes with medium tuning, so it is neither too soft nor too hard; it gives a balanced feel. As for comfort and handling, the handling is also good in this bike.
Its seat is quite narrow, so it might be uncomfortable for those who sit for a long time. If you are street riding, if you are a youngster and enthusiastic, you will enjoy riding this bike, but its seat comfort is too much for daily commuters; it will not be too good for people on the edge. Pillion comfort is also okay in this because it is a split seat setup, so keep in mind the pillion comfort that ladies will not be able to sit in it as easily as you can sit in SP125 as you can sit on the Raider, so you need to keep this in mind.
As for the mileage, that is the same amount you will get in all 125 cc bikes, and all bikes have a fuel injection system, so you should expect that much mileage, and it depends on your riding style because all bikes have a fuel injection system.
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Now is the Extreme 125 reliable or not? There is a small question mark on reliability. In terms of reliability there are some vibrations in the engine, it is not a very smooth engine, you might think that it is a very smooth and refined engine but it is not.
Well, keep in mind that in this bike you get good features; the instrument console is all digital, but there is no premium feel in this bike. Premiumness is felt in this bike; there is a little switch gear quality and all the panel gaps, and if you see all these things, then it will not give you the feel of a premium and high-end bike like you will feel a little premium in the TVS Raider; you will feel a little premium somewhere in the SP125 also.
verdict: The decision to choose between these three bikes will depend on your design and performance preferences. The differences between the three bikes are given in this article.
