Jagdamba Motors TVS, the sole authorised distributor for TVS Motor Company India, has launched the 125cc Raider motorcycle in the Nepalese market.  The BS4 TVS Raider 125 is available at an introductory price of Rs 2,47,900. The Raider 125 directly goes up against established players like the Honda Shine, Hero Glamour, and the upcoming Bajaj Pulsar 125.

The design language of the TVS Raider 125 surely stands out in the commuter space. The Raider 125 gets an all-LED headlamp along with stylish looking angular LED DRLs, as well as LED-tail-lights, a muscular tank, sharp belly-pan, and a split-seat setup. The Raider comes with a negative LCD dash displaying a plethora of information like fuel efficiency readout, a top and average speed indicator, and a stop/start system indicator. The bike misses out on the riding mode.

However, powering the TVS Raider 125 in the Nepalese market is a 124.8cc, three-valve, BS4 engine that makes 12.7 hp at 8000 rpm and 11.5 Nm of torque at 6500rpm. This engine is carburetted and comes paired with a five-speed gearbox. The motorcycle boasts a best-in-class acceleration of 0-60 km/h in 5.7 secs, says the company.

Speaking on the occasion, R Dilip, President – International Business, TVS Motor Company, said, “For our millennial and digitally native Gen Z customers, we have consistently introduced products with best-in-class features and technology. To further build on the excitement and aspiration of the new-age customers, we are launching the 125cc TVS Raider in Nepal.  Nepal has always been a key market for us, and it gives me the utmost pleasure to bring our new offering to the youth here.  I am certain that our young customers would appreciate the distinctive ride character of the TVS Raider.”

Similarly,  Shahil Agrawal, Managing Director, Jagdamba Motors Private Limited, said, “The customers of Nepal have always responded positively to the best-in-class offerings by TVS Motor, and I’m sure the TVS Raider will not be an exception.  Nepal’s Gen Z is ready for TVS Motor’s power-packed, stylish and the true ‘Wicked Ride’ – the TVS Raider.”

As far as the dimensions are concerned, the bike has a wheelbase of 1,326mm and a seat height of 780mm. Suspension duty on the Raider 125 is handled by a telescopic fork and a gas-charged mono-shock with preload adjustment. Similarly, braking is carried out by a 240mm disc up front and a 130mm drum at the rear. The Raider 125 comes equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends.  The fuel tank can hold 10 litres and the bike has a kerb weight figure of just 123kg.

The colour choices include two options – Striking Red and Wicked Black.