Honda CB125 Hornet vs Hero Xtreme 125R vs TVS Raider: A 125cc showdown
Honda CB125 Hornet
Honda CB125 Hornet: The CB125 Hornet boasts an aggressive streetfighter aesthetic with sharp lines, a muscular fuel tank, and a split LED headlamp with DRLs. Its first-in-segment golden USD forks and a fuel tank-mounted ignition key add a premium touch and is available in four dual-tone color options.Hero Xtreme 125R: The Xtreme 125R sports a naked sports bike look. Its sculpted fuel tank, LED DRLs, and glossy black finish give it a premium, aggressive stance. It comes in three colour options.
TVS Raider: The Raider blends sporty and sophisticated styling with a sleek LED headlamp cluster and a mix of gloss and matte black finishes, however the Raider is less aggressive than the Xtreme and the Hornet. The Raider comes in five colors.Engine and performanceHonda CB125 Hornet: Powered by a 123.94cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine, it produces 10.99bhp at 7,500rpm and 11.2Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. Paired with a 5-speed gearbox, it claims a 0-60 kmph sprint in 5.4 seconds, making it the fastest in its class. Its lightweight 124kg kerb weight enhances agility.Hero Xtreme 125R: Equipped with a 124.7cc engine, it delivers 11.4bhp at 8,250rpm and 10.5Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. It clocks 0-60kmph in 5.9 seconds and weighs 136 kg.
Hero Xtreme 125R
TVS Raider: Also powered by a 124.8cc engine, it produces approximately 11.4bhp at 7,500rpm and 11.75Nm at 6,000rpm. It weighs 123kg and hits 0-60kmph in 5.8 seconds.Features and technologyHonda CB125 Hornet: Features a 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity via the Honda Roadsync app, a Type-C charging port, and single-channel ABS. Its standout feature is the segment-first USD forks.Hero Xtreme 125R: Offers a simpler instrument cluster with a gear indicator and USB charging. Its key highlight is single-channel ABS.TVS Raider: The Raider boasts a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and SmartXconnect for mobile connectivity and voice commands. It comes with a USB charging port, but lacks ABS.
TVS Raider
Pricing and availabilityHonda CB125 Hornet: Prices will be announced on August 1, 2025, with bookings starting the same day.Hero Xtreme 125R: Starts at Rs 98,425 (ex-showroom), with variants up to Rs 1,00,100. Available in three variants.TVS Raider: Starts at Rs 87,010 (ex-showroom), with the top-spec SX variant around Rs 1.02 lakh. Available in six variants.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
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