TVS Raider vs Hero Glamour: Which one will you prefer

If you are looking for a commuter bike, you can consider the TVS Raider or the Hero Glamour. But it all narrows down to your preferences and budget. Speaking of the budget, the TVS Raider is relatively more expensive than the Hero Glamour. The Raider is also among the bestselling TVS bikes in India. That's because this two-wheeler has a respectable performance with good mileage at an affordable price. However, at the same time, Hero Glamour is also among the bestsellers on the 125cc bandwagon. So, let's see how the TVS Raider stacks up against the Hero Glamour.

 

Under the frame 

For starters, let's know about the TVS Raider. The BS6 compliance of this 124.8cc engine makes it suitable for generating 11.2 bhp at 7500 rpm and 11.2 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm. Its cooling system consists of either an air- or oil-cooled system. The rear wheel receives power via a five-speed manual transmission. 

It has a standard clutch type, i.e., the wet clutch plate, commonly found in every mass-market two-wheeler. Moreover, its fuel tank capacity measures 10 litres, identical to the TVS Raider. As for fuel economy, the TVS Raider's real-world mileage is 57 kmpl. Please note that this is the average mileage reported by the owners. 

 

The Hero Glamour, on the other hand, has a 124.7cc single-cylinder engine that produces 10.7 bhp at 7500 rpm and 10.6 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm. Moreover, it only comes with an air-cooled cooling system. The Hero Glamour shares its engine with other Hero bikes, such as the Hero Super Splendor and the Glamour XTec. 

This engine comes with a standard five-speed manual transmission. As mentioned earlier, it has the same fuel capacity as the TVS Raider. 

And as far as fuel economy is concerned, the Hero Glamour's city mileage is 55 kmpl. It is the owners' reported average mileage. 

 

As for the braking setup, the top-range variants of these two bikes get a disc-drum layout. Furthermore, the front brake size is 240mm, while the rear brake size is 130mm. Speaking of brakes, the Hero Glamour gets an individual braking system, while the TVS Raider gets a synchronized braking system. 

 

As far as the suspension setup is concerned, they both get telescopic front forks and five-step adjustable rear shock absorbers. With this setup, these bikes are well-suited for Indian roads. Due to this, they can easily absorb potholes, offering a comfortable ride experience. However, the TVS Raider 125 has a gas-charged rear suspension. Considering the offerings on this TVS, the Raider's price seems like a good value for money. 

 

Features

The top variants of these bikes have more or less the same features. They both get a digital instrument cluster with connected bike technology that is Bluetooth-enabled. They also get automatic headlights as standard. 

Furthermore, other features that aren't present in the Glamour are the ride modes, top-speed recorder, and gear-shift indicator, to name a few. Besides those, they both get an all-LED lighting setup. 

Moreover, the Hero Glamour also misses out on the low-battery indicator, unlike the TVS Raider.  

 

Prices and Variants

Let's begin with the TVS Raider 125. The indigenous bike manufacturer sells the Raider in three variants: Drum, Disc, and SmartXConnect. The starting ex-showroom price of the TVS Raider is Rs 85,973 and goes up to Rs 99,990. These are the prices in New Delhi as of November 2022. 

Then comes the Hero Glamour. It consists of six variants: Drum, New Drum, Drum Black and Accent, Disc, New Disc, and Disc Black and Accent. 

As for pricing, Hero Glamour's price starts at Rs 78,018 and goes up to Rs 84,138. All are ex-showroom prices, New Delhi, as of November 2022.

 

These bikes take on the likes of the Honda Shine, Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, Honda SP125, and TVS Ntorq, to name a few. For further information, such as on-road prices, reviews, news, and more, you can visit the autoX website.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Tit-Bits

Maruti Suzuki recently launched a crucial product, the Grand Vitara. The carmaker built this vehicle on the Suzuki Global C platform, also shared by its step-cousin, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Speaking of which, the Hyryder also has the same engine and transmission options as the Grand Vitara. Furthermore, to meet the demand of CNG buyers, the indigenous carmaker intends to launch a CNG variant of the Vitara in 2022. And irrespective of the engine type, the Grand Vitara has a high chance of entering the pool of bestselling Maruti Suzuki cars in the country. 

But for now, let's stick to the current offerings on this new compact SUV. So, let's read on.

 

Features 

The new Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has a long list of features. It boasts a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. That infotainment screen also displays a 360-degree camera view with guidelines, which makes it convenient while parking and driving in heavy traffic. 

Further, the Vitara also gets a digital instrument cluster paired with a leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls. You will also get a panoramic sunroof, but the base variant misses out on that. There is also ambient lighting, a wireless charging tray, front-ventilated seats, and a heads-up display, to name a few. For added convenience, the top-most variant of the Grand Vitara will also offer you USB fast charger ports (Type A and Type C). As you continue reading more about the top-range variant in this article, you can check out the latest Grand Vitara on-road price in your region on autoX. 

 

Furthermore, the top-of-the-line Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara also features projector headlamps with LED DRLs, LED taillights, auto headlights, a rain-sensing wiper, a rear wiper with a washer, etc. On the safety front, this compact SUV boasts ABS with EBD, traction control, speed-sensing door locks, six airbags, and an anti-glare IRVM, among others. 

The Vitara's safety features include a tyre pressure monitoring system, an engine immobilizer, an ESC, and connected car technology. The latter comprises the Suzuki Connect app, where you can track your vehicle, fuel level, last parked location, and upcoming services, to name a few. Overall, the new Grand Vitara is a feature-loaded vehicle, whether it's entertainment, engagement, or safety. 

 

Variants and Prices

Maruti Suzuki offers the Grand Vitara in six trims: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Zeta+, Alpha, and Alpha+. However, the strong-hybrid variants are only available in Plus (+) trims. These trims further bring it up to fifteen variants. 

So, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara price starts at Rs 10.45 lakh for the base model, the Sigma Petrol MT, and it goes all the way up to Rs 19.65 lakh for the top-of-the-line variant, the Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT. These are ex-showroom prices in New Delhi as of November 2022. It is also worth noting that these prices are subject to change without prior notice to the customers. But don't worry! The autoX website is there to bring you the latest location-based price list for your dream vehicle. For more information, you can visit the autoX website. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for job opportunities, free online giveaways, and your daily dose of Hot Wheels!