TVS Radeon vs Bajaj CT 125X: Which Tough Commuter Wins?

Bajaj built the CT 125X for buyers who need a commuter to survive genuinely bad roads. That is exactly the brief the TVS Radeon was designed around too, which makes this one of the more interesting comparisons in Araria district.

The numbers at a glance

• TVS Radeon: 109.7 cc, 8.19 PS, rated around 70 kmpl, 116 kg
• Bajaj CT 125X: 124.4 cc and roughly 10.9 PS
• The CT 125X has more displacement and more power
• The Radeon is the more refined and better finished of the two

Engine and pulling power

The CT 125X has the clear advantage on paper, with 124.4 cc producing around 10.9 PS against 109.7 cc and 8.19 PS for the Radeon. If your daily route includes steep embankment approaches with a heavy load, that extra power is genuinely useful. The Radeon answers with smoother delivery and lower running cost.

Mileage and running cost

The Radeon is rated at around 70 kmpl, and the larger CT 125X engine generally returns less. Over a year at 40 km a day, that gap is real money. This is the trade at the heart of the comparison: more power, or a smaller fuel bill.

Build and ride quality

Both are built for punishment. The CT 125X leans into the rugged look with high-set exhaust and protective elements. The Radeon takes the opposite approach, offering chrome detailing and a more premium finish while still carrying tough suspension and a long, well padded seat. Which you prefer says more about your taste than about durability.

Features

The Radeon offers a USB charging port on higher variants and TVS synchronised braking, which is genuinely reassuring on wet roads after the monsoon. Both keep instrumentation simple, which is right for bikes meant to run for a decade with minimal fuss.

Service and support in Araria

TVS Madni Motors on Dak Bunglow Road is the authorized TVS dealership for Araria. Radeon owners get genuine parts, TVS trained technicians and warranty work locally, plus finance and exchange handled in the same visit.

Which one should you buy?

• Choose the TVS Radeon for better mileage, a more refined finish and authorized local service in Araria.
• Choose the Bajaj CT 125X if you need the extra power for heavy loads and steep approaches.
• If power is the deciding factor, also compare the TVS Raider 125, which makes 11.38 PS with far better mileage.

The comparison that actually matters here is Radeon against Raider, not Radeon against CT 125X. If you want 125 cc performance, the Raider gives you more power than the CT and around 67 kmpl with it. The Radeon makes its case for buyers who want the lowest running cost with a tough, comfortable bike.

Figures quoted are indicative and change by variant and model year. Call our showroom for the current on-road price.