TVS has launched a new variant of Raider called Raider iGo to celebrate one million unit sales of the 125cc motorcycle. Priced at Rs 98,389 (ex-showroom. Delhi), the Raider iGo gets a boost feature, just like the new Jupiter 110 does, which gives the rider an additional 0.55 Nm of torque, claims TVS.
TVS Raider iGO: More “Boost”
For starters the Raider iGo gets a new“boost mode”, a category first feature enabled by iGO Assist technology that offers an additional torque of 0.55 Nm over the rest of the Raider range. The Raider iGo delivers an output of 11.4 bhp and 11.75 Nm of peak torque. This is courtesy of an already-existing Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) that is offered as standard in the lineup.
However, the Raider iGO gets a new Boost mode which enables boost of 0.55 Nm torque. With the iGO assist, this variant of the Raider can accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph in 5.8 seconds. Further, the iGO tech also includes a start/stop system which claims to improve efficiency by 10%. Although visually the Raider iGO is identical to the rest of the lineup, this variant gets a new Nardo Grey colour scheme with contrasting sporty red alloy wheels.
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Coming to features, the Raider iGO comes equipped with a fully-digital reverse LCD infotainment screen with TV’S SmartXonnect technology that packs over 85 connected features. Other amenities on offer include LED headlights and taillights, USB charging port, and Bluetooth connected features like voice assist, multiple ride modes, and turn-by-turn navigation.
Powering the TVS Raider iGO 124.8 cc air/oil-cooled 3V engine which churns out 11.22 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 11.75 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The suspension duties are handled by gas-charged 5-step adjustable mono-shock suspension, and telescopic front suspension.
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