I have been using a Discover 125 ST (2012 model) for the past 10 years, and my daily commute is around 30 km. I am now looking to buy a new bike and would appreciate your expertise. My requirements are good suspension to manage back pain, a comfortable seat, and good handling, as I am 6 feet tall and weigh 80 kg. I want a 125cc bike with good mileage, and braking performance is my top priority. My budget is ₹1 lakh to ₹1.5 lakh.

•37w

Taking your requirements into account, you can consider the TVS Raider and the Hero Xtreme 125R. Both are comfortable and spacious machines with decent handling capabilities. Both also gained some new variants recently.

The Xtreme 125R got a new variant with dual-channel ABS, while the Raider was updated with a new variant that has single-channel ABS and a rear disc brake too. We would advise you to choose between these as braking performance is a priority for you.

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