The TVS NTORQ 125 is among the sleekest scooters that TVS Motor Company brought to the Indian two-wheeler market. The suave design, better performance, and full deck of features have captured the imagination of a great proportion of young scooter riders and urban commuters.
Since it gained its release in 2018, it not only revived the scooter portfolio but also set a new benchmark for this innovative dimension of style, technology, and power.
Let’s see the story of how the TVS NTORQ 125 has evolved through time, highlighting some of its standout features, performance capabilities, market positioning, and how it has redefined the concept of scooters in India.
Stylish and Sporty Design: A Trendsetter in Scooters
One of the most striking things about the TVS NTORQ 125 is that design. Starting from its frame, the scooter was developed around youthful appeal and sports performance, inspired by a part of the experience that TVS has put in from racing.
That can be seen in sharp, aggressive lines, aerodynamic styling, and bold color schemes-one look and it genuinely looks like it could be racing DNA.
The scooter gets angular LED DRLs or daytime running lights, along with dual-tone bodywork with a high-gloss finish that gives it a premium, sporty look. It is further redefined with its signature LED T-shaped tail lamp, ensuring that it looks as peppy from the back as it does from the front.
Beyond the regular colors, TVS does very well to offer several cool color options, and in specific, its NTORQ Race Edition and SuperSquad Edition come with special graphic designs.
A source of inspiration from Marvellous superheroes, limited-edition scooters make a scooter more eye-catching, making pop culture fans keep their heads proud besides those who own one for aesthetic appeal.
Powerful Performance and Engine Specifications
Under the hood, there is an air-cooled single cylinder 124.8cc engine that churns out 9.38 bhp and 10.5 Nm torque. Among the 125cc scooters, NTORQ 125 is one of the highest powered and, therefore, gives an edge over most of its other competitors.
The scooter has been provided with TVS’s Racing Throttle Response (RTFi) technology that promises hastened acceleration and more silky power delivery. Its engine is equipped with CVT, or in other words, Continuously Variable Transmission.
This brings in an easier gear shift and renders an excellent experience on the ride, especially in otherwise crampy city traffic conditions. The NTORQ 125 experience of riding is peppy and engaging, whether it is quickening from a signal or cruising comfortable on the open roads.
The new NTORQ 125 now comes with the BS6-compliant engine, so the engine is now more environment-friendly without an impact on performance. With a BS6-compliant engine, it also offers better fuel efficiency, making NTORQ 125 a more cost-effective choice for daily commutes.
Advanced Features: SmartXonnect and More
It is basically the feature list that makes this scooter in the segment genuinely different from others. It was one of the first scooters to hit the Indian market with Bluetooth connectivity, thanks to the innovative SmartXonnect technology by TVS.
This system allows riders to pair their smartphones with the scooter through the TVS Connect app and unlocks a whole lot of features that enhance convenience and safety.
Some of the key features that were involved in the building of the SmartXonnect system include:
– Turn-by-turn Navigation: The most useful feature it holds, at least for commutes in urban localities, would be turn-by-turn navigation on the scooter using its fully digital instrument cluster. This would cut down on constant glances on a phone to check a route, making every ride safe and convenient.
– Call and SMS Alerts: Alerts would appear right on the instrument cluster. This would keep the rider connected but without having to take out his or her phones.
– Rider Statistics: Such an app offers detailed insights into the riding habits in terms of top speed, average speed, and total distance covered. It is very useful for performance-oriented riders who want a glance at their performance metrics.
– Last Parked Location: If the scooter gets parked in congested parking areas, it becomes quite impossible to find a scooter. The last parked location of the NTORQ 125 by the help of the app TVS Connect gets the location for easy ride finding.
The instrument cluster itself is completely digital and filled to the brim with information. It shows basic information such as speed, fuel level, trip meter, engine temperature, and much more.
To make the NTORQ 125’s sporty credentials notch higher a lap timer and top speed recorder have also been added in it that is sure to froth up the riding enthusiasts who love to take their scooters to the extremity.
Comfort and Handling
While it truly excels in the aspects of performance and features, the NTORQ 125 also comes with an excellent comfort and practicality ride which can make it the perfect ride for commuting daily. The rider’s seating position is good both on comfort and control either in the urban or in longer rides.
The front telescopic suspension and gas-filled rear shock absorber ensure a very comfortable ride over bumpy roads and potholes.
The suspension tuned in such a way that there is perfect harmony between comfort and sporty handling, allowing the NTORQ 125 to confidently take sharp turns, absorbing road imperfections.
12-inch alloy wheels along with tubeless tyres ensure great grip and stability. A 110/80 rear tyre further improves cornering capability, making the NTORQ 125 a real thrill to ride – especially for passionate riders.
The braking performance is quite impressive as well, thanks to the fact that even the upper variants of this two-wheeler feature front disc brakes.
Its combi-braking system (CBS) ensures that the front brakes are applied along with the rear brakes at the same time for much more controlled and safer braking-in emergency situations as well.
Mileage and Fuel Efficiency
This is one of the key concerns for the buyer in India, fuel efficiency in their two-wheeler, and here is where the TVS NTORQ 125 does not falter. Such a powerful engine and sporty performance notwithstanding, the scooter allows for respectable mileage of almost 47-50 km/l basis riding conditions.
It has boosted the fuel efficiency of the NTORQ 125 further by affixing the BS6 engine to it. Now, this bike is fit for daily commutes as the fuel costs do not hike considerably.
Safety Features
In keeping with the inherent safety, TVS has ensured the NTORQ 125 is well-endowed with a host of safety features that make it very soothing for riders on the road. As already stated above, the scooter comes fitted with CBS or Combi Braking System, which enhances braking performance and reduces stopping distances.
The NTORQ 125 also has LED headlamps and tail lamps that give a better light while riding at night. Brighter and sharper lights provide a sleek look to the scooter, but most importantly, enhance its safety profile, making other vehicles see it on the road more easily.
Besides these safety features, the robust construction and stiffer frame of the NTORQ make the customers and owners feel confident while riding this scooter in the urban or highway traffic.
Variants and Price
To cater to the different buyers and their pockets to choose their desired variant, TVS has offered some variants of the NTORQ 125. The variants are:
NTORQ 125 Drum Brake
NTORQ 125 Disc Brake
– NTORQ 125 Race Edition
– NTORQ 125 SuperSquad Edition
– NTORQ 125 Race XP
Each model offers different features, but the Race Edition and Race XP offer aggressive design and power improvements. The company has earlier spoken about the SuperSquad offering Marvel superhero design themes to the youth.
Presently, the TVS NTORQ 125’s ex-showroom price starts from about ₹85,000 for the base model and goes all the way up to ₹1.05 lakh for the top-end Race XP. With aggressive pricing and plenty of goodies on offer, NTORQ 125 would say it offers value for money in the 125cc scooter space.
Market Position and Competition
TVS NTORQ 125 competes in the highly competitive 125cc scooter segment, which includes popular models like Honda Grazia 125, Suzuki Access 125, and Yamaha Ray ZR 125. However, amidst such tough competition, NTORQ 125 has found its healthy space in the market due to superior performance, cutting edge features, and sporty design.
TVs have consistently updated the NTORQ 125 to keep it fresh and relevant in the face of competition, adding new variants and special editions that cater to evolving consumer preferences.
More than a scooter, the TVS NTORQ 125 is a statement of style, performance, and innovation.
A powerhouse compared to most scooters, the class-leading NTORQ 125 comes with a plethora of SmartXonnect features and athletic design that has rewritten the rulebook on what to expect from a 125cc scooter in India.
An excellent choice for young riders and the urban commuter alike, TVS NTORQ 125, that promises a feature-rich performance scooter with a dash of excitement, is going to make all the powers of power, practicality, and innovative technology features make this scooter a perennial favorite in the Indian scooter market for years to come.
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