TVS’s Ntorq 125 is the newest entry into the 125cc scooter market. The segment has the Honda Grazia and the Suzuki Access 125, both of which are at the top of their game. The market will soon have the Aprilia SR125; until then how does the Ntorq 125 square up against its biggest rivals? Let’s find out in this competition check.
Design
The Ntorq 125 gets edgy styling that has trickled down from the TVS Graphite concept. It gets elements like faux air intakes in the front and jet thrusters-like design at the rear. The manufacturer has also thrown all the bells and whistles it possibly can on a scooter. Suzuki on the other hand, has taken the retro approach for the Access 125. A few touches of chrome and the curvy side panels add to its look. This design language has helped Suzuki target a wide range of audience.
The Honda Grazia sports an aggressive design language with sharp lines all through the scooter. The scooter, which appears to be a cross between the Dio and the Aviator is Honda’s premium scooter offering, just like the Ntorq 125 is to TVS.
Both the TVS Ntorq 125 and the Honda Grazia target young buyers with their sharp styling and modern appeal. All three also get alloy wheels and disc brakes at the front as options. However, the Grazia is the only scooter here to get full LED headlamp. While the Ntorq 125 gets LED DRLs, the Suzuki Access misses out on both.
Features
Getting straight to the elephant in the room, the TVS Ntorq 125 boasts of a number of segment first features. It includes a fully digital instrument cluster which can be connected to your device via Bluetooth and a dedicated app. The instrument cluster displays a wide list of info like navigation assist, top-speed recorder, lap timer, phone battery display, last parked location assist, service reminder, helmet reminder, trip meter along with the basic information.
The scooter also gets two riding modes- Street and Sport along with an engine kill switch; something the Indian scooter market has never seen.
The Grazia too, gets a fully digital display divided into two parts. While the lower display shows a clock, fuel gauge, trip meter and odo meter, the upper unit displays speed and also a tachometer. The cluster sports ‘eco lights’ which turn on when you ride 30kmph to 50kmph limit.
On the other hand, the Suzuki Access 125 feels under equipped and offers a simple, no-nonsense package over the hoo-haa of the new generation of scooters.
Engine
Powering the Ntorq 125 is a 124cc engine that produces 9.3bhp and 10.5Nm of torque, making it the most powerful scooter in this competition check. The Honda Grazia uses a 125cc engine, similar to the Activa 125. This unit produces 8.5bhp and 10.5Nm. The Suzuki Access gets a 125cc engine that produces 8.6bhp and 10.2Nm of torque.
Pricing
The Access 125 is the least expensive here with prices starting at Rs 55,045 and going upto Rs 58,868 for the ‘Special Edition’ disc variant. The Honda Grazia on the other hand costs Rs 58,113 for the standard version and Rs 62,505 for the top-spec variant. The Ntorq 125 is available at a price of Rs 58,750, making it the most value-for-money offering in the market right now.
