TVS Ntorq’s new Race XP edition packs the most power output and features. While it has no direct competition, we pitch the new racier scooter alongside an “off-road” capable one.
TVS Motor Company recently launched a sportier variant of the Ntorq 125. The new variant has been dubbed the Ntorq 125 Race XP. The new scooter packs in a few more features over the standard one and gets a slight bump in power.
The standard model of the TVS Ntorq125 rivals the Aprilia SR 125, Suzuki Burgman Street 125, Yamaha Fascino 125, and the Vespa SXL 125. The racier version of the Ntorq 125 – the Race XP – is more in line with Aprilia’s Storm 125. The Storm 125 gets chunky and knobby tires over the standard SR 125 making it more suitable for beaten roads.
Following is a comparison of the TVS Ntorq 125 Race XP and the Aprilia Storm 125:
Power Figures
The TVS Ntorq 125 Race XP is a clear winner in the power figures department, although by a slim margin. The Ntorq 125 Race XP makes 10bhp, which is 0.2bhp over the 9.8bhp output of the Storm 125. Its a similar case with the torque number as well. The Race XP edition produces 10.8Nm, whereas, the Storm 125 pushes out 9.6Nm.
| TVS Ntorq 125 Race XP | Aprilia Storm 125 | |
| Power | 10bhp at 7,000rpm | 9.5bhp at 7,500rpm |
| Torque | 10.5Nm at 5,500rpm | 9.6Nm at 5,500rpm |
| Gearbox | CVT | CVT |
Cycle parts
The Race XP edition has been tuned for on-road performance. The Storm 125, on the flip side, is more focused on the beaten roads. The chunky off-road tyres on the Storm 125 will perform better considering that there is a wider contact patch on offer on both ends. Both the scooters have telescopic front forks on offer.
| TVS Ntorq 125 Race XP | Aprilia Storm 125 | |
| Suspension (front) | Telescopic front | Telescopic front |
| Suspension (rear) | Mono-shock rear | Mono Shock rear |
| Brake (front) | 220mm disc | Disc & Drum |
| Brake (rear) | Drum | Drum |
| Tyre (front) | 100/80 - R12 | 120/80 - R12 |
| Tyre (rear) | 110/80 - R12 | 130/80 - R12 |
The Aprilia is offered with a choice of drum brake setup on both ends or a disc brake setup (front). The Race XP edition comes with a disc brake (front) setup with no option of a drum brake arrangement.
Features
The TVS Ntorq Race XP edition offers two ride modes, Street and Race. The modes can be toggled by the use of a switch on the dashboard, or the rider can toggle between modes using the voice command feature. The Aprilia Storm 125 misses out on connectivity features that the TVS Ntorq 125 Race XP has to offer.
Pricing
The drum brake variant of the Aprilia Storm 125 retails at Rs 88,711 (ex-showroom), which is still higher than the TVS Ntorq 125 Race XP. The Drum drum brake variant of the same asks for Rs 94,241 (ex-showroom). The Race XP edition has been priced at Rs 83,275 (ex-showroom) which is substantially lower than the prices of Storm 125. For a lower cost, the scooter offers more power, and added features.
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