Planning To Buy A TVS NTorq Race XP? Here Are The Pros And Cons

The TVS NTorq 125 Race XP is the top-spec variant in the TVS NTorq 125 scooter range. The Race XP is the most powerful 125 cc scooter on sale in India right now, with maximum power and torque, both over 10 bhp and 10 Nm. It's also the most expensive variant in the TVS NTorq 125 range, and is available in just a single colour option. Priced at Rs. 84,025 (Ex-showroom, Delhi), it's a lot more expensive than the base variants of several other 125 cc scooters available on sale, including the base drum brake variant of the NTorq 125.

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Race XP's engine is the same 125 cc, 3-valve unit, but gets improved combustion offering more performance. So maximum power has gone up by 0.81 bhp, and similarly, peak torque output has also increased by a small 0.3 Nm. And that's not all; it's also the only petrol-powered scooter to feature two riding modes, Street and Race. Maximum power is now 10.06 bhp at 7,000 rpm and peak torque is 10.8 Nm, kicking in at 5,500 rpm. If you're considering to buy the TVS NTorq 125 Race XP, here's a look at the pros and cons to help in your buying decision.

The shape, silhouette and dimensions remain the same, but the Race XP's bright colours with new livery, and the 12-inch wheels finished in red, give it fresh appeal.

PROS

1. More powerful than other TVS NTorq 125 variants, and is the most powerful 125 cc scooter available on sale in India right now.
2. It's the lightest variant in the TVS NTorq 125 range, and weighs 2 kg less than the other variants, with a kerb weight of 116 kg.
3. LCD instrument console features Bluetooth connectivity with voice control system.
4. Features two riding modes, Street mode, and Race mode.
5. Features call alerts, SMS alerts, lap timer, acceleration timer, turn-by-turn navigation

CONS

1. Available in just one colour shade, finished in red, black and grey, with red wheels
2. Expensive proposition at Rs. 84,025 (Ex-showroom, Delhi).
3. Separate key slot of seat hatch opening.
4. Firm ride quality doesn't offer a plush and comfortable ride over broken patches and potholes.