The scooter segment in the Indian biking industry is growing rapidly and the 125cc segment is the new preference for the enthusiasts. As they not only gets more power but also the scooters in this segment comes features with a lots of top selves attributes. At the 2018 Auto Expo, the prominent bike makers in scooter genre showcased their 125cc upcoming including Honda Grazia, TVS Ntorq 125 and the Suzuki Burgman Street 125. Here in the post we are comparing the specs of TVS Ntorq 125 and set to launch this month, the Suzuki Burgman Street 125.
Engine:
TVS Ntorq 125 draws power from a brand new 124.79cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. Mated to a CVT transmission, the engine delivers 9.4PS of power at 7500rpm and 10.5Nm of torque at 5500rpm.
Whereas, on the Suzuki Burgman 125 shared powertrain of Access performs propelling duty. The 124cc air-cooled, single cylinder engine is capable of generating the peak power of 8.7PS at 7000rpm and 10.2Nm of torque at 5000rpm. On the Street, the elaborated mill will offer good mid-range and quick acceleration.
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Features:
In terms of features, the TVS Motors packed the Ntorq 125 with a lot of features. It gets LED DRLs, USB phone charger, an external fuel filler cap and fully digital instrument cluster. The scooter’s only instrument cluster provides 55 features including top speed recorder, service remainder, navigation assist, lap timer, engine oil temperature, last park assist, incoming message alert, miss call alert and more. However, the LED headlamp is not being offered with the Ntorq that keeps it slight low in competition.
Suzuki Burgman Street, on the other hand, furnishes a split LED headlamp on the front apron, that is absent on the Ntorq 125. In addition to that, the instrument cluster is a shared unit from the Suzuki Gixxer and is bolted on the handlebar. It also gets large windscreen and a 12V DC outlet for gadgets’ charging in its lower storage.
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Underpinnings:
TVS Ntorq 125 sits on 12-inch wheels on both ends. Whereas, the scooter gets suspended on the telescopic front forks and twin gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear. Braking responsibilities of the Ntorq 125 are given to a front 220mm disc and a rear 130mm drum brake. The scooter weighs 116.1kg (Kerb) and offers a 5.0-litre fuel tank capacity.
The Street Burgman Street incorporates telescopic front forks and a rear monoshock in its suspension setup. A front disc that is optional offering and a rear drum brake manage braking duties. The scooter rides on 12-inch wheels at both ends
Pricing:
The TVS Ntorq 125 is available to purchase at the retail price of INR 58,750. Whereas the Suzuki Burgman Street is expected to be priced around INR 74,000 ex-showroom.
Verdict:
By concerning all the aspects considered in the specs comparison, the TVS Ntorq 125 turns out as a winner. The power generation is almost similar, but on featuring front, Ntorq furnishes a long list of features. The Ntorq is yet ahead in the cycle parts as it gets the front disc as standard but on the Street, it will be an optional feature. The most important of all these factors, the pricing, is also budgeted as compared to the Street 125.