After teasing it a week ago, TVS has pulled the covers off the new Ntorq 150. It's priced at Rs 1.19 lakh for the standard model and goes up to Rs 1.29 lakh (both ex-showroom, Delhi) for the TFT variant. The Ntorq 150 is TVS’ largest ICE scooter to date and is based on the same platform as its smaller sibling.
- TVS Ntorq 150 peak output stands at 13.2hp and 14.2Nm
- Claimed 104kph top speed; has two riding modes (Street and Race)
- It is the most affordable scooter in its class
TVS Ntorq 150: everything you need to know
It is packed to the gills with many features, some techy and some practical.
As is evident from the pictures, the Ntorq 150 takes the silhouette of its smaller sibling and puts its own spin on it. The new quad-lamp LED projector headlights, those small winglets and the sharp tail-light really give the Ntorq 150 a catchy design. What also helps its case are some of its over-the-top colour schemes – more on that later.
The Ntorq 150’s air-cooled, 149cc, single-cylinder motor has been derived by making some comprehensive changes to its younger sibling’s mill, including a bigger bore, longer stroke, a lighter piston, and much more. This mill is also supplemented by an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG), which is capable of providing a small electric boost a couple of times every minute to boost overall output. Speaking of output, the Ntorq 150’s engine is rated for 13.2hp at 7,000rpm and 14.2Nm at 7,000rpm, of which 0.7Nm comes from the ISG. Unlike the smaller Ntorq, the new 150 doesn’t get a kickstart, even as an option.
The main frame of the bigger Ntorq is a strengthened and reinforced version of the one used in its smaller sibling. Cycle parts are similar, although the dampers and spring rates in the suspension units are new. The 150 continues to roll on 12-inch wheels at both ends and the design of these alloys is the same as the one on the Ntorq RaceXP and XT variants and the radical-looking X electric scooter.
TVS has also crammed the Ntorq 150 chock-full of features with things such as two riding modes (Street and Race), traction control and a single-channel ABS. Talking about the riding modes, Street has a mellower throttle response and tempers down the peak power output to 10.9hp. The ISG’s electric boost is also not available in this mode, although functions like silent start and stop/start fuel-saving tech continue. Race delivers the full 13.2hp and you also benefit from the ISG’s electric boost in this mode.
Aside from these, if you connect your smartphone or smartwatch to the display via TVS’ app, you have a vast array of connected features such as Alexa integration, geo-fencing, bluetooth connectivity for call and notifications, music playback, SoS trigger, crash alerts, and much more! Most of these features are reserved for the top variant, which uses the same 5-inch colour TFT display as the Apache RTR 310 with the same switchgear as well. The base variant, meanwhile, uses the split LCD/TFT display seen on the Ntorq XT and the Jupiter 125 SXC with simpler switchgear borrowed from the Apache 160/200 models.
TVS has also baked in some practical features into the Ntorq 150 such as a parking brake lock clasp, adjustable levers sized similarly to a motorcycle and a decent 22-litre underseat storage area with a USB port.
TVS Ntorq 150 price, rivals and colours.
There are four colour options available on the Ntorq 150 and none of them are subtle. You can choose from Stealth Silver, Turbo Blue, Racing Red and Nitro Green. The caveat here is that Stealth Silver can only be had on the base model and Nitro Green only on the top TFT model.
The TVS Ntorq 150 is priced rather competitively and is the most affordable option in this class. Speaking of its competitors, the bigger Ntorq will face off against the popular Yamaha Aerox 155 (Rs 1.51 lakh-1.54 lakh), the new Hero Xoom 160 (Rs 1.49 lakh) and the Aprilia SR 175 (Rs 1.26 lakh). Its price tag makes it a good chunk more affordable than the liquid-cooled, maxi-styled Hero and Yamaha, and also the sporty and petite Aprilia – another air-cooled entrant in this class. In fact, the Ntorq 150’s starting price is just Rs 11,000 more than the top 125cc Ntorq XT variant (Rs 1.08 lakh).
All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi
Azaman Chothia
Vishal Venugopal
