TVS Ntorq 125 vs Suzuki Gixxer [2014-2018]

Looking at the Ntorq’s success, Suzuki too has attempted to emulate TVS by bringing its own 125cc sporty scooter, the Avenis 125. So, how much has Suzuki succeeded in doing that?

TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of the 2021 Ntorq 125 Race XP which is by far the most powerful variant of the 125cc scooter. We tested the scooter in various riding conditions to bring you a detailed road test review.

After using the TVS Ntorq mostly in the city confines, it was time to take it out on the open highway to see if it still manages to impress us. 

After persuading my colleagues to let go of the Suzuki Gixxer for months now, I finally got to lay my hands on our favourite long term motorcycle. I welcomed the Gixxer with a 800km ride (Mumbai –Pune – Kaas – Pune – Mumbai – Malshej – Pune) over the weekend, before I settled down for the daily grind.   

The Suzuki Gixxer is unquestionably one of the most exciting budget motorcycles that has been launched in India, in the recent times. I had been eagerly waiting to put the streetfighter through its paces over an extended period, ever since I first got a taste of it a few months ago. Now that it finally became a part of our long term fleet, I quickly stepped on every other team mate’s shoes and made a mad dash to grab the keys of the Gixxer.   

Although Yamaha is famed for its sporty, fully faired range of motorcycles, its biggest-selling model here in the Indian market is the FZ-S which represents the premium commuter category. The FZ-S is now into its second generation (dubbed V2.0), and its once controversial design bits like the overtly fat rear tyre have matured into a defining character, while the torquey 149cc motor and sporty handling have made it our class favourite. However, it isn’t the only premium commuter motorcycle in the market. Suzuki’s latest 150cc offering wears the hallowed Gixxer badge and enjoys a nearly similar set of traits as the FZ-S. Suzuki may have taken a while to sit up and take notice, but the new Gixxer is out to prove that it can truly go up against the FZ series. So can the FZ-S still take victory despite the arrival of the Suzuki? We reveal all.

Hero MotoCorp has finally entered the world of electric vehicles through its new brand – Vida. Vida isn’t a new company. It is a brand with a separate identity from Hero's, but all its sales and performance will be tracked under Hero MotoCorp