The quickest scooter from Yamaha takes on the sporty TVS Ntorq in a high-performance drag race battle
Performance Scooters have gained immense popularity in India, and there are abundant options now in the market between 125 and 150cc. Buyers now prefer scooters that offer a balance between power and economy. That’s where the TVS Ntorq steps in. The 125cc scooter from TVS Motors enjoyed popularity since its debut. The Ntorq provides an array of features and offers a sporty performance.
Yamaha recently stepped up its game and introduced the Aerox 155 in India. The Aerox is slotted in the 150cc segment and is a maxi-styled scooter. The sporty ergonomics and the powerful 155cc engine shared with the YZF-R15 are some of the highlights of this scooter.
In the video by Youtuber Ayush Verma, you can watch the Aerox 155 takes on the TVS Ntorq in a drag race. Which scooter do you think will win this drag race battle?
The Contenders
Both the riders set off on the mark of three horns
The Yamaha Aerox 155 uses a 155 cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve engine with VVA technology that produces about 15 PS of peak power at 8,000 rpm and 13.9 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. The engine is paired to a CVT automatic transmission.
The TVS Ntorq, on the other hand, is powered by a 124.8 cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, SI, air-cooled, fuel-injected motor that churns out about 9.38 PS of peak power at 7,000 rpm and maximum torque of 10.5 Nm at 5,500rpm and is paired to a CVT transmission.
Drag Race: Yamaha Aerox 155 VS TVS Ntorq 125
Round 1
Watch as the Aerox drag races the TVS Ntorq in this video
Both the riders take off on the mark of three horns. The additional displacement and the power works for the Aerox 155 as it takes the lead at the start. The Ntorq 155 is also a quick accelerating scooter but comes nowhere near the Aerox 155 when we talk about performance. The Aerox is a ballistic missile amongst the scooters and touches triple-digit speeds in no time. The Aerox 155 wins the first round without breaking a sweat.
Round 2
The scooter uses the 155cc, air oil-cooled motor with Variable valve actuation technology
The riders swapped their scooters before the start of the second round. The Aerox 155 once again takes the lead and wins the second round. The TVS Ntorq 125 could not even come close to its rival in this drag race battle. The Aerox 155 touched a speedo indicated top speed of 115 km/h while its rival Ntorq reached a speedo indicated top speed of 97 km/h in the second round.
Conclusion
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The Yamaha Aerox 155 is the winner of this drag race battle.
The Aerox 155 offers 5 PS more power and 4 Nm more torque than the Ntorq. There is no denying that the Aerox 155 is a quicker scooter that gets a sportier performance. The bigger 14-inch wheels and the wide 140mm tyres inspired by the motorcycle offers better stability at high speeds.
Disclaimer **This video is for entertainment purposes only. TopSpeed India does not endorse or encourage racing on public roads.
To see the scooters in action, check out the video below
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