The scooter market in India is no longer just about practicality and mileage. It’s evolving fast, growing at a healthy 6 percent CAGR: much higher than the two-wheeler industry’s 2 percent. And within that, the sporty scooter segment has carved a strong 16 percent market share, thanks to young buyers. TVS has been tapping into this space with the Ntorq 125, but now they’ve decided to take things up a notch. Enter the all-new TVS Ntorq 150, priced from Rs 1.19 lakh, ex-showroom. We recently got to swing a leg over it at TVS’ test track, and here’s what stood out.Visually, the 150 looks every bit an evolution of the smaller Ntorq: sharp, aggressive, and unapologetically sporty. But there are fresh elements to set it apart. The arrowhead-style front apron with DRLs and integrated turn indicators flows neatly with the overall spearhead design. The highlight though? A four-pod projector headlamp setup. It looks properly intimidating and, judging by its stage reveal, should offer strong night-time performance.
Interestingly, TVS has also added mini winglets on the apron. Do they make a big aerodynamic difference? Probably not. Do they look cool? Absolutely. There’s also bold 150 badging on the sides, body-coloured alloy wheels, and a sleek dual-tone paint scheme. At the rear, the inverted boomerang-shaped LED DRLs for the tail lamps give the scooter a sporty and premium touch. Overall, the Ntorq 150 is sporty, loud, and confident.
TVS Ntorq 150:Comfort and Ergonomics
Hop on, and you’re greeted by a flat handlebar, a slightly sloped seat, and an upright riding stance. It’s easy to get comfortable, and riders above 5’6 should have no trouble planting their feet. The ground clearance of 155 mm feels adequate for Indian roads.
Despite the sporty tag, the Ntorq 150 isn’t all aggression. The seating is versatile: good for leaning forward when riding hard, but equally comfortable when you just want to cruise. The cushioning is spot-on, though space on the floorboard is tight. Plus, the underseat storage stands at 22 litres, which is decent but not class-leading. Think helmet or small bag, not a week’s worth of groceries.
TVS Ntorq 150: Ride Experience
Now to the good bit. The scooter runs a 149.7 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 13.2 hp and 14.2 Nm. It also comes with iGo Assist, a temporary boost feature we’ve seen on the Jupiter 110. It should be handy for quick overtakes or shooting into gaps in traffic.Acceleration is smooth and linear, and the scooter feels eager off the line. During my laps, I managed to clock 107 kmph on the speedo, slightly more than the company’s claimed 104 kmph. And importantly, the Ntorq felt happy doing it: no stress on the motor. However, at the mid range there’s a faint buzz on the floorboard around 4,000 rpm, but otherwise refinement is commendable.
The exhaust note deserves a mention too: it’s throaty, sporty, and will definitely put a grin under your helmet. Handling is nimble, the 115 kg kerb weight makes it properly flickable, and stability in corners is confidence-inspiring.There are two ride modes: Street (for relaxed cruising and better efficiency) and Sport (for when you want to wring it out). Braking duties are handled by a 220 mm front disc with single-channel ABS and a rear drum, with adjustable levers. Braking performance felt solid and progressive. Suspension setup includes telescopic forks upfront and an offset monoshock at the rear. On the smooth test track, it felt slightly firm (likely tuned towards the sporty side) but I’ll hold my verdict for real-world potholes and speed breakers.If the design and performance weren’t enough, the features list is where the Ntorq 150 really flexes. The highlight is a 5-inch TFT display inspired by gaming consoles. Crisp, adaptive brightness, day/night modes: it’s one of the best we’ve seen in the scooter segment. And it’s not just for show, the display is loaded with data: 0–60 timings, top-speed recorder, high-speed alerts, and more.Connectivity is next level too, via TVS SmartXonnect. You get telematics through e-SIM (2G/4G), turn-by-turn navigation, call and text alerts, music controls, even Alexa integration. Other feature highlights include traction control and panic braking alerts, and a USB charging port to the mix. Add all of this and you’ve got one of the most tech-heavy scooters in the country.The TVS Ntorq 150 isn’t just a bigger-engined Ntorq 125, it’s actually a scooter with its own identity. Sporty, feature-packed, and genuinely fun to ride. Sure, practicality takes a back seat with limited storage and floorboard space, but that’s not what this scooter is about.
At Rs 1.19 lakh for the Standard and Rs 1.29 lakh for the TFT variant (ex-showroom), it has been priced very fairly in terms of what it offers. That said, we haven’t tested it on real roads yet, but first impressions are quite good. It feels like a well-built sporty scooter that’s worth keeping an eye on.
