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- Jul 1, 2020
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Honda completed its 125cc scooter lineup with the launch of the Grazia 125 BS6. While the Activa 125 is more of a family-oriented scooter, the new Honda Grazia 125 BS6 is targeted at younger audiences. It is sleek, sporty and loaded with features. In a lot of ways, the Grazia is now well equipped to deal with formidable rivals such as the futuristic, feature-packed TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition and the European maxi-style scooter, the Suzuki Burgman Street. Here’s how it fares against them on paper:
Engine:
Specifications |
Honda Grazia 125 BS6 |
TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition |
Suzuki Burgman Street |
Engine |
124cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine |
124.8cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 3-valve, fuel-injected engine |
124cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 2-valve, fuel-injected engine |
Power |
8.25PS @ 6000rpm |
9.3PS @ 7000rpm |
8.70PS @ 6750rpm |
Torque |
10.30Nm @ 5000rpm |
10.5Nm @ 5500rpm |
10Nm @ 5500rpm |
Gearbox |
CVT |
CVT |
CVT |
TVS’ racing genes are quite evident on the NTorq 125 Race Edition, which is the most powerful one of the lot. The company claims a top speed of 95kmph, which is pretty good for a 125cc scooter. On the other hand, the Suzuki Burgman Street is more or less on par with the Grazia but it is 2kg heavier.
The Honda Grazia 125 BS6 is the least powerful here. But it makes up for the lack of power with several refinement and efficiency-enhancing technologies such as offset cylinder, tumble flow, piston cooling jet, optimised crankshaft and piston weights. The other two scooters in this list have none of these features. It is also the lightest scooter among the three, so that should make it properly sprightly in the city.
Underpinnings:
Specifications |
Honda Grazia 125 BS6 |
TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition |
Suzuki Burgman Street |
Frame |
Underbone |
High rigidity underbone, tubular type |
Underbone |
Front suspension |
Telescopic fork |
Telescopic fork |
Telescopic fork |
Rear suspension |
3-step preload adjustable single shock absorber |
Gas-charged single shock absorber |
Single shock absorber |
Front brake |
190mm disc |
220mm petal disc |
Disc |
Rear brake |
130mm drum |
130mm drum |
Drum |
Front tyre |
90/90 - 12, alloy |
100/80 - 12, alloy |
90/90 - 12, alloy |
Rear tyre |
90/ 100 - 10, alloy |
100/ 80 - 12, alloy |
90/ 100 - 10, alloy |
The TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition has a strong braking setup thanks to its larger petal disc. Compared to a conventional disc, petal discs offer a greater surface area and result in better heat dissipation. It also rolls on meatier rubber for better confidence while cornering.
More importantly, its large 12-inch wheels should offer better ride quality than the 12-inch front and 10-inch rear setup of the Honda Grazia 125 and the Suzuki Burgman Street. In terms of suspension, the preload adjustability (rear) in the Grazia should be versatile for riders of different statures whereas the gas-charged rear shock absorber in the NTorq, theoretically offers better damping characteristics than conventional shock absorbers.
Dimensions:
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Specifications |
Honda Grazia 125 |
TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition |
Suzuki Burgman Street |
Wheelbase |
1260mm |
1285mm |
1265mm |
Ground clearance |
171mm |
155mm |
160mm |
Fuel tank capacity |
5.3 litres |
5.8 litres |
5.5 litres |
Seat height |
NA |
NA |
780mm |
Kerb weight |
108kg |
118kg |
110kg |
The TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition’s larger wheelbase should theoretically ensure better stability on the straights. However, it is the heaviest of the lot, which means compared to the other two, it would require a little more effort to be manoeuvered at low speeds. As far as conquering bad roads go, the Honda Grazia 125 easily wins thanks to its generous ground clearance.
Features:
The three scooters are packed with tonnes of features. The Honda Grazia offers practical bits like realtime and average mileage indicator and silent starter with Idling Stop System (to conserve fuel in traffic). On the other hand, the TVS NTorq 125 is popular for its geeky information-laden fully digital instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation apart from call and messaging alerts, lap timer and acceleration timer.
The Suzuki Burgman Street also gets a fully digital instrument cluster but it shows only the regular set of information. That said, it is high on convenience thanks to its generous 21.8-litre underseat storage and 2-litre glove box and rack on the apron to keep small knick-knacks. Here’s a table highlighting the important features:
Features |
Honda Grazia 125 BS6 |
TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition |
Suzuki Burgman Street |
Smartphone connectivity |
No |
Yes |
No |
Fully digital instrument cluster |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Realtime, average mileage indicator |
Yes |
No, but it gets low-fuel trip meter |
No |
External fuel filler |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
LED lighting |
Only headlamp |
Headlamp and tail lamp |
Headlamp and tail lamp |
Silent Starter with Idling Stop System |
Yes |
No |
No, but there’s a Suzuki Easy Start System which ensures a one-touch start |
USB charging |
Apron-mounted |
Underseat |
Apron mounted |
Apron mounted glove box |
Yes |
Optional |
Yes |
Apron-mounted foot board |
No |
No |
Yes |
Engine kill switch |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Price & Verdict:
Despite packing a more powerful engine and a healthy list of features, the TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition undercuts both the Honda Grazia 125 and the Suzuki Burgman Street. In fact, the NTorq’s pricing is close to the base variant of the Grazia, which costs Rs 73,912. But this variant does not get the Idling Stop System, front disc brake or even alloy wheels.
Also Read: Honda Grazia 125 BS6: Five Fast Facts
All in all, the TVS NTorq 125 is the ideal choice for those who prioritise performance. The Suzuki Burgman Street is perfect for those interested in a reasonably practical European maxi-style scooter whereas the Honda Grazia 125 is good for those who want a sporty, lightweight scooter packed with features.
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