Yamaha Cygnus Gryphus Takes On The TVS NTorq 125 Race XP On Paper

  • Published January 5, 2022
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The Cygnus Gryphus is Yamaha’s latest sporty scooter offering for the Japanese market

Yamaha unveiled its latest scooter offering for Japan in the form of the Cygnus Gryphus. Going by its design cues, the Cygnus Gryphus is clearly a youth-oriented scooter, just like the TVS NTorq 125 Race XP. So we’ve compared the two sporty scooters on paper and here’s the result. 

 Engine

Specifications

Cygnus Gryphus 

NTorq 125 Race XP

Engine

124cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve

124.8cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 3-valve engine

Power

12PS @ 8000rpm

10.2PS @ 7000rpm

Torque

11Nm @ 6000rpm

10.8Nm @ 5500rpm

Gearbox

CVT

CVT

Both scooters have a fairly similar displacement but the Yamaha Cygnus Gryphus benefits from a 4-valve setup as compared to the TVS NTorq 125 Race XP’s 3-valve configuration. While there’s a minor difference in the torque figures, the Cygnus Gryphus makes 1.8PS more than the NTorq 125 Race XP. But the Yammie also weighs 9kg more, which negates the overall difference it may have in the off-the-line performance. 

 Underpinnings

Specifications

Cygnus Gryphus

NTorq 125 Race XP

Frame

Underbone

Underbone

Front suspension

Telescopic fork

Telescopic fork

Rear suspension

Dual rear spring

Monoshock

Front brake

Disc Brake

220mm Disc

Rear brake

Drum brake

130mm drum

Front tyre

120 / 70-12

100/80-12

Rear tyre

130 / 70-12

110/80-12

As for the underpinnings, both scooters pack pretty much the same components. But the Cygnus Gryphus gets dual rear springs at the rear as opposed to the single unit for the NTorq 125 Race XP. This should help it combat the payload better. Besides, it also rides on 12-inch wheels (like its rival) but its tyres are a bit wider. This should offer the Yamaha better stability and grip than the NTorq, thanks to the larger contact patch. 

 Dimensions

Specifications

Cygnus Gryphus 

NTorq 125 Race XP

Wheelbase

1,340mm

1285mm

Ground clearance

125mm

155mm

Fuel tank capacity

6.1 litres

5.8 litres

Seat height

785mm

NA

Kerb weight

125kg

116kg

2021 TVS NTorq 125 Race XP Road Test Review

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The TVS NTorq 125 Race XP not only weighs significantly less but also offers a shorter wheelbase and higher ground clearance. All these factors contribute to better handling and usability than the Cygnus Gryphus. But Yamaha has equipped the Cygnus Gryphus with a slightly larger fuel tank than the NTorq 125 Race XP. 

 Features

 

Cygnus Gryphus

NTorq 125 Race XP

Ride mode

No

Yes

Navigation

No

Yes

Caller ID/SMS alert

No

Yes

Last parked location

No

Yes

Ride stats

No

Yes

App voice assist

No

Yes

Engine kill switch

No

Yes

Hazard lights

No

Yes

USB charger

Yes

No

2021 TVS NTorq 125 Race XP Road Test Review

On the features front, the TVS NTorq 125 Race XP is miles ahead of the Yamaha Cygnus Gryphus. The only common features between the two are LED lights and a fully digital instrument console. Apart from that, the Cygnus Gryphus gets none of the connectivity features that the NTorq offers.

Price and Verdict

Cygnus Gryphus

NTorq 125 Race XP

JPY 3,57,500 (approximately Rs 2.30 lakh)

Rs 85,550 (ex-showroom Delhi)

At Rs 85,550 (ex-showroom Delhi), the TVS NTorq 125 Race XP is a clear winner here. It not only offers way more features but also costs almost a third of the Yamaha Cygnus Gryphus, which is priced at JPY 3,57,500 (approximately Rs 2.30 lakh). That said, the Yamaha scooter remains exclusive to Japan as of now. 

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