Yamaha Fascino 125 Hybrid vs TVS NTorq 125 Race XP: Performance Numbers Compared
A real-world performance comparison between two potent 125cc scooters. Which one’s better?
A real-world performance comparison between two potent 125cc scooters. Which one’s better?

Yamaha upped the ante with the newly updated Fascino 125 Hybrid. It’s quicker, more fuel-efficient, and packs a decent set of features too. But can it hold a candle to the new and improved TVS NTorq 125 Race XP? Here’s a real-world performance comparison that will settle any debate once and for all.

The NTorq Race XP is fast! It’s, in fact, over 3 seconds quicker than the Race Edition, so you’d expect it to obliterate the 2021 Fascino, wouldn’t you? But that’s not the entire story. You see, even though the NTroq wins every acceleration run, the Fascino isn’t far behind. The difference is down to 0.73 seconds in the dash to 60kmph.
That said, the performance advantage on the NTorq becomes pretty evident while gunning to 80kmph. Here’s where it pulls away and posts a lead of over 1.5 seconds.
The NTorq may have won in terms of pure acceleration, but the Fascino does have a few tricks in its playbook to help claw itself back into the game. The Fascino is powered by a mild-hybrid motor (that essentially uses an onboard lithium-ion battery) and the Smart Motor Generator (SMG) that functions as an electric motor assist.
This essentially fills in the torque lag ICE engine’s are usually known for, offering a smoother power delivery. As a result, the Fascino has enough mid-range grunt for quick overtakes. And that’s pretty evident in our roll-on acceleration tests. The difference between the two scooters is just 0.07 seconds.
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The larger 220mm front petal disc on the NTorq helps put the anchor down 3.26 meters before the Fascino.

This is where the Fasicno’s Hybrid tech really comes into its own. Our city fuel-efficiency runs had the hybrid system extract around 3kmpl more than the outgoing Fascino, which was already the most fuel-efficient scooter we'd tested in the 125cc scooter space. The NTorq managed to return a decent 54.33kmpl in Street mode.
Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid (2019-2025) User Reviews
- one of the most easiest scooters overallIt is one of the smoothest and most nimble handling scooters available in the market with a strong competition it offers a very good accessibility for new riders as well as the friendly nature makes it easy to ride in everyday traffic. the positive thing of this scooter is the handling, it is very easy to handle in heavy traffic, even with travelling a small amount of household goods, also the smoothness of the vehicle, negative points will be it has stiff suspension and under seat fuel filling system which cannot be accessible to the most. yes the bike can be recommended to a new rider or who wants overall comfort, mileage and easy going nature if the scooter, also one must consider the pricing, though it falls in a premium segment the features are comparatively less, but has very strong points to balance out.Read More
- Good driving with pillion .Good driving with pillion. Nice pickup power, must maintain periodically without fail or it will issue its mileage and performance. Good option for daily based and long rides without much shivering of handels in the road. Boot space is limited in the front area in of the disadvantages, otherwise it’s a good to go option.Read More2 1
- FEEDBACK ON FASCINO 1252025 January I have purchased this fascino 125 vehicle, very comfortable journey and nice experience while riding in this scooter but cost is little more expensive in my opinion. It would better if it can affordable at low budget. This is eco friendly vehicle. I have ride this vehicle almost 5,000 km very nice experience. I felt very easy to control, less weight easy to turn suddenly, good budget friendly vehicle, very smooth while riding no shaking or vibration. Yes, I will definitely recommend to my family, Relatives and friends. I'll constantly and frequently using this vehicle to my office and home and city commute, no worries it also good for long travel so no worries less maintenance charges.Read More5 7
- Review after 4 years of ridingFor Looks and spacious, because of the hybrid system , bluetooth connectivity, other scooter have classy but i selected for over all features, other scooters does not offers many features at that time. Engine get noisy within 300 km if we have habbit of sudden throttling and habit of rash driving so bike must be handled slow and gradual increase in throttle then we wont get any noise,it will settle after several km of slow and steady throttling, speedometer wire get become faulty 6 months once , scooter will accelerate itself after 6 month because of some fault in accelerator wire at fist it will 10 km/h then if we did not fix it with mechanic it will gradually increase and go upto 40 km/h when we start the bike its act a cruise control but we need do unwanted breaking and loss in mileage, breaks must be periodically tightened other it will become loose, I do not have experience with other bike hence this is my first bike I do not have any experience with other scooters so I do not have knowledge and experience to comment about this , bike have good pickup once we reached a speed of 40 to 60 km per hour then we can over take anything without any lag , but at first 40 km we will feel rubber band effect .Read More1 6
- it can be a choice but not so good choice 😁the speed meter wire is not up to the mark.. every pot hole feels like you got into it and the front wheel touches the protector so it makes noise. the real world mileage for an average driver would come down to 50kmpl. Not suitable for heavy weight drivers. Take it only if you like the design. should consider other options before you take it.Read More3 1