Hero Electric Photon vs TVS NTORQ 125

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Photon or TVS NTORQ 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Photon and NTORQ 125. Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and TVS NTORQ 125 Price starts at Rs.84,636 (ex-showroom) for Drum BS6. Hero Electric Photon is N/A cylinder, N/A cc Engine can generate 1800 W power whereas TVS NTORQ 125 is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 9.25 bhp @ 7000 rpm power. In terms of range, Photon provides a range of 108km/charge (base model), and NTORQ 125 has a mileage of 47 kmpl (base model). Hero Electric Photon is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas TVS NTORQ 125 is available in 11 colours & 7 variants.

Photon vs NTORQ 125

Key Highlights	Hero Electric Photon	TVS NTORQ 125
Price	Rs.1.11 Lakh	Rs.84,636
Engine Capacity	N/A	124.8 cc
Power	1800 W	9.25 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Mileage/Range	108 km/charge	47 kmpl

Hero Electric Photon

Base

Rs. 1.11 Lakh

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TVS NTORQ 125

Drum BS6

Rs. 84,636

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.22 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Photon specifications	NTORQ 125 specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	Base	Drum BS6	Plus
On Road Price	1.25 Lakh Price Breakup	95,046 Price Breakup	1.28 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	3.1 10 Reviews	4.2 356 Reviews	3.5 35 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	5.8 Litres	-
Engine Displacement	-	124.8 cc	-

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Photon Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	NTORQ 125 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size	10	12	-
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	Yes	Yes
Front Wheel Size	10	12	-
Calliper Type	No	No	Front - 2 Piston Caliper
Braking System	CBS	SBT	CBS
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers	-
Rear Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Coil spring with Hydraulic Dampers	-
Front Tyre Size	10 x 3 Inch	100/80 - 12	-
Rear Tyre Size	10 x 3 Inch	110/80 - 12	-
Front Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	130 mm	-
Rear Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes	Yes

Instrumentation

Photon Instrumentation	NTORQ 125 Instrumentation	V1 Instrumentation
Touch Screen Display	-	-	Yes
Riding Modes Switch	-	-	Yes
Fuel level guage	-	Digital	-
Tachometer	No	No	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Body & Suspension

Photon Body & Suspension	NTORQ 125 Body & Suspension	V1 Body & Suspension
Colors	Photon Colours	NTORQ 125 Colours	V1 Colours
Images	Photon Images	NTORQ 125 Images	V1 Images
Frame Type	Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis	High Rigidity Under Bone Rectangular Tube Type	Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Photon Engine & Transmission	NTORQ 125 Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	-	124.8 cc	-
Engine Type	Hub Motor	Single Cylinder& 4 - Stroke& SI& Air Cooled& Fuel Injected	PMSW
No. of Cylinders	-	1	-
No. of valves per cylinder	Electric	3	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	1.872 kwh	0.048 kwh	3.44 kwh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Maintenance Free	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	5 Hours	-	5 Hours 15 Minutes
Fast Charging	No	-	Yes
Range	108 km/charge	-	-
Top Speed	45 kmph	95 kmph	80 kmph
Max Torque	-	10.5 Nm @ 5500 rpm	25 Nm
Max Power	1800 W	9.25 bhp @ 7000 rpm	6000 W
Fuelling	-	Fuel Injection	-
Cooling type	-	Air Cooled	-

Comfort & Convenience

Photon Comfort & Convenience	NTORQ 125 Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes	No	Street and Sport	Eco& Ride and Sports
Low Battery Indicator	1	Yes	Yes
Geo Fencing	-	-	Yes
Front Storage Box	1	-	-
Call/SMS Alerts	-	-	Yes
Average Speed Indicator	-	-	Yes
Pillion Footrest	1	Yes	Yes
Under Seat Storage	Yes	20 ltr	26
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes	-
Engine Kill Switch	-	Yes	-
Console Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Seat Style	-	Single Seat	Single
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start	Push Button Start

Safety

Photon Safety	NTORQ 125 Safety	V1 Safety
Hazard Warning Switch	-	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	1	Yes	Yes
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Slipper Clutch	-	Automatic Centrifugal Clutch	-

Dimensions & Capacity

Photon Dimensions & Capacity	NTORQ 125 Dimensions & Capacity	V1 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1970 mm	1861 mm	-
Width	745 mm	710 mm	-
Height	1145 mm	1164 mm	-
Wheelbase	1230 mm	1285 mm	1031 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	155 mm	155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	5.8 Litres	-
Engine Oil Capacity	-	0.88 Litres	-
Body Type	-	-	Electric Scooter
Unladden/Kerb Weight	87 kg	118 kg	124 kg
Seat Height	768 mm	770 mm	780 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Photon Entertainment & Communication	NTORQ 125 Entertainment & Communication	V1 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	-	-	OTA enabled 7 inch TFT with Touch

Pros & Cons

Photon Pros & Cons	NTORQ 125 Pros & Cons	V1 Pros & Cons
Pros	1500W (output) BLDC motor 18 Ltr storage Decent build quality & fit and finish Disc Brakes Hero's widespread service network is a peace of mind in itself Nimble in size, easy to maneuver in traffic The portable battery pack is a boon for riders	Engine performance is punch-packed & fast Ride & handling is agile & sporty Build quality is solid Features like Bluetooth connectivity offer convenience	Feels well made, strong build quality Removable batteries a big boon Feature loaded including removable rear seat Hero's unbeatable network in India Vida owners can use Ather's grid network for charging
Cons	Feels dated already hardware should be improved Long term reliability is questionable Low ground clearance Plain jane design	Fuel efficiency isn’t great Inconsistent plastic quality at places Ride quality could’ve been better	Limited top speed of just 82 km/h Not as quick as Ola S1 Pro, range is also lower on the Vida Slightly on the pricier side

Which Scooter Do You Like More ?

Hero Electric Photon Base

TVS NTORQ 125 Drum BS6

Detailed Comparison of Hero Electric Photon and TVS NTORQ 125

Comfort & Convenience

Hero Electric Photon has features like Under Seat Storage and TVS NTORQ 125, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator.

Transmission

Hero Electric Photon comes with - Automatic transmission and NTORQ 125 comes with - Automatic transmission.

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Hero Electric Photon and TVS NTORQ 125 and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

Photon Review
NTORQ 125 Review
V1 Review

- Ra
  Ramesh a
  1 Year ago
  Review for Hero Electric Photon
  1.0
  Very bad vehicle Service bad Brakes no good Totally hero electric Photon bike very very bad
  Likes (3)
- VA
  Vinay Agarwal
  1 Year ago
  Review for Hero Electric Photon
  1.8
  Parts is very poor quality specially Break Wire and Lock is very very poor quality and very costly
  Likes (5)
- NS
  Nilesh Sodnar
  2 Year ago
  Review for Hero Electric Photon
  1.0
  Ya photon elictric bike bhout kharab hai koi ise na kharide mere pass hai
  Likes (4)
- JR
  Julian Roy
  2 Year ago
  Review for Hero Electric Photon
  3.8
  At this pricing point, it's a fantastic scooter. It is highly beneficial to our environment, and the price of gasoline is rising every month.
  Likes (3)
- TH
  Tapan Hazra
  2 Year ago
  Review for Hero Electric Photon
  3.8
  Best option in this price segment, Environment friendly as it saves fuel. Even the looks, style and engine is quite powerful.
  Likes (4)

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Hero Electric Photon and TVS NTORQ 125 FAQs

What is the on-road price of Hero Electric Photon?

The on-road price of Hero Electric Photon is Rs. 1.25 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of TVS NTORQ 125?

The on-road price of TVS NTORQ 125 is Rs. 95,046 in New Delhi.

Hero Electric Photon vs TVS NTORQ 125

Photon vs NTORQ 125

Specifications Overview

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Instrumentation

Body & Suspension

Engine & Transmission

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

Dimensions & Capacity

Entertainment & Communication

Pros & Cons

Which Scooter Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of Hero Electric Photon and TVS NTORQ 125

Comfort & Convenience

Transmission

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Hero Electric Photon and TVS NTORQ 125 and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

Hero Electric Photon and TVS NTORQ 125 FAQs