I have been riding and reviewing scooters and bikes in India for more than ten years. When I first heard about the TVS Ntorq 150 fuel economy claims I was curious but also a bit skeptical. Showroom numbers often look good on paper. Reality is usually different. So I decided to test it myself in real city traffic and on highways. No filter, no sugar coating, just my honest experience
Why I wanted to test TVS Ntorq 150
TVS Ntorq 150 is not your normal lazy-around-town scooter. It has a punchy engine and promises a balance of performance and mileage. I remember testing a 125cc scooter years back. Company claimed 55 to 60 kmpl. Real world gave me 42 to 45. That memory stuck with me. So I wanted to see if TVS Ntorq 150 can really deliver on its fuel economy claims
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And there was this one friend. Bought TVS Ntorq 150 in Mumbai. He said “This scooter is fast and mileage is good too”. Three months later he admitted “Yaar, engine is drinking more than I expected”. That little talk made me more cautious. Marketing is clever, real life is not always that generous
How I tested TVS Ntorq 150
I rode about 200 to 220 km over two weeks. City roads, some suburbs, occasional highway stretches. Mix of stop-start, normal commuting and occasional throttle bursts. Fuel topped up at trusted stations. Riding style was normal, not hypermiling. Aggressive bursts sometimes, smooth riding other times
The numbers? Relaxed city and suburban riding gave around 45 to 48 km per litre. Heavy city traffic brought it down to 38 to 40 kmpl. Highway run at 80 to 90 km per hour gave me 50 to 52 kmpl. Overall average settled around 42 to 45 kmpl. Reasonable but far from showroom magic
What it really means
City riders, especially in stop and go traffic, should not expect 50 plus kmpl from TVS Ntorq 150. Aggressive riding will bring numbers down to mid 30s. Gentle, smooth riding might hit mid 40s. Highway cruising is good for numbers but most of us do short trips. So expect realistic average around 42 to 45
Power comes at a cost. TVS Ntorq 150 is quick when you open the throttle. I remember overtaking a rash rider on a Gurgaon flyover. Engine responded instantly. But fuel dropped faster too. If you push it for performance you pay for it in mileage. That’s life on two wheels
The good and the annoying
For a 150cc scooter TVS Ntorq 150 delivers decent real world fuel efficiency. Around 42 to 45 kmpl on average is fair. Some smaller 110cc scooters can give worse mileage if ridden hard. What bothers me is consistency. Young buyers often ride aggressively, braking and accelerating a lot. Then mileage can drop. I also heard some small town dealers giving odd tips about keeping mileage perfect. Mostly superstition but it tells you mileage is very rider dependent
Should you buy it?
If your daily trips are short, smooth and you enjoy occasional bursts of speed, TVS Ntorq 150 is a fun choice. Mileage will stay reasonable. If you are a thrill seeker, using it like a mini bike every day, fuel economy will drop to mid 30s. Then running cost increases. Balance between performance and fuel efficiency is key. Accept that trade off and it’s a great scooter
From my experience, TVS Ntorq 150 is fun, peppy, and gives reasonable fuel efficiency if ridden smart. Don’t expect magic numbers in heavy city traffic. Treat it as performance scooter that can still sip fuel decently if you are careful. That’s the reality of owning TVS Ntorq 150 in India