TVS Ntorq 125 Race XP Blaze Blue: More Than Just a New Coat of Paint

Nepal's 125cc scooter segment does not have room for half-measures. Buyers here are sharp, price-conscious, and increasingly brand-loyal, and TVS knows that better than most.

Jagadamba Motors, the sole authorised distributor of TVS Motor Company in Nepal, has officially added a Blaze Blue colour variant to the Ntorq 125 Race XP lineup. The new variant is priced at Rs 3,34,400 and brings with it more than just a fresh shade, it packages a new colour LCD instrument console and improved torque delivery through an Integrated Starter Generator, making it the most loaded version of the Race XP to date.

For a scooter that has already crossed the one lakh sales milestone in Nepal, this update is a confident move. TVS is not fixing something broken. It is reinforcing what already works.

Built for Nepali Roads and Nepali Riders

Nepal's riding conditions are unlike most markets TVS serves globally. Kathmandu's ring road at rush hour, the broken stretches of Pokhara's outskirts, the tight uphill climbs through hilly terrain, these demand a scooter that is responsive at low speeds, stable on uneven surfaces, and practical enough for everyday use without sacrificing the character that makes young riders actually want to ride it.

The Ntorq 125 Race XP has always punched hard on that front. The Blaze Blue variant sharpens that edge further. The three-tone colour scheme, blue body panels, grey side sections, and red alloy wheels, is aggressive without being loud. It reads as premium on Kathmandu streets, where the visual language of a scooter often speaks before the rider does. The stealth aircraft-inspired body panels, checkered flag graphics, chest-mounted LED headlamp, and T-shaped daytime running lights all carry over unchanged. They do not need to change. That design still turns heads in 2026 the same way it did at launch.

The Colour LCD: A Real Upgrade

One of the most talked-about additions on the Blaze Blue variant is the colour LCD instrument cluster. Nepal's younger scooter buyers, the core Ntorq audience, spend a meaningful amount of time interacting with the console. Navigation, call alerts, ride mode switching, trip data, all of it lives on that screen. A colour display makes the interface sharper, easier to read in direct sunlight, and simply more satisfying to use. Anyone who has squinted at a monochrome panel on a bright Kathmandu afternoon will appreciate the difference immediately.

Whether TVS plans to extend this colour console to the Race Red and Dark Black variants down the line has not been confirmed. For now, if you want the colour display, the Blaze Blue is the only path, which gives this variant a clear reason to exist beyond aesthetics.

All existing SmartXonnect features remain fully intact: turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, voice assist, call and SMS notifications, last-parked location tracking, ride analytics, and a lap timer via the TVS Connect app. Dual ride modes, Street for city commuting and Race for open roads, continue as well.

Performance: Why the ISG Matters Here

The engine is the same 124.8cc, single-cylinder, 3-valve, air-cooled, fuel-injected unit producing 10.02 PS. That figure has not changed. What has changed is the torque, from 10.8 Nm to 11.5 Nm, and the system responsible for it deserves more attention than a spec sheet gives it.

The Integrated Starter Generator, or ISG, does two things. It replaces the conventional starter motor to enable completely silent ignition, no cranking, no buzz, just a clean start. More importantly for Nepali riders, it provides torque assistance during low-speed acceleration. In a city like Kathmandu, where a rider pulls away from a standstill dozens of times in a single commute, that assistance is felt constantly. The scooter moves away from junctions more cleanly, feels less strained in stop-and-go traffic, and responds quicker when gaps open up.

TVS has already deployed ISG on the Jupiter, Raider 125, and Ntorq 150 in the Nepali market, so this is not a new technology being tested, it is a proven system that has simply arrived on the Race XP. Riders who have used it on other TVS models will know exactly what to expect.

Specifications

• Engine: 124.8cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 3-valve, air-cooled, fuel-injected

• Max Power: 10.02 PS @ 7,000 rpm

• Max Torque: 11.5 Nm (increased from 10.8 Nm via ISG)

• Transmission: Automatic CVT

• 0 to 60 km/h: 8.3 seconds

• Claimed Mileage: approximately 50 kmpl under Nepali test conditions

• Riding Modes: Street and Race

• Length: 1,861mm | Width: 710mm | Height: 1,163mm

• Wheelbase: 1,285mm

• Ground Clearance: 155mm

• Kerb Weight: 116 kg

• Fuel Tank: 5.8 litres

• Under-seat Storage: 20 litres

• Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

• Rear Suspension: Coil spring with hydraulic dampers

• Front Brake: 220mm disc with Synchronised Braking Technology

• Rear Brake: 130mm drum

• Front: 100/80-12 tubeless

• Rear: 110/80-12 tubeless

Features

• Colour LCD instrument cluster (new on Blaze Blue variant)

• SmartXonnect Bluetooth connectivity

• Voice assist

• Turn-by-turn navigation

• Dual ride modes: Street and Race

• Call and SMS notifications

• Ride analytics and lap timer

• USB charging port

• Boot light

• LED headlamp with T-shaped DRL

• ISG for silent start and low-speed torque assist

• Blaze Blue (new), Race Red, Dark Black

Price in Nepal

Buyers can contact the nearest Jagadamba Motors TVS showroom across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, and Chitwan for test rides and EMI options.

Conclusion

In Nepal's 125cc scooter market, where buying decisions often come down to which product offers the most for the price, the Blaze Blue Race XP makes a fairly convincing case. The colour LCD, the ISG-assisted torque gain, and a colour scheme built to stand out in urban traffic are not random additions, they are direct responses to what Nepali riders in this segment actually want from a scooter in 2026.

At Rs 3,34,400, it sits at the top of the Ntorq lineup, and it earns that position. The Ntorq 125 did not cross one lakh units in Nepal by accident. It got there by consistently giving buyers more than they expected at each price point. The Blaze Blue continues that pattern. For anyone already considering the Race XP, this variant removes most of the reasons to look elsewhere.