TVS has come up with its new model TVS Flame SR125. It is a 125 cc bike capable of generating 10.5 Bhp@7500 rpm and a maximum of torque of 10nm@ 6000 rpm. The bike comes with a 3 valve CCVTI engine (controlled Combustion –variable timing Intelligent).
This technology, the company claims, provides you a combination of both power and better mileage. The tumble-swirl port combination not only helps in less gear shifting in the city riding but also provides better mileage at the same time.
The fuel tank capacity is only 7.5 litre. The kerb weight of the bike is 123 Kg for the drum version and 126 Kg for the disc one.
The styling of the bike has been improved by the all new body graphics. It also comes up with a wider rear tyre this time helping for achieving better grip on the road. The digital console consists of a bright LCD screen which displays information like ODO meter, trip meter, fuel indicator and clock. There is a new feature in this bike called IMI (intelligent mileage indicator) which tells you the instantaneous mileage of the bike as you ride it. The service reminder indicator is also present in it. The on tank storage is really handy for the storage of small items like a small water bottle or any kind of documents.
Entry posted on July 29, 2009 by
Shrawan Raja;
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TVS Motor Company announced it would launch high capacity gearless scooters in the next three months. This move will place it in a suitable position to gain lost ground from leader Honda, who with its Activa and Aviator has taken 57.11% of the scooter market in India.
No information on its capacity is available at present. Could TVS transplant the Flame’s 125cc engine on its scooters?
Right now, TVS sells sub-100cc engine scooters like the Scooty Streak, Pep and Teenz.
After viewing endless number of TV Ads and its making, hearing people rant about its ‘racing DNA’ and improvements, I decided to test ride the new TVS Apache RTR 180. I have ridden Apache RTR 160, I was impressed by its performance which boosted my expectations for this new 177.4 cc bike.
The new Apache RTR 180 develops an impressive 17 bhp @ 8500 rpm, though the absence of fuel injection was a bit of a disappointment.
I got a titanium grey bike for the ride and I was set to fly. Here are my observations of the bike -
The TVS Apache RTR 180′s TV advertisement isn’t anywhere near to what Bajaj does with its bikes on film. But TVS’s latest attempt is stronger than anything else seen before, it is far better than Hero Honda’s blunt and pointless films that make us switch channels or go to sleep.
This video shows what went into making the new Apache’s commercial, right from the sets in Australia.
TVS Motor Company has finally released the upgraded version of its controversial Flame 125 cc bike, but this time also it’s without the elusive twin spark technology.
The 2009 Flame is marketed as TVS Flame SR 125. A fatter rear tyre accompanied by new graphics and color schemes are the only changes the bike has undergone. The disc brake version is priced at Rs. 47,550/- ex-showroom.
The much awaited Apache RTR 180 has finally been launched by TVS. The engine displacement is 177.3cc and produces 17.3 PS of power at 8500rpm slightly more than the segment benchmark, the new Bajaj Pulsar 180 and an increase of 2PS from the RTR 160.
Torque also receives a boost to 15.5Nm from 13.1Nm previously. The TVS Apache RTR 180 has longer wheelbase than RTR 160 by 26mm and larger 110/80 17? tubeless tires. While RTR 180 doesn’t get fuel injection, that’s all the rage in motorcycles these days.
Entry posted on April 19, 2009 by
Shrawan Raja;
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The wait for the TVS Apache RTR 180 has been long and hard and it finally is here! The Bajaj Pulsar 180 has got something to bitch about. It’s a promotional video of the 180cc version of the TVS Apache which currently displaces 160cc and comes in carburetted and fuel injected versions.
The Apache 180cc will produce 17.3ps of power and carry rear disc brakes. Information on the launch date, variants and prices have not been set afloat. We expect the bike to arrive at dealer showrooms by the end of May.
Entry posted on March 2, 2009 by
harry;
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The Scooty pep has been a massive hit and it was getting very common. TVS has given the Scooty pep a new update and has named it the Scooty Streak. IAB got the chance to put it to its paces. Read on to find out how it feels.
