100cc scooter from TVS to be priced around 45k rupees

TVS_ScooterSuccess of the Scooty brand will pull customers towards the bigger and more powerful scooter

The new 100cc TVS scooter is designed to target market leader Activa, which sells in large numbers (55,000 units a month). The body, unlike other scooters, is built using metals and will pricing is expected close to the 45k rupee mark.

The 100cc TVS scooter, according to sources, will be capable of good acceleration and speed. The handling is also regarded to be close to the Activa’s.

Dealers of TVS motorcycles claim the good brand image the Scooty enjoys in India will help provide the 100cc scooter with a solid start. Even if it does a third of the 55,000 units the Activa does, TVS would be happy with it, convey company sources.

TVS will launch 100cc motorcycle and scooter by March 2010

TVS Motors will launch a 100cc scooter and motorcycle for the executive segment by the completion of the current financial year. At present, TVS manufactures two scooters — Scooty Pep and Scooty Streak — belonging to the sub-100cc segment.

Technical specifications of the vehicles are not known, but both the vehicles will be built at the company’s Hosur plant.