TVS Jive - The Auto Clutch Bike from TVS

beejay · 25th November 2009, 16:08

So the Wego should compete with the Activa and the Access?

manojas · 25th November 2009, 16:24

In the city, a clutchless bike make a lot of sense. But going by the fate of Hero Honda Street, it has to be seen which way the Jive goes.

safari_lover · 25th November 2009, 17:10

^I think it is not just clutchless but also gearless, the first AT bike in India, I guess.

Would be interesting to see the market response to it.

aaggoswami · 25th November 2009, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by safari_lover

^I think it is not just clutchless but also gearless, the first AT bike in India, I guess.

Would be interesting to see the market response to it.

Probably this bike will make sense for those who are currently riding At scooters. I am still not able to believe that its 4 speed At. May be its not AT, but its just clutchless i.e. a bike without procedure of manual clutch operation. In any case, it does make sense. 4 speed will ensure good FE.

About scooter, I am not sure if its succeeds or not.
But a move in positive direction. Unlike bajaj that is now detuning the entire Pulsar range.

Good move.

parimal_g · 26th November 2009, 22:55

Nice looking Scooter TVS Wego with some innovative features.

1> Body Balance Technology (Really don't know how it works).
2> 12'' Alloy wheels.
3> Led Tail lamps
4> 110cc with 8 Bhp @ 7500 RPM ,with all aluminum low friction engine.
expect a good mileage from this engine.
5> External fuel filling.
6> Under seat mobile charger.
7> Integrated glove box.

Am sure now Honda and Suzuki will have some competition.

mercedised · 26th November 2009, 23:29

I liked the initiative taken by TVS, atleast there is some one in the Indian market which is doing something that is new and innovative even when the international market is facing recession.

The bike will attract those who likes a Activa, other gearless scooters, but want to ride a motorcycle with features of a gearless scooters.

anekho · 27th November 2009, 01:21

TVS Jive, video from overdrive.

YouTube - TVS Jive walkaround

sajo · 27th November 2009, 11:43

Wont the slightly cheaper Star City make better sense to buy than the Jive ?
It would also probably be more fuel efficient than the Jive.
Even though its a laudable effort, I wonder who would want to go for it ?
The could have revived a segment (left empty by the HH Street), had they launched this as a step-through, because it would slide in neatly between the gearless scooter and motorcycle segment.

beejay · 27th November 2009, 11:57

I have had my share of fun while at college with my roomies Street which was the bike for short errands. Loved the feel of riding cluthless. During my initial runs on start up I used always grab for an invisible clutch. That time I though many manufactuers would come out with more options. Unfortunatley none came up. Now after a decade they have come.

This will be a boon for city driving.

nairrk · 27th November 2009, 12:25

No clutch but still need to engage gears?
Without clutch what is the importance of a Gear?

Can we call it as gearless Bike, like Mahindra flyte,Tvs scooty,honda active etc?

Spals · 28th November 2009, 16:11

This bike from TVS is only without clutch and not wothout gears. It does have the regular gears only the trouble of having to press the clutch every time while changing gears is not there. And it is in no way like the scooters which is again not AT but a CVT called a continously variable transmission it does not have any specific gears which shift automatically but its like a continous gear change. I do not think it will effect the fuel efficiency bcoz the rider decides when to shift gears considering many factors other than speed unlike the AT which shifts the gears only based on speeds.

nairrk · 17th April 2010, 11:25

TVS recently introduced their new Clutch Free Bike 'JIVE'
4 stroke single cylinder engine with 8.4bhp at 7500 Rpm max power,
4 automatic Gear (auto clutch), Rotary gear technology etc.

Any opinion about this bike ?
Any one already bought one and can they give comments?

Thanks

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MODS: Please merge the thread, if similar one already exists.
Also not sure if this is the right place to post this quiery.

abhipuru16 · 17th April 2010, 11:28

LOL nairji, where have you posted it? Mistake?

DRIV3R · 17th April 2010, 11:31

I heard that it is easy to drive in the city. A decent FE too. Getting used to the absence of the clutch lever takes some time though.

Bike can be started in any gear and can be brought down to neutral from any gear.

The other bike or rather step-thru that had rotary clutchless GB was the HH Street.

nairrk · 17th April 2010, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIV3R

I heard that it is easy to drive in the city. A decent FE too. Getting used to the absence of the clutch lever takes some time though.

Bike can be started in any gear and can be brought down to neutral from any gear.

The other bike or rather step-thru that had rotary clutchless GB was the HH Street.

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Imo, this bike will be easy for those who are using gearless scooters like
Honda activa/scooty/mahindra fyte-rado etc. But in this, one still need to
change gears whereas in gearless scooters one can strightaway accelerate.
However in clutch/gear, one has to come from neutral,1st,2nd etc to achieve the correct speed. But in Jive, I think on any gear the bike can be moved also the engine will not go off even if one stop without bringing the
gear into neutral (Rotary gear technology?)!

25th November 2009, 16:08	#16
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,974 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	So the Wego should compete with the Activa and the Access?
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25th November 2009, 16:24	#17
manojas BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 129 Thanked: 102 Times	The future of Jive In the city, a clutchless bike make a lot of sense. But going by the fate of Hero Honda Street, it has to be seen which way the Jive goes.
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25th November 2009, 17:10	#18
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 785 Times	^I think it is not just clutchless but also gearless, the first AT bike in India, I guess. Would be interesting to see the market response to it.
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26th November 2009, 22:55	#20
parimal_g BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 442 Thanked: 278 Times View My Garage	Nice looking Scooter TVS Wego with some innovative features. 1> Body Balance Technology (Really don't know how it works). 2> 12'' Alloy wheels. 3> Led Tail lamps 4> 110cc with 8 Bhp @ 7500 RPM ,with all aluminum low friction engine. expect a good mileage from this engine. 5> External fuel filling. 6> Under seat mobile charger. 7> Integrated glove box. Am sure now Honda and Suzuki will have some competition.
	() Thanks

26th November 2009, 23:29	#21
mercedised Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 1,242 Thanked: 449 Times View My Garage	I liked the initiative taken by TVS, atleast there is some one in the Indian market which is doing something that is new and innovative even when the international market is facing recession. The bike will attract those who likes a Activa, other gearless scooters, but want to ride a motorcycle with features of a gearless scooters.
	() Thanks

27th November 2009, 11:43	#23
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,157 Times	Wont the slightly cheaper Star City make better sense to buy than the Jive ? It would also probably be more fuel efficient than the Jive. Even though its a laudable effort, I wonder who would want to go for it ? The could have revived a segment (left empty by the HH Street), had they launched this as a step-through, because it would slide in neatly between the gearless scooter and motorcycle segment.
	() Thanks

27th November 2009, 11:57	#24
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,974 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	I have had my share of fun while at college with my roomies Street which was the bike for short errands. Loved the feel of riding cluthless. During my initial runs on start up I used always grab for an invisible clutch. That time I though many manufactuers would come out with more options. Unfortunatley none came up. Now after a decade they have come. This will be a boon for city driving.
	() Thanks

27th November 2009, 12:25	#25
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,446 Thanked: 687 Times View My Garage	No clutch but still need to engage gears? Without clutch what is the importance of a Gear? Can we call it as gearless Bike, like Mahindra flyte,Tvs scooty,honda active etc?
	() Thanks

28th November 2009, 16:11	#26
Spals BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 40 Thanked: 17 Times	This bike from TVS is only without clutch and not wothout gears. It does have the regular gears only the trouble of having to press the clutch every time while changing gears is not there. And it is in no way like the scooters which is again not AT but a CVT called a continously variable transmission it does not have any specific gears which shift automatically but its like a continous gear change. I do not think it will effect the fuel efficiency bcoz the rider decides when to shift gears considering many factors other than speed unlike the AT which shifts the gears only based on speeds.
	() Thanks

17th April 2010, 11:25	#27
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,446 Thanked: 687 Times View My Garage	TVS Jive 110cc Bike TVS recently introduced their new Clutch Free Bike 'JIVE' 4 stroke single cylinder engine with 8.4bhp at 7500 Rpm max power, 4 automatic Gear (auto clutch), Rotary gear technology etc. Any opinion about this bike ? Any one already bought one and can they give comments? Thanks + MODS: Please merge the thread, if similar one already exists. Also not sure if this is the right place to post this quiery.
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17th April 2010, 11:28	#28
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	LOL nairji, where have you posted it? Mistake?
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17th April 2010, 11:31	#29
DRIV3R Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,941 Thanked: 2,360 Times	I heard that it is easy to drive in the city. A decent FE too. Getting used to the absence of the clutch lever takes some time though. Bike can be started in any gear and can be brought down to neutral from any gear. The other bike or rather step-thru that had rotary clutchless GB was the HH Street.
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