The TVS X uses a 4.44 kWh battery pack offering a range of 140 km.

TVS X electric scooter was launched in August 2023. Now, almost two years later, customer deliveries of the flagship e-scooter have finally commenced.

The first units were delivered in Bangalore. Deliveries will begin in four more cities in the next phase.

The TVS X is based on the company's new 'Xleton' architecture. Its design is inspired by the Creon concept that was showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo. It has a maxi-scooter look featuring sporty, dual-tone bodywork, a stepped seat and a 10.25-inch touchscreen instrument console.

The TVS X uses a 4.44 kWh battery pack offering a range of 140 km. It powers a ram-air-cooled permanent magnet mid-drive motor that generates a continuous power of 9.38 BHP. It has three riding modes: Xtealth, Xtride and Xonic. TVS claims the X can sprint from 0-60 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while its top speed is 105 km/h.

The e-scooter comes with a telescopic fork at the front and a single-sided swingarm with an offset mono-shock at the rear. It rides on 12-inch alloy wheels, while braking duties are handled by 220 mm front and 195 mm rear disc brakes, supported by single-channel ABS.

Source: Autocar India

My growing need to ride bikes have only been increasing with the passage of time and with intermittent rides.

BHPian shresan23 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

I have always been fascinated by automobiles as such, cars, bikes and almost anything on or off wheels.

With cars taking the top spot, bikes, a close second. My growing need to ride bikes have only been increasing with the passage of time and with intermittent rides. I have finally gotten the permission to purchase a bike of my own (with my own money of course, 21 year old on an articleship stipend.)

My budget is stretched to a strict 2 lakhs on road, Chennai. Mileage is not the biggest concern as my duty runs are only 10kms a day. I am buying one for the sheer pleasure of riding. (how B2B traffic will help this, is beyond me, but this is more of a youthful and impulsive decision)

I want a bike that is >200cc. I know i am asking a lot for a beginner, but the sub 200cc bikes just seem so underpowered and weak. They dont seem like they have the kick. Of course, TDs will take place, once i have lined up bikes from your suggestions, but, my general opinion is that the sub 200cc bikes, are weak. I am open to arguments that change my mind.

I absolutely hate the bikes that look like proper sport bikes. Naturally that brings me to Retro Classics and Cafe Racers.

Now, i guess the list has been condensed.

1. RE - Hunter, Bullet, Classic, Even Meteor if i get a good deal.
2. Jawa and Yezdi
3. TVS Ronin
4. Honda CB350 series (too expensive, unless i get good discounts)(also, please enlighten me as to the material differences in the models)
5. Hero Mavrick and the Harley counterpart (not keen, due to the bad reviews and 440 seems like an overkill
6. Karizma, an exception to the rule, because nostalgia. (would get vehement opposition, due to the pillion seat being placed at the first floor. My 5 footer mom would have to dive onto the bike)
7. Avenger 220 Street

I have been riding an electric scooter for a couple of years now. Planning to keep it, for my dad and other small commutes (and for saving a little bit of petrol cost here and there)

I would also like to look at electric bikes, but i am not too keen. The silent, torque-ey runs and their fascinations have faded. I no longer do pulls from signals, just to show off the torque of an electric motor. So, electric bikes are on the back burner

Besides, i also have eyes for the Yamaha fz-x, which looks like a cafe racer but is sub 200cc. One of my mates reported a fire issue under his seat, wherein a fire promptly burst out, in the named location. Scary.

Also, on the back burner, is the pulsar 150, the Classic one from a very famous tamil movie. If all else fails, bajaj it is.

This is it. Please do give me valuable insights, as to the bike, my choice, whether i should purchase it fresh or seconds, etc.,

Here's what BHPian Ratan Prabhu had to say on the matter:

Suggest you to not restrict the choice with engine CC limit. Take a test ride of the Yamaha MT15. It's a lightweight fun bike specially in the city. Lacks pillion support.

If you want more power, check out Honda CB300F. It is also lighweight, more powerful and has good torque. Only disadvantage is I'm not sure how well the BigWing service support will be.

Both the above should cost on road around 2.10L in Chennai.

Best value (performance) for money would have been Pulsar NS400Z but not suggesting as it is a 40bhp bike which may not be ideal as a first bike and it will go up to 2.30L on road Chennai.

Cheers.

Here's what BHPian anjan_c2007 had to say on the matter:

The RE range is quite good and these bikes sell. You can select one of your choice. The Jawas and Hondas (Big Wing bikes) are not selling due to obvious reasons and need to be kept at a distance.

TVS Ronin and the Bajaj Pulsar / Avenger ranges are good bikes too. TVS bike components are long lasting but many of the Bajaj bike components conk off even prematurely ( not sure how much they have improvised lately ).

Finally, you can browse through Team BHP two wheeler sales on relevant threads. As I have burnt my fingers, I would suggest purchase of a bike that sells well. Spares for the lemon bikes could go out of stock sooner than for the better selling ones.

Here's what BHPian wheelspinner had to say on the matter:

The Pulsar 150 is the best for a beginner. Please don't even look at 200 cc. It is a murder weapon between your two legs. Trust me, you will be very much inclined to ride fast and then get into an accident. This is my story, I crashed my NS200 (bought for cheap second hand) and broke my leg after getting confident riding it for a while. Our roads are best suited for max 150-180 cc bikes. Anything higher is dangerous, best suited for expressways.

One more thing that works against your favour is that every 200cc+ bike (performance oriented) will heat up like crazy, which will be inconvenient even though manageable in B2B traffic. Also comes with all the expensive maintenance of changing coolant, flushing it and all.

For just city rides, a Pulsar will be fun and punchy. Good luck. Based on my experience of 10 years riding the wild cities.

Keep in mind, in cities you have to be very agile. In your TD, take sharp cuts and see if you can maneuver the bike quickly without stressing out. The REs are very heavy in traffic. Not for a beginner.

Here's what BHPian FireBlade had to say on the matter:

If you can stretch your budget to around 2.5 lacs, then CB350 RS would be a perfect choice for you. Currently I own CB350(Classic) and it's one hell of a bike from looks to comfort to sound/feel and everything. It feels very special as well.

However, as a first time rider, you could also go for Hornet 2.0. It has a very punchy 184.4cc engine that is both smooth and powerful at the same time in typical Honda fashion. The motor is extremely tractable inside town/city and is very fast when you want it to be. It has power to entertain without overwhelming you. I own this beauty as well and absolutely love it.

Kindly go and take a test-ride of Hornet 2.0 and decide for yourself

Here's what BHPian NiInJa had to say on the matter:

Similar to finding a life partner, you won't find the 'best' bike, but you will have to make it perfect for 'you' over time. If you are ready to accept this fact, then any bike you have your heart on, you will make peace with it, despite its shortcomings

Here are some tips that will help you (or confuse you further)

• Short stroke, 4 valve cooled engine: usually rev happy and ready to lurch ahead. But torque concentrated in higher revs -> Have to work with throttle, but power will not taper off at higher rpms -> Higher top speed, sweet sound at higher rpms
• Long stroke, 2 valve engine will oil cooler -> More Torque produced lower down, power tapers at higher rpms -> Easy to ride in cities and less twisting of throttle -> Get noisy above legal speeds with no perceptible feel of increase in power.
• Sharper rake angle (R15) -> Sharper feel at front, good on twisties and safer to lean
• Longer rake angle (Avenger) -> Loose front feel, not good/confidence inspiring when leaning in
• Longer Swingarm (Yamaha FZ250, Dominar, Avenger) -> better feeling of stability at straight line, but risk of rear wheel locking when braking.
• Cradle frame (old Pulsars) -> Engine resting on chassis. Higher center of gravity -> less 'stickiness' on the road -> Higher weight
• Deltabox/Trellis/Single tube frame -> Engine suspended from mount points. Lower center of gravity -> More sticky feel -> Less weight (depends on materials used as well)
• Handlebar, footpeg and seat geometry : will give you either a normal, relaxed, sporty or offroading stance on the bike. Make sure you test this out.

I always felt the Honda Unicorn is the best bike ever made  If only it had more power.

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The King EV Max e-rickshaw has a top speed of 60 km/h and can cover 179 km on a single charge.

TVS Motor Company has launched the King EV Max e-rickshaw priced at Rs 2.95 lakh (ex-showroom). It is the brand’s first electric 3-wheeler.

The TVS King EV Max comes with LED headlamps and taillights and TVS SmartXonnect, offering features like real-time navigation and vehicle diagnostics.

The King EV Max e-rickshaw is powered by a 51.2V lithium-ion LFP battery, offering a range of 179 km on a single charge. The battery can be charged from 0 to 80% in 2 hours and 15 minutes and it takes 3.5 hours to charge it to 100%.

TVS hasn’t shared the exact specifications of the electric motor. However, the company claims that the e-rickshaw can accelerate from 0-30 km/h in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 60 km/h. Top speed varies depending on the driving mode. In ECO mode, speed is restricted to 40 km/h and 50 km/h in City mode. Top speed is achieved in Power mode.

Initially, the TVS King EV Max will be available across select dealerships in UP, Bihar, J&K, Delhi and West Bengal. It comes with a 6-year / 150,000 km warranty and 24/7 roadside assistance for the first 3 years.

The new platforms are reportedly in advanced stages of development.

According to a media report, Norton Motorcycles is working on two new platforms for India. These are expected to spawn models with engine capacities ranging from 350cc to 650cc.

The TVS-owned British motorcycle brand is said to be developing a 350-450cc platform aimed at Indian and other developing markets, while the other one is believed to be a 600-650cc global architecture.

The new platforms are reportedly in advanced stages of development. However, the exact details of the bikes that will be based on these platforms are unclear. That being said, reports suggest that one of the models could be a 350-450cc modern classic that could target Royal Enfield.

Norton Motorcycles was acquired by TVS Motor Company in 2020. The Indian 2-wheeler maker has already invested 200 million pounds in the company to develop new products and expand its market.

Source: Car and Bike

A grab handle has been provided to improve ingress and egress. There’s also a first aid box that’s mounted on the C-pillar

BHPian Omkar recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Big shoutout to libranof1987 for shooting these pictures & his coverage of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Thanks for sharing, man!

Hyundai and TVS have announced that they are exploring the possibilities of partnering up to develop electric 3-wheelers and micro 4-wheelers. They unveiled the Micro Mobility Concept EVs at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Here’s the E4W Concept car which is a 4-seater car for last-mile mobility:

You get a tall windshield with a single wiper and sleek ORVMs:

There’s a nice display in the front which I’m guessing will be customizable to display any text:

It has an open cart-like design with plenty of straight-cut elements:

A very simple and minimalistic dashboard design. You have to pull on the red strap to open the door:

Big rear windshield as well as an oval stop light:

Small fan for the rear passengers and also an umbrella holder:

A grab handle has been provided to improve ingress and egress. There’s also a first aid box that’s mounted on the C-pillar:

A look at the rear seats:

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We might get our first glimpse of Hyundai’s last-mile mobility concept at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo.

Hyundai reportedly plans to enter the electric last-mile mobility segment by partnering with TVS. The two companies are said to be holding talks to jointly develop an electric 3-wheeler for the Indian market.

While the exact details of the partnership are not known, reports suggest that Hyundai is likely to design and engineer the new electric 3-wheeler and TVS will build it under a contract manufacturing agreement. We might get our first glimpse of Hyundai’s last-mile mobility concept at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo.

Earlier, Hyundai’s Executive Chairman Chung Eui-sun met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the future of mobility and ways in which India and Hyundai Motor Group could work closely to develop the mobility industry.

The electric 3-wheeler segment in India is growing at a fast pace. 6,31,855 units were sold between January and November 2024, registering a growth of 20%.

The Apache RTX 300 will be powered by TVS’ brand-new RT-XD4 engine.

TVS’ upcoming 300cc adventure bike has been spotted testing. The new model could be called the Apache RTX 300.

The latest spy images feature a heavily camouflaged test mule of the upcoming 300cc ADV. The bike appears to be a road-biased tourer rather than an off-road-orientated adventure motorcycle.

The test bike has a semi-faired design with a tall windscreen and a prominent beak. It is equipped with a wraparound LED headlamp, a 2-piece seat and a single upswept exhaust.

The Apache RTX 300 will be powered by TVS’ brand-new RT-XD4 engine. This 299cc single-cylinder unit is rated at 34.5 BHP @ 9,000 rpm and 28.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. It will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch.

The test bike can be seen sporting an upside-down fork and a mono-shock at the rear. This road-biased version has alloy wheels that are shod with dual-purpose tyres. The brake setup also looks fairly standard with discs at both ends.

Source: @_j1.no

TVS has also reduced the prices of the Ronin by Rs 15,000.

TVS has unveiled the 2025 edition of the Ronin. The updated model gets dual-channel ABS as standard from the mid-spec variant onwards.

The TVS Ronin was launched in 2022 as a rival to the Honda CB350RS and features a neo-retro design. The 2025 edition will be available in two new colours: Glacier Silver and Charcoal Ember. The Delta Blue and Stargaze Black shades will be discontinued.

The TVS Ronin is powered by a new 225.9cc single-cylinder engine. It produces 20 BHP @ 7,750 rpm and 20 Nm @ 3,750 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

The Ronin is equipped with an upside-down front fork and a mono-shock at the rear. Braking is handled by disc brakes at both ends, supported by dual-channel ABS.

TVS has also reduced the prices of the Ronin by Rs 15,000. The bike is currently available at a starting price of Rs 1.35 lakh.

The first bike powered by the new RT-XD4 engine is likely to be an ADV called the RTX.

TVS has revealed its all-new 300cc engine called the RT-XD4 at MotoSoul 2024.

The RT-XD4 uses a 299cc block with a 78 mm bore and 62.6 mm stroke. The output is rated at 34.5 BHP @ 9,000 rpm and 28.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. 

The new single-cylinder engine has a dual overhead camshaft and features a plasma-coated cylinder with dual cooling jackets. It uses liquid cooling for the head and has an air/oil-cooled crankcase. 

The RT-XD4 single-cylinder engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch. It has a ride-by-wire system and will also be offered with a quickshifter. 

The first bike powered by the new RT-XD4 engine is likely to be an adventure motorcycle called the RTX. 

The Apache RTR 160 4V competes with the Pulsar N160.

The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is now available with an upside-down front fork. The updated bike is priced at Rs 1.40 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Apache RTR 160 4V comes equipped with a 37 mm USD fork that has a gold finish. Besides the updated suspension, no other mechanical changes have been made to the bike.

The Apache RTR 160 4V is powered by the same 160cc, single-cylinder engine as before. It produces 17.55 BHP and 14.73 Nm and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The rear monoshock remains unchanged, along with the braking setup, which includes discs at both ends, supported by dual-channel ABS.

In terms of features, the Apache RTR 160 4V comes with a digital instrument console with TVS SmartXonnect, voice assist, and glide-through tech (GTT). The bike has three riding modes: Sport, Urban, and Rain.