Archive : TVS

A strong and a consistent demand across all the segments have resulted in the cumulative growth of 15% for TVS. The overall sales in July 2010 was 1, 66, 214 and the company bettered it by posting a figure of 1,89, 962 units this month. While the company’s major production is for domestic market, the exports too seem to be rising exponentially. This year the company has posted growth of 34%. Being [...]

TVS Indonesia released the Tormax step-through in May this year which has a new 3-valve 150cc engine. The Tormax features a one of a kind switch which enables the rider to choose between two different exhaust notes, basically enabling the rider to either connect or release the muffler from the end can. The reason behind reminding you about these features is that the Tormax step-through has now been [...]

TVS has launched the MAX4R LX on the 30th of May. On the lines of the Max4R launched last year, the Max4R LX is an enhanced, rugged version. The LX variant has been made stronger and tougher to carry heavy loads (for people who use their motorcycle for carrying baskets, sacks, logs, cans and vessels). What are the features on the TVS Max4R LX? Few points to talk about on this motorcycle are the mobile [...]

TVS Indonesia released the TurboMax step-through last month with a new 3-valve 150cc engine. We presented the list of new technologies on the TurboMax in a stand-alone blog post. One of the interesting and unique features was Dual Tune Exhaust. A switch on the handlebar allows the TurboMax rider to toggle between two exhaust notes. In India it is a common sight to see Pulsar riders fit cans to exhaust [...]

TVS Indonesia recently introduced the Tormax step-through with a handful of new technology. The development of these technologies would be with a broader scope – to feature them across the entire range of bikes. Turbotune Technology Turbotune Technology is a patent owned by TVS. The liquid-cooled 150cc engine uses three valves – two intake and one exhaust. The power output as a result [...]

Hosur-based Two- and Three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motors will introduce “Tormax” in Indonesia during mid-May, Indonesian auto blogs are reporting. Tormax technology stands for Maximum Torque and will be seen first on a 150cc single cylinder, air-cooled engine. Our Indonesian language skills aren’t at their best, but what we understand is this technology is similar to the three-valve, [...]

Inspired by the Tata Nano mania, TVS Motors has started work on India’s cheapest bike which will only set you back by only Rs 30,000. The key aspects of development that are under consideration are good technology, fuel efficiency and low cost. The company wants to target a space between the moped segment and bike segment. The cheapest moped that TVS sells is for Rs 25,000 and the cheapest bike [...]

TVS is planning to upgrade their two best selling models – the Apache and the Scooty Pep. Both products have contributed heavily to the company’s sales figures over the last few years. In order to further benefit on the popularity, the company has decided to give customers upgraded models. However the picture is not clear at the moment as to what these upgrades are as the talks are still [...]

We posted about the launch of Apache ABS yesterday. We thought that the ABS of the Apache won’t be a high-spec version thanks to the price constraints. But looking at the specifications of the ABS reported in Burnyourfuel.com, we are completely awe-struck. TVS seem to have developed a gem of a technological marvel in the form of the ABS. A whole lot of crucial safety functions are incorporated [...]

TVS has always been a fore-runner when it comes to bringing to India the latest technology available elsewhere in the world. India’s first bike with a catalytic converter (the Shogun), India’s first bike with rear and petal disks (the Apache) are some of the glorious examples of their technical expertise. At the Auto Expo last year, TVS showcased hybrid three and two-wheeler and prior to [...]