TVS Bikes
TVS Motor is the third largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India and is ranked top ten globally. It is the first company in the world to be conferred with “The Deming Prize” for TQM (Total Quality Management). The company was first in India to launch 2-seater 50cc moped and 100cc Indo-Japanese motorcycles in partnership with Suzuki. Presently, TVS Apache, TVS Victor, TVS Scooty, TVS Centra and TVS Fiero are the popular bikes in Indian market. The Group was established in 1911. T. V. Sundaram Iyengar is the founder of the company.
TVS Apache
TVS Apache is very high performance bike. TVS Apache is well styled and has awesome finish. The design theme of the bike is unique, stocky, but muscular. The headlamp is arrow shaped and fares combo along with triangular front mudguard giving it an aerodynamic look. The fuel tank capacity of 16 litres, gives Apache a heavy front look, similar to Pulsar and Unicorn. The other features include a dual cradle chassis, six-spoke, matt-black finished alloy wheels, rectangular-section swing arm for the rear wheel and a straight, low-set handle bar that offers the rider a forward position. By far it has been one of the most successful model from TVS. It was given the following awards in 2006
Awards
CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards 2006: Bike of the Year
OVERDRIVE Awards 2006: Bike of the Year
Business Standard Motoring Awards 2006: Bike of the Year
BBC Top Gear: Design of The Year 2006 – Two Wheelers
TVS Victor is 4-Stroke, 125cc, performance motorcycle with VT-i technology. It is available in three different models: TVS Victor Edge, TVS Victor GLX 125 and TVS Victor GX. TVS Victor has number of innovative features. Its engine has temperature sensors which can sense, the engine temperature is low and the engine then activates the spark plug and advances the ignition timing. This allows the bike to start fast and with lesser fuel. TVS Victor has good suspension and better shock absorption. It includes advanced safety features. The features include are optional right side disc brake for instant stop and provide good braking control. It has mileage of 60-65 kmpl.
TVS Centra
TVS Centra is equipped with super efficient 100cc VTi engine, developed by TVS Motors themself. The engine has 7.5 Brake Horse Power (Bhp) @ 7250 RPM making it a powerful motorcycle in its segment. VT-i (variable timing - intelligent) engine contains the dual spark plugs. It also has advanced microprocessor control system that adjusts the ignition timing based on certain information, such as engine temperature, rpm level, etc. It has superior performance and great fuel economy than its previous models.
Technical Specifications
Engine: 99.8 cc
Power: 7.5 bhp@ 7500 rpm
Torque: 7.5@ 5000 rpm
Weight: 106.00
Clearance: 51.00
Fuel Tank: 13.00
Wheelbase: 1250.00
Gears: 5 Speed
Top Speed: 87
Brakes: Drum
Fuel Economy: 68
TVS Fiero FX
TVS Fiero Fx is equipped with the features like round headlamps, round mirrors, turn signal lamps and innovative twin pod instrument cluster containing the speedometer and trip tachometer together. The engine of Fiero has the single cylinder which is air-cooled, 4 stroke 150cc. The engine generates a peak power output of 12 bhp at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.5 Nm at 6500 rpm.
Overall TVS is getting noticed in Indian Two Wheeler Market.