BBC Top Gear India – July 2019

126 JULY 2019 → TOPGEAR.COM

Max. Torque

(Nm)

0-100kph

(sec)

Fuel Economy

(kpl)

Alloys Pass beam switchTachometerTripmeterABS Brakes Front/ RearTubeless TyreLeg guardTG Rating

Price Numbers Features

TOPGEAR

NEW BIKE GUIDE

Ex-India Engine Max. Power

(Bhp)

Length X Width X Height

Tiger 1200 XCx 17 Lakh* 3cyl 1215cc 139 122 NA NA No Yes Yes Yes Yes Disc Yes Yes - –

TVS

TopGear on TVS: They’ve had their ups and downs but seem sorted out now. Strong presence in southern India,

rest of India needs some attention.

Last year at TG Awards

NA

Number of service centres: NA

APACHE: Into its second generation now with a bigger engine and more ‘race effects’. Still a great looker. Nature of build: Domestic

Apache RR310 2.05 Lakh* 1cyl 312.2cc 33 27.3 7.17 NA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Disc Yes Yes 8/10 2001x786x1135

Apache RTR 160 4V 81,490 1cyl 159.7cc 15.2 13.1 NA NA Yes Yes Yes Yes No Disc Yes Yes – 2050x790x1050

Apache RTR 180 ABS 91,000 1cyl 177.4cc 17.03 15.5 NA NA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Disc Yes Yes 7/10 2085x730x1105

Apache RTR 200Fi4V 1.05 Lakh 1cyl 197.75cc 20.7 18.1 12.1 NA Yes Yes Yes Yes No Disc Yes Yes 8/10 2050x790x1015

JUPITER: TVS’s latest offering to take on the Honda Activa, just that it looks too similar to its rival. Nature of build: Domestic

Jupiter 52,000* 1cyl 109.7cc 7.8 8 NA 62 Yes No No No No Drum Yes No 8/10 1834x650x1114

Jupiter Classic 57,000* 1cyl 109.7cc 7.8 8.4 NA 62 Yes No No No No Di/Dr Yes No 8/10 1834x650x1115

NTORQ: Brisk, smart looks and loaded with features – TVS’ first attempt at a 125cc scoot is impressive Nature of build: Domestic

Ntorq 58,750 1cyl 124.8cc 9.2 10.5 NA NA Yes Yes No Yes No Di/Dr Yes Yes 8/10 1865x710x1160

RADEON 110: A new stylish 110cc that breaks away from convention Nature of build: Domestic

Radeon 110 48,400 1cyl, 109.7cc 8.4 8.7 NA NA Yes Yes No No No Drum Yes Yes – 2006x705x1070

SCOOTY PEP+: It’s tiny, petite and peppy. Convenient for city errands. But buy a bike for regular commuting. Nature of build: Domestic

Scooty Pep+ 40,000* 1cyl 87.8cc 4.8 5.8 NA 65 No No No No No Drum Yes No 4/10 1735x590x1065

SPORT: It is the entry level commuter bike from TVS. Nature of build: Domestic

Sport 47,000* 1cyl 99.7cc 7.3 7.5 NA 95 Yes Yes No No No Drum Yes No – 1950x705x1080

STAR CITY+: Efficient, comfortable and refined. Looks nice, too. A good first buy. Nature of build: Domestic

Star City+ 51,000* 1cyl 109.7cc 8.3 8.7 NA 86 Yes Yes No Yes No Drum Yes No 4/10 1980x705x1080

VICTOR: An old nameplate returns. Looks good for a commuter, and also packs in some useful equipment Nature of build: Domestic

Victor Disc 55,000* 1cyl 109.7cc 9.4 9.4 NA 72 Yes Yes No Yes No Di/Dr Yes No 7/10 1980x705x1080

WEGO: With the Wego, TVS has set its eyes on Honda’s share of the gearless two-wheeler market. Nature of build: Domestic

Wego Disc 56,000* 1cyl 109.7cc 7.8 8.4 NA 62 Yes No No No No Di/Dr Yes No 7/10 1834x640x1115

ZEST: It is now comes with matte paint scheme and aesthetic changes. Nature of build: Domestic

Zest 50,000* 1cyl 109.7cc 7.8 8.4 NA NA No No No No No Drum Yes No – 1770x660x1139

UM

TopGear on UM:

We don’t know much about them yet, but UM have brought along some pretty interesting looking options.

Last year at TG Awards

NA

Number of service centres: 44

COMMANDO: A muscle-y cruiser. We’ll wait till we ride it to tel you more about it. Nature of build: Domestic

Commando 1.80 Lakh* 1cyl 279.5cc 24.8 23 NA NA No Yes No Yes No Di/Dr Yes Yes – 2257x780x1140

Commando Classic 1.98 Lakh* 1cyl 279.5cc 24.8 23 NA NA No Yes No Yes No Di/Dr Yes Yes 5/10 2257x780x1140

Commando Mojave 1.80 Lakh* 1cyl 279.5cc 24.8 23 NA NA No Yes No Yes No Di/Dr Yes Yes 5/10 2257x780x1140

SPORT: It is the entry level cruiser from UM’s stable. Nature of build: Domestic

Sport S 1.64 Lakh* 1cyl 279.5cc 24.8 23 NA NA Yes Yes No Yes No Di/Dr Yes Yes 5/10 2257x780x1140