Petrol heads were thrilled to see the TVS R Cruiser at the 2018 Auto Expo. Since then, the bike has been under the shade and on the production lines. The company plans to launch their motorcycle soon, so it seems that the wait is over. While the Auto Expo model had a rectangular-shaped headlight, the production model has an LED circular headlight with a T-shaped component embedded into it. The T-shaped element could be the LED DRL, which is the signature part on the TVS Zeppelin R.
Similar to the T that is attached to the
headlight, the invites that the company distributed for their event on July 6
featured a T. According to a report from, there are rumors that the TVS
Zeppelin R might be launched at this event. ZigWheels. The excitement is high
as bike enthusiasts have waited for the two-wheeler for more than four years.
Although little information is available
about the bike, it is expected that the TVS cruiser will be powered a mild
hybrid engine with an electric belt final drive. This is an Indian first. The
mild-hybrid engine is a 220cc single-cylinder engine. It produces a peak power
output of 20 hp and a maximum torque output of 18.5Nm. The bike’s looks add
sportiness to bike riding and bulk.
A leaked brochure suggests that the company
might unveil its cruiser under a new title. If the rumours are to be believed,
the bike could be launched under the moniker “Ronin.” Being a product of the
age of technology, the bike is believed to be loaded with features such as
turn-by-turn navigation, TVS’ Glide Through Traffic tech, and smartphone
connectivity, among others.
