TVS Motor Company has launched the TVS
Radeon commuter in India with a price tag of INR 48,400 (ex-showroom Delhi). There
would be variants which will come in the future, pointing out that the launch
is the start of the Radeon's journey. In essence, this could mean that the
company could launch a disc brake variant or a limited edition in the future
(similar to the TVS Victor Premium Edition).
The TVS Radeon is price positioned between the TVS
Star City Plus and the TVS Victor and is designed to address the millennial of
middle India. The motorcycle uses a new single-cradle tubular chassis to
suspend engine as a stressed member. Essential design elements include a ribbed
fuel tank with thigh pads, upright ergonomics, comfortable cushioned seat, and
a rear parcel rack. The Radeon gets modern features like USB charging port, LED
daytime running lights, side stand indicator, twin-pod speedometer, and
electric starter.
The motorcycle will be available for sale across TVS
dealerships in India from next month. The motorcycle is offered in four paint
schemes - White, Black, Purple, and Beige. It comes equipped with telescopic
forks at the front and twin coil-spring shock absorbers at the back.
The TVS Radeon employs a 109.7 cc, single-cylinder,
air-cooled, Dura-Life engine that is capable of producing 8.2 bhp of maximum
power at 7,000 rpm while developing 8.7 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. The
engine is paired to a 5-speed gearbox. The motorcycle comes with a fuel tank
capacity of 10 litres, while it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 69.3 km/l.
The motorcycle has a best-in-segment high ground
clearance and long wheelbase along with a 5 years comprehensive warranty. It
features 18-inch alloy wheels that wrap with Dura-Grip tubeless tires, while
the bike also gets a maintenance-free battery. Anchorage is provided by drum
brakes at both the ends with synchronized braking technology (SBT) as standard.
