TVS Flame CCVTi 125

TVS launched its Flame CCVTi to compete in the 125cc segment.
Flame’s design is unique, per se. But does it look good? It depends on your perception. So far people have told me that it is different but not outstanding.

With looks and specs like these, the TVS Flame will probably be positioned as a premium 125 cc offering. The soon to be launched 125 cc Exceed from Bajaj will cater to the entry level 125 cc segment. But after looking at the pics of the Flame, I doubt that anyone is going to look at any other 125 cc bike.

Some people like it and some do not admire it, but looks are just a minor aspect of biking in non-youth, non-sporty audience. People are more concerned about mileage for 100cc and 125cc bikes.The ’shoulders’ in the tank looks like its been copied from the Hunk. I do not want to talk too much about the looks because picture speaks a 1000 words .

Tank mounted turn indicators of the 125 cc TVS Flame

When I took the bike for a test ride, I doubted whether it is a 125cc one. The pickup is not as good as its competitor, the Hero Honda Glamour.

Although TVS claims to have incorporated a 3-valve technology instead of the regular 2 valve one, there does not seem to be a significant difference. I wish that companies will stop featuring, ‘hey this bike has this, it has that, this is better’ and instead focus on the real performance of the bike. As the famous saying goes, action speaks louder than words.

Digital Speedometers of the 125 cc TVS Flame

TVS has tried something new and innovative in the dashboard called the IMI - Instant Mileage Indicator. The digital console has a real time fuel efficiency indicator and lets you know the approximate mileage your bike is giving and you can adjust your riding to give the maximum mileage. Such features were available only in very high end cars till now.

The Headlamp of the 125 cc TVS Flame

Would I buy this bike? No, because in my research I have found that even though some models may be good, the service is not of good quality. This does not mean that it is the same everywhere, but I have noticed that there is not much pressure from the head office of TVS to maintain quality standards in the service centers.

Exhaust of the 125 cc TVS Flame

The mileage of the bike in our test drive was 60 kmpl in normal city riding and upto 70 kmpl in the highways. If you want a 125cc bike, go for Glamour instead of Flame. (Hey! I am not the marketing manager of Hero Honda, but I really feel that Hero Honda bikes are much better than the other bikes in the market in terms of quality).

Technical Specifications of the TVS Flame:

The TVS Apache has a wheelbase of 1300 mm

The Bajaj Pulsar has a wheelbase of 1320 mm

The TVS Flame CCV-Ti has a wheelbase of 1320 mm..!!

The Wheelbase of the Flame is bigger than the Apache and as big as the Bajaj Pulsar..!!

Engine

• Engine (CC): 124.8 CC, 4 Stroke with CCV-Ti


• Max Power: 10.5 bhp @ 8250 rpm


• Max Torque: 10 Nm @ 6250 rpm


• Gear Box: 4 Speed


• Bore X Stroke: 54.5 X 53.5


• Carburettor Type: VM Type- Ucal

Wheels/Tyres

• Wheels Type: Mag alloys


• Front Tyre: 90 X 90 X 17


• Rear Tyre: 90 X 90 X 18


• Brake - Front: 230 mm disc


• Brake - Rear: 130 mm drum

Supension:

• Front: Telescopic


• Rear: 5 Step Adjustable, Gas Filled

Dimensions:

• Wheelbase: 1320 mm


• Overall Height: 1070 mm


• Overall Length: 2030 mm


• Overall Width: 760 mm


• Ground Clearance: 165 mm


• Kerb Weight: 121 Kg


• Fuel Tank: 8.0 litre


• Fuel Reserve: 2.0 litre

Electricals

• Headlamp: 12V 35/35 W Halogen


• Tail Lamp: 12V 21W/5W


• Turn Indicators: 12V 16 W


• Battery: 12V- 5 Ah


• Ignition System: IDI System

TVS Flame 125cc Specifications:

Top Speed: 95kph
Engine: 124.8cc, CCVTi
Maximum Power: 10.5Bhp@8250rpm
Maximum Torque: 10Nm@6000rpm
Gears: 5 Speed
Length: 2030.00 mm
Weight: 121.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 165.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 9.50 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1320.00 mm

Price: Rs.46,000