TVS Scooty Pep+

TVS Scooty Pep+ is an advanced version of TVS Scooty Pep. It sports a powerful 90cc four-stroke engine that delivers a peak power of 5 bhp and a peak torque of 5.8 Nm.

TVS Scooty Pep+ comes in dual tone colours and new racy graphics. A stylish dash with an easy-reading speedometer cluster and a fresh new range of body colours has been added.

TVS Scooty Pep+ is specially designed for females and comes equipped with a number of user friendly features. The LED lighting in the under-seat storage area, the cell-phone charger below the dashboard, the fluorescent ignition key slot for better visibility at night and the innovative, patented centre-stand design with extra leverage that makes parking the scooterette a breeze, all add to the utility of TVS Scooty Pep+.


TVS Scooty Pep+ Technical Specifications:

ENGINE :
Type	4 stroke single cylinder forced air-cooled
Bore and stroke (mm)	51 and 43
Displacement (cc)	87.8
Max. Power	3.68kw (5 bhp) @ 6500rpm
Torque (Nm)	5.8 @ 4000 rpm
DRIVE :
Clutch	Pivoted clutch centrifugally operated
Drive	Automatic CVT with torque sensor
ELECTRICALS :
Ignition system	Digital DC CDI
Headlamp	12V, 35 / 35 W
Tail Lamp	12V, 21 / 5 W
Turn signal lamp	12V, 10 W
Battery	12V, 5 Ah
DIMENSIONS :
Wheel base (mm) :	1230
Kerb weight (kg)	95
Brake drum front (mm)	110
Brake drum rear (mm)	110
Ground clearance (mm)	135
Tyre size FR & RR (inches)	3.00 x 10
Fuel tank capacity (Ltr.)	5

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

TVS Apache RTR 160

I would never call a 160 bhp motorcycle anything superlative. Matter of principle. King of the motorcycles... So it seems that the New Apache RTR 160 is just a cosmetic upgrade compared to its earlier model. New features seem to be the Tank Scoops, Exposed Chain and the digital speedo which captures data such as top speed.

"Air scoops that help in quicker engine cooling".. Yeah right..!! Make them a little bigger.. like wings, and watch it fly..!! I am sure that the TVS guys have been misquoted here by some over enthusiastic journalist.

Anyway, I called up the TVS dealers here in Delhi and they said that this new variant hasn't arrived here (in Delhi) yet and would take around 15 days to arrive. road, street scorcher, whatever - they are names reserved for motorcycles above 600 cc and should remain so. But if I come down to earth and look at Indian roads, there is a different world around. Here, we have little four stroke machines that do their own little bit of scorching and wheeleing, and in that world, it has its own little tyrants and knights. The Karizma, the Pulsar 200 DTS-i, the CBZ X-Treme, TVS Apache, Pulsar 150.. and that world has just got a new claimant - the TVS Apache RTR 160 motorcycle. Priced right against the other 150 cc models from other manufacturers at Rs 60,000 approx, the Apache RTR with its 160 cc will really be serious temptation for anyone looking for a 150cc category motorcycle.

The TVS Apache motorcycle impressed us all first when they had those bad boys on motorcycles in their TV ad spots that went "now or never" , and "dhinchal dhnchak". The styling caught everyone's eye, and it look just a little while for the Apache to capture everyone's imagination - tired as they were of the Pulsar 150s, 180s that were ruling the road. The TVS Apache quickly captured hearts - OverDrive, BS Motoring and Autocar named it Bike of the Year 2006 and sales were good.

Sometime later, TVS decided to up their game. And thus we have the TVS Apache RTR 160. Adding only 10 cc meant that the bike will still be evaulated against the Pulsar 150 DTS-i - its primary competitor - while beating it easily. Possible, as the TVS motorcycle still weighs some 7 kilograms less than the CBZ X-Treme and Pulsar 150. The Pulsar models have steadily seen upgrades in style, cowl, LCD speedos and LCD tail-lights, and the Apache was going to do all that - plus beat the Pulsar 150 DTS-i on the streets. And going by initial impressions, that is exactly the RTR 160 will do.

So what is the RTR? It is supposed to mean Racing Throttle response - don't take that phrase too seriously, without or without it, the motorcycle will do what it promises. In the TVS Apache RTR 160, the engine capacity si up to 159.7cc. To increase torque, as well as to boost top end whack, bore and stroke were changed to 62 and 52.9 m. What The Apache RTR 160 will give you is 15.2 bhp at 8500 rpm, and a torque of 1.31 kgm at 6000 rpm. To put it in perspective, the the power produced is more than what the original Pulsar 180 did when it hit the market. But the RTR 160 is a lighter motorcycle than the Pulsar 150 and its other competitor, the Hero Honda CBZ X-Treme.

What is the performance on offer? There are no official test rides done by anyone so far - but there are many who rode it and came away and penned down their very favourable first impressions. What TVS claims is a 0-60 kmph figure of 4.8 seconds, and 100 kmph would come up in 17.7 seconds. Actual figures would be a little less exciting than that normally - not that you would still complain. Max speed is claimed to be 118-120 kmph. Almost everyone who rode one claims that the RTR 160 Apache.

The more noticeable difference is the length - the TVS Apache RTR stretches a 2020 mm end to end. The swingarm is 40 mm longer in the RTR 160, all the better for stability. There is a 270 m petal disc- new for India - that cools better and stops great. There is nice styling touches all over in all those places no one would bother earlier. So you have clip-on aluminum handlebars (yay!), LED tail lamp, so-called aircraft-style fuel cap, split grab rail ...

The Apache RTR 160 also features the now standard tachometer, clock, trip meter, fuel guage and odometer.

You are not going to complain about style with the Apache RTR 160. I don't care much for the front fairing (didn't like it in the original Apache either), but the RTR's engine cowl is a neat touch - and the racing stripes, yes! Even the wheels will have a nice pinstripe running along the rim, adding to the style.

Some don't care much for the racing stripe on the front mudguard and elsewhere - but that is a standard complaint between the ones who like their motorcycle plain vs embellished.