TVS Motor Company has announced its foray into the premium lifestyle segment with the launch of the industry's first ‘modern-retro’ motorcycle – the TVS Ronin. Designed ground up, the TVS Ronin will be available in three variants - TVS Ronin SS, TVS Ronin DS, and the top variant, TVS Ronin TD. It will be available in select dealerships across the country starting July 2022.
The SS variant will cost Rs 1.49 lakh, the DS variant will cost Rs 156,500 and the TD variant will cost Rs 168,750 onward, ex showroom, India. The TVS Ronin industry first features include dual-channel ABS, voice assistance, and enhanced connectivity. In another first, the TVS Ronin will launch with an exclusive range of branded world-class merchandise and custom accessories, a configurator and a dedicated experience programme.
Technical Specifications
The TVS Ronin is powered by a single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valve, SOHC 225.9cc oil cooled petrol engine that gives out max power of 20.4ps@7750rpm and a peak torque of 19.93Nm@3750rpm. The TVS Ronin is built on a double cradle split synchro stiff frame. In front it has a 41mm USD suspension while at the rea it has monoshock with 7 step adjustable preload. The engine is mated to a 5 speed gearbox and has a assist and slipper clutch.
A Whole New Lifestyle
• Comfortable riding experience across terrains
• TVS Ronin CuLT – where Culture, Lifestyle, and Travel come alive
Digital Riding Experience
• Configurator for effortless customisation
• Digital cluster with SmartXonnect
• AR experience through the TVS Arive app
Exclusive Merchandise & Accessories
• Extensive range of merchandise and riding gear
• Curated kits with exclusive accessories
Key features of the new TVS Ronin
• All LED Lamps
• Signature T-shaped pilot lamp
• Asymmetric Speedometer
• Exhaust & Muffler design
• Chain Cover
• 9 Spoke Alloy Wheels
• Block Tread Tyres
State of the Tech
• Digital Cluster (DTE - Distance to Empty, ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival, Gear Shift Assist, Side Stand Engine Inhibitor, Service Due Indication, Low Battery Indicator)
• Voice Assist
• Turn by Turn Navigation
• Incoming Call Alert / Receive
• Custom Window Notification
• Ride Analysis on TVS SmartXonnect App
Effortless Experience Riding
• Rain & Urban ABS Modes
• Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) – Low noise feather touch start
• Upside Down Front Fork (USD)
• Rear Monoshock
• Glide Through Technology (GTT)
• Assist and Slipper Clutch
• 3-Step Adjustable lever
Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company, said, “The launch of the new TVS Ronin is a significant milestone for TVS Motor. The TVS Ronin motorcycle is designed from a blank canvas to be a reflection of the spontaneous, fluidic, versatile and multi-faceted young rider of today. It is designed to create an effortless and ‘unscripted’ riding experience. True to the TVS brand it has cutting edge technology and connectivity. TVS Ronin is a lifestyle partner complete with an exclusive range of merchandise and accessories, a riding community, and an effortless customisation process.”
Vimal Sumbly, Head Business- Premium, TVS Motor Company, commented, “Motorcycling at the global level is changing. It is moving from serving a functional purpose to enabling self-expression, freedom, and the willingness to explore. Inspired by our customers’ need to chart ‘unscripted’ journeys, the TVS Ronin will carve a new segment based on an emerging lifestyle free from stereotypes, dated codes, and legacy baggage. This is thereby transforming the premiumisation into personalisation more and more, creating a trend in the two-wheeler segment. The motorcycle will bring a premium lifestyle experience for our customers, offering a differentiated brand ecosystem. I am sure our customers would appreciate the distinctive riding character of this motorcycle.”
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