Everybody will admit that scooters are the most utilitarian and convenient mode of urban transport. Just saddle up, twist and off you go. On a regular everyday run, you forget about performance figures and precise handling. All you need is a comfortable ride and space to carry your stuff around. TVS Motor Company has introduced Jupiter, another addition to their range of fun machines. This new automatic scooter gets added style, power and space.
Jupiter is a smart looking scooter. It has a sharper and masculine appeal as it is positioned across all age brackets for both male and female members of the society. Such a versatile audience means style, sportiness and ruggedness all wrapped in one package. The design of the scooter is modern with clean sharp edges. The clear headlamps give good illumination and spread. Instrument cluster is compact and legible. It displays the speedometer, fuel gauge, low fuel warning and an indicator for economy and power mode. The plastic quality used on the switchgear is made up of decent quality. A handy feature is the pass-light switch which helps a lot through overtaking manoeuvres.
The foot-board has enough space for even mammoth sized feet. There is a hook for hanging your groceries below the rider seat and also below the handlebars. These can be neatly tucked away when not being used thus avoiding the chance of getting bruised on them. Even the under-seat storage compartment is big and will hold a standard helmet in it. Another convenience is the lockable fuel-filler cap which sits just above the tail-light cluster. Insert the key in the slot and turn it to one side to open the fuel-filler, or the other direction for the seat.
Jupiter is powered by the same 109.7cc engine that powers the Wego. TVS claims that power generation of 7.8bhp and 8Nm of peak torque is good for a 0 to 60kmph time of 7.2seconds. Power is delivered to the wheels via a smooth shifting continuously variable transmission (CVT). The delivery has been tuned for city commuting and is strong in the low and mid-rpm range. The top speed we achieved on our ride was an indicated 85kmph and that too with a pillion on board. The ride quality on the Jupiter is very good. It gobbles uneven surfaces with ease and irons out bumps in the road surface giving a comfortable ride. The handling through corners is nimble as well. Of course it is not a performance motorcycle, but for what it is, it is brilliant. This is due to the fact that it uses telescopic fork suspension up-front and gas charged shocks at the rear.
The advantage that Jupiter has is the price tag it holds. At Rs 46,534 (ex showroom Delhi), the Jupiter gives a lot more than what the others have to offer in that bracket. And then the fantastic fuel efficiency figure of 45kmpl that adds another reason to be attracted towards the TVS Jupiter.
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