TVS Jupiter MillionR Edition Review

Let me take you back in time to 2013. It was the year when TVS Motor Company decided to set foot in the male scooter segment. To make a mark in the already crowded segment they needed a larger than life product and thus the people of India were introduced to Jupiter. Jumping back to present day (2016) we have a proof of the success that Jupiter brought for TVS, a sales figure of 1 million units in just 3 years! To celebrate the occasion TVS has introduced the MillionR edition for the Jupiter. We recently got our hands on it and discovered what is new in this one in a million scooter.

The most striking changes would be the cosmetic ones. You get a new glossy Royal Wine colour scheme which is complemented by beige panels and floor mat along with a dual tone seat. Addition of chrome on the back of the rear view mirrors over the Jupiter logo further sell this as a premium looking scooty. A new MillionR Edition emblem on the front panel and a MillionR Edition keyring  are also present to further stress on how exclusive this edition is.

For me the selling point of the Jupiter has always been the features that it offers. You get a parking brake which can be very handy in case you want to park on inclines or uneven surfaces. There is an Econometer which shows you whether you are in Eco or Power mode and you also have a fuel gauge along with a low fuel indicator. Speaking of fuel, the company claims an average of 62kmpl which in real world conditions would come down to about 50-55kmpl. You also get TVS' patented E-Z centre stand that allows you to put the Jupiter on the centre stand with almost zero effort. While the 17 litres of under-seat storage might it be the best in class, it does come with a provision to charge your mobile. Driving at night is made even more easy and safe with the twin pilot lamps in the front and rear LED tail-lights. Drifting from the common tradition you get external fuel fill. While you do not have to open the seat while refueling, you still have to get off the scooty as the lock to open the lid is situated on the left side panel. This feature would have made more sense if there was a provision to open the fuel lid from the front.

Now let's get to the performance aspect of the Jupiter. It is still powered by the same 109cc, 4-stroke, single cylinder engine and puts out 7.9hp at 7500rpm and 8Nm of torque at 5000rpm. These figures straightaway point towards a great performance on city roads. You get good acceleration right off the bat which only declines a little, somewhere close to the 60kmph mark. They key change on the performance side comes in the face of a 220mm front disk brake. The rear still gets a 130mm drum brake. The two brakes provide quite the opposite experience. While the front disc is quite powerful and can bring you to a halt in a few seconds, the rear brake is very progressive. We did wish that the rear brake shared the same enthusiasm as the front. The 90/90 12 inch tyres provide a good grip under most circumstances but if you take corners at high speeds then you might feel the rear end slip just a little. The Jupiter gets advanced telescopic suspension in the front and a gas charged mono shock suspension in the rear. This soft suspension setup is in fact my favorite in this segment. Also the 150mm ground clearance means that you don't have to worry about most of the speedbrakers.

Just like the planet Jupiter, the TVS Jupiter is big when it comes to features and convenience. The MillionR edition only couples these features and performance with stunning looks. All this comes at Rs 53,034 (ex-showroom Delhi) and if you ask us then it is quite a fair deal.