TVS Motor Company has launched the company’s first neo-retro roadster, the new TVS Ronin. The Ronin comes in three variants, with prices ranging from Rs. 1.49 lakh to Rs. 1.71 lakh. The Ronin is built on an all-new platform, and could possibly be the first of several models to be announced on this platform with a 225.9 cc, single-cylinder engine and a new split dual-cradle frame. The engine makes 20.1 bhp at 7,750 rpm and 19.93 Nm of peak torque at 3,750 rpm, and has been tuned for stronger low- and mid-range than high-end performance. The motorcycle has a claimed top speed of 120 kmph. The engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox and according to TVS, the Ronin is built for urban adventure, rough terrain, and a pure off-road ready scrambler.
TVS Ronin Prices (Ex-showroom)
| single tone single channel | Rupee. 1.49 lakh |
| dual tone single channel | Rupee. 1.56 lakh |
| triple tone dual channel | Rupee. 1.69-1.71 lakh |
The shape of the fuel tank is more retro than that of the modern roadster, while the side panels have a hint of 1980s roadster design. The single-piece flat seat is more retro-styled than contemporary, and the blacked-out wheels and engine case are more 21st century than the latter part of the last century, as is the case with most modern classic designs. .
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In terms of features, the TVS Ronin is a completely modern motorcycle. The Ronin runs on 17-inch alloy wheels, and is wrapped in new Remora block pattern, dual-purpose tires. The motorcycle gets Showa upside down front forks with large piston technology for better damping and gas charged monoshock rear suspension with floating pistons. Braking duties are handled by a 300 mm disc at the front wheel, and a 220 mm disc at the rear wheel with standard fitted ABS – dual channel on the top variant. Apart from this, the ABS also has two switchable modes – Rain and Urban. The motorcycle gets full-LED lighting, and TVS claims a better light throw than the best in segment motorcycles. The instrument console is full-digital, and features Bluetooth connectivity via the TVS SmartXonect system, which offers a host of connected features.
Based on the Zeppelin Cruiser concept showcased at Auto Expo 2018, the design of the production model Ronin has evolved into a roadster with some scrambler-ish elements such as thick block pattern tires and a standard engine bash plate. But the rest of the design is anything but a traditional factory scrambler, with the Ronin sporting alloy wheels as opposed to the spoked wheels on a true-blue scrambler. In fact, the original Scramblers of the 1960s were road bikes that were stripped of their bodywork to make them lighter, and dual-purpose tires for taking on rough terrain, along with some underbody protection and bash plates. Were.
With the Ronin, TVS aims to create a new segment of motorcycles targeted at the new generation buyers who want a motorcycle that can be used daily but can also be taken on long trips on weekends. Keeping this in mind, the Ronin gets a shorter wheelbase along with ergonomics for longer ride comfort, which provides better maneuverability in city riding conditions. TVS has specially tuned the gear ratio on the 5-speed box to allow less gearshift, and the low and mid-range grunt from the engine should allow the bike to pull harder in third gear even at lower revs . Weighing in at 160kg, the Ronin has the potential to be a good all rounder, and we’ll soon let you know what we make of a motorcycle.