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Two-wheeler stalls at the first-ever Bharat Mobility Global Expo were abuzz with bike displays ranging from the super cool Hero 450 Rally to the new Suzuki GSX-8R. There was a lot that caught our eye.
[Read more…]We headed to the manufacturing plant of TVS Motor Company situated in Hosur to experience their futuristic and sporty EV scooter called the TVS X on their test track. Here are our first impressions of this premium and unique offering for the Indian market.
Story: Azaman Chothia
Photography: Sanjay Raikar
With the TVS Apache RTE, the Indian brand has launched the country’s first-ever electric two-wheeler racing championship.
On September 29, 2023, the TVS Racing Electric One Make Championship (e-OMC) will debut at the fourth round of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC).
Eight hand-picked riders will take part in the first round of the championship. These riders will race on the new TVS Apache RTE race motorcycles designed specifically for the championship.
The TVS Apache RTE features the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, a liquid-cooled motor and high-efficiency liquid-cooled motor controller, the battery pack has advanced chemistry and high-power cells, with carbon chains, and a carbon-fibre battery case that also acts as a stressed member of the chassis. An Advanced Battery Management System brings race-specific algorithms for advanced configuration controls and high levels of safety, A single-reduction motor is connected to the rear wheel via sprockets and roller chains. It gets Öhlin’s bespoke front and rear suspension,Brembo brake system with a 320-mm front disc, calipers, and master cylinder, carbon-fibre front and rear wheels,Pirelli Super Corsa tyres and a carbon-fibre fairing with the lowest coefficient of drag that is best-in-class.
Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company, said, “TVS Motor has been championing racing ever since we started India’s first factory racing team. TVS Racing has been instrumental in making motorsports aspirational yet accessible for enthusiasts across the country. Many of the technologies that we pioneered in our racing machines have made way to our production vehicles, giving shape to our ‘track to road’ philosophy. In line with our vision of providing exciting and sustainable mobility solutions, we are thrilled to announce the debut of India’s first ever EV two wheeler racing. TVS Racing e-OMC will not only set new benchmarks in the racing segment but also demonstrate the potential of electric vehicles in delivering high-octane and thrilling racing experiences for the world to witness.”
The launch of the TVS Ronin took place in Goa amid heavy downpour. Even in those conditions, my colleagues confirmed that one thing was clear: the motorcycle had potential and had it not been for the rain, they would have had a good ride on Goan roads.
The TVS X, TVS Motor’s latest offering is the first e-scooter to get ABS and RAM air cooling.
TVS Motor Company recently launched the SmartXonnect S10X and S20X Bluetooth helmet intercom. We got our hands on the set and have been using it extensively.
The fastest 16 from the TVS Young Media Racer Programme held in April were selected to race in the media category of the TVS One Make Championship.
The Petronas TVS Racing Team showcased their dominance and racing prowess as they clinched a clean sweep in the opening round of the 2023 Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) held in Coorg.
TVS Motor Company and KidZania India have partnered to create a racing experience centre for kids.
We were invited to the seventh edition of the TVS Young Media Racer Programme, a unique initiative aimed at providing aspiring young media personnel with hands-on experience in the field of motorcycle circuit racing
