The TVS Radeon looks promising and built under the platform of TVS Starcity+. Looks clean and neat from all angles and it has the largest cushion seat in the segment. Hopefully it will offer good support during the city commute. Distinctive design elements are the tank pads and champagne gold engine covers.
Radeon is powered by the (same as in Starcity+) 109.7 cc, single-cylinder, three-valve, air-cooled engine which makes maximum power of 8.3 bhp at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 8.7 Nm at 5,000 rpm. TVS Motor Company claims fuel efficiency figures of 69.3 kmpl from the 110 cc commuter bike.
It gets alloy wheels and SBT. SBT is Synchronized braking technology or in other words, combi brakes which will minimize the risk of skidding and is a segment first feature.
With prices starting at ₹ 48,400 (ex-showroom Delhi), Radeon is aimed at younger customers. Deliveries of the TVS Radeon are expected to begin next month and the company targets selling 2 lakh units in the first year rivaling Hero Splendor iSmart.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
- Type 4 Stroke Duralife
- Displacement 109.7 cc
- Maximum power 6.18 kW (8.4 PS) @ 7000 rpm
- Maximum torque 8.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm
- Bore X Stroke 53.5 mm x 48.8 mm
- Compression Ratio 9.65 : 1
- Transmission 4 speed constant mesh
- Clutch Wet – multi plate type
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
- Chassis Type Single cradle tubular frame.
- Front Suspension Telescopic oil damped front suspension
- Rear Suspension 5 step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber
- Brake Front Hand operated, Internally expanding, Ø130 mm
- Brake Rear Foot operated, Internally expanding, Ø110 mm
- Tyre Size Front 2.75 x 18 (tubeless)
- Tyre Size Rear 3.00 x 18 (tubeless)
WEIGHT
- Kerb weight 112 kg
DIMENSION
- Wheel Base 1265 mm
- Height 1070 mm
- Ground Clearance 180 mm
- Length 2006 mm
- Width 705 mm
TYRE
- Tyre Size Front 2.75 x 18 (tubeless)
- Tyre Size Rear 3.00 x 18 (tubeless)