The motorcycle community in India is growing every day, people are investing more in higher-capacity bikes. One such bike segment is the 200-300cc segment. And the latest bike to enter this segment is the new TVS Ronin. This is a new motorcycle from the house of TVS that gets cues from, a street-naked bike, a cruiser, and a scrambler. So, now as it is 3 in 1, is it worth your hard earn money? Let’s find out.
Is the new TVS Ronin good-looking?
This new motorcycle from the Indian manufacturer TVS comes takes a lot of cues from across types of motorcycles. As said before, the rear of the motorcycle resembles a scrambler, the mid section looks similar to that of a cruiser.
TVS Ronin Dimensions
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| Length | 2040mm |
| Width | 805mm |
| Height | 1170mm |
| Wheelbase | 1357mm |
| Seat Height | 795mm |
| Kerb Weight | 159kg – 160kg |
And the front of the motorcycle with the USD (Up-Side Down) front fork gives sentiments of a street naked motorcycle. The aesthetics and something that are subjective, but this bike with the paint scheme it is offered, does look stunning in flesh.
The engine of the TVS Ronin
Powering this motorcycle is a long stroke, 225cc, single-cylinder motor. Although the engine has the same capacity as the Zeppelin, instead of hybrid tech, the motorcycle gets a starter generator. This implies that the motorcycle will start in silence.
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Additionally, the motor is a derivative of the motor from the Apache 2004V. This means that this engine gets a 4-valve head and a 5-speed transmission. Speaking of the differences between the two engines, The Ronin has an engine that has a longer stroke giving it a square engine. This motor has a stroke and bore of 66mm.
TVS Ronin Engine
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| Capacity | 225.9cc |
| Power | 20.4 bhp |
| Torque | 19.93Nm |
| Fuel Tank | 14 liters |
Is the new Ronin Feature packed?
Nowadays TVS has a thing of packing it motorcycles with the latest features including connected tech and other modern features. And we are happy to report that the new Ronin does support all that. On the feature front, the Ronin comes with
TVS Ronin Features
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| Variant | SS and SD | TD |
| Lighting (Headlights, Tail Light, Turn Indicators) | LED | LED |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | 🟩 | 🟩 |
| Connected Features | 🟥 | 🟩 |
| Slip and Assist Clutch | 🟩 | 🟩 |
| Adjustable Levers | 🟥 | 🟩 |
| ABS Modes | 🟩 | 🟩 |
TVS Ronin and its rivals
Having borrowed cues from various motorcycle styles, the TVS Ronin seems to have hit a sport where there is very limited competition. For instance, the power specifications are closer to that of long-stroke, 350cc motorcycles.
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These include Honda H’ness, Royal Enfield Meteor, and Classic. That said, sing these are the prime competitors, the motorcycle is priced significantly lower than all its competitors.
TVS Ronin | Price*
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| Ronin SS | Rs. 1.49 Lakh |
| Ronin DS | Rs. 1.57 Lakh |
| Ronin TD | Rs. 1.69 Lakh |
*Prices in ex-showroom
Well, considering the complete package, the new TVS does look like a compelling proposition. It comes down to whether it will suit your demand or not.
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Let us know in the comment section below, what do you think of the new motorcycle from this Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS.
