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TVS bullish on electric mobility; EVs expected to capture 30% of scooter market and around 35% of three-wheeler segment by 2025Image – Gentleman bikesWith huge unlocked potential in electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments, TVS has been making huge investments in this space. After last year’s investment of Rs 1,000 crore, TVS Motor has announced another 1,000 crore investment this year. Most of the funds will be utilized for capacity expansion and development of new EV products.TVS senses a big opportunity in EV space, as there’s no clear winner at this point of time. It’s a constant battle, as dozens of EV companies have forayed into EV space. TVS has potential to become one of the top EV companies, as it has technical capabilities, abundant resources and the advantages that come with a pan-India dealer network. TVS is currently in top 10, but trails behind Okinawa, Hero Electric, Ola Electric, Ampere and Ather.25k monthly production by 2022 – 50k by 2023TVS recently launched upgraded iQube that has received significant number of bookings. TVS Motor MD Sudarshan Venu has said that they will be launching another new EV later this year. In June 2022, iQube posted its highest ever monthly sales till date, recording 4,667 units. Last 12 month avg sales of iQube has increased to 1,546 units while that of Bajaj Chetak for the same period is 1,121 units.With fresh investments, TVS aims to increase iQube electric scooter production to 25k units per month by the end of this year. This will be more than twice the existing production capacity figures. By 2023, TVS will aim to increase production capacity by 100%, making it 50k units per month. This will entail production capacity of around 5-6 lakh units per year.Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube electric scooter sales – last 12 monthsA significant percentage of the investments made by TVS have been routed through its overseas subsidiaries. For example, around Rs 1,100 crore have been channelled through TVS Singapore. These funds have been invested in other subsidiaries such as Swiss e-Mobility Group (SEMG) that received around Rs 750 crore. TVS had acquired SEMG earlier this year with a 75% stake in the company.Another trench of funds of Rs 130 crore was allocated for EGO Corporation. This Swiss-based e-bike company was acquired by TVS last year in an all-cash deal. Remaining funds were transferred to Norton Motorcycle. Till date, TVS Motor’s total investments routed through TVS Singapore were at Rs 1,892 crore in FY22. In the year ago period, the numbers were at Rs 809 crore.In addition to investment in its subsidiaries, TVS also allocated funds worth Rs 730 crore for capital expenditure in FY22. As compared to last year’s figures, YoY growth is 31%. The total of investments and capital expenditure by TVS in FY22 works out at around Rs 2,100 crore. Due to these massive investments, TVS free cash flow had turned negative. This was despite improved operating performance, powered by higher sales and cost reduction. This shows that the company is bullish on EV space and has made aggressive plans to establish a strong presence.Focus on ICE segment tooWhile TVS has been making massive investments in EV space, it is not being done at the expense of its mainstream internal combustion engine (ICE) portfolio. TVS is working to revamp its ICE portfolio with entry into new segments. TVS is currently popular for its affordable commuter bikes and performance-oriented Apache range. The company is planning to introduce new premium lifestyle products, like new Ronin. The company is hopeful that market sentiments will remain favourable, which will help achieve desired growth in both ICE and electric mobility segments.Source More

TVS Motor Company reported YoY and MoM increase both in terms of domestic sales and exportsNew TVS ApacheTVS Motor Company has announced two wheeler sales (domestic + exports) of 2,91,882 units in June 2022. This was a YoY and MoM increase over sales in June 2021 and May 2022. Noting increased demand in the electric two wheeler space, TVS Motor is also in the process of expanding its lineup in this segment along with BMW Motorrad as these two auto makers plan joint development of an electric platform catering to the demands of future electric two wheelers and concepts.In June 2022, TVS Motor sold a total of 1,93,090 units, up 32.79 percent over 1,45,413 units sold in June 2021. This was a 47,677 unit volume growth. MoM sales also improved albeit marginally by 0.84 percent over 1,91,482 units sold in May 2022.TVS Domestic Sales June 2022Topping domestic sales charts was the TVS Jupiter with 62,851 units sold, up 97.35 percent over 31,848 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales were up 5.43 percent compared to 59,613 units sold in May 2022. Jupiter commands a 32.55 percent share. The company also saw increased sales for the XL moped with 37,474 units sold in the past month, up 4.39 percent from 35,897 units sold in June 2021 with a 19.41 percent share. May 2022 sales had been at 35,148 units relating to a 6.62 percent MoM growth.Next up was the TVS Ntorq. Sales improved 46.03 percent YoY to 22,741 units but dipped 12.55 percent MoM when compared to 26,005 units sold in May 2022. The company has been noting diminishing sales for the Apache which fell 44.64 percent YoY to 16,737 units in June 2022 from 30,233 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales also fell 38.11 percent from 27,044 units sold in May 2022.TVS Sales Breakup June 2022Sales of the new Raider were at 11,718 units in June 2022. This was a 3306 percent MoM growth from 344 units sold in May 2022. TVS Radeon sales also improved YoY by 21.86 percent to 9,910 units in June 2022 from 8,132 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales were up 2.51 percent from 9,667 units sold in May 2022. TVS Radeon, which competes with the Splendor XTEC recently received an update. The 2022 TVS Radeon comes in with several segment-first features with price starting at Rs 59,925. TVS Motor sales list also included Sport (9,223 units), Pep+ (6,557 units), Star City (6,150 units), Zest (4,798 units), iQube (4,667 units) and RR310 (264 units) sold in June 2022.NoTVS SalesJun-22Jun-21Growth % YoY1Jupiter62,85131,84897.352XL37,47435,8974.393Ntorq22,74115,54446.304Apache16,73730,233-44.645Raider11,7180–6Radeon9,9108,13221.867Sport9,22310,755-14.248Pep+6,5573,36894.699Star City6,1506,408-4.0310Zest4,7982,274110.9911iQube4,667639630.3612RR310264315-16.19–Total1,93,0901,45,41332.79TVS Exports June 2022TVS Motor Company has seen a 7.50 percent YoY and 5.46 percent MoM growth in June 2022. Sales which had stood at 91,895 units in June 2021 increased to 98,791 units in the past month. Sales in May 2022 had been at 93,675 units. In global markets, it was the TVS Star City 125 that received the most attention. Sales stood at 37,331 units in June 2022, up 54.62 percent over 35,344 units sold in June 2021. May 2022 sales were at 40,070 units leading to an 8.30 percent MoM de-growth.Star City sales dipped 24.95 percent YoY and 0.44 percent MoM to 23,397 units in June 2022 while Apache exports fell 23.16 percent to 13,843 units in June 2022 from 18,015 units sold in June 2021. MoM exports improved by 19.13 percent from 11,620 units sold in May 2022.TVS Exports Breakup June 2022At No. 4 on the export list was TVS Sport of which the company sold 7,597 units in June 2022, up 112.27 percent from 3,579 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales also increased 12.17 percent from 6,773 units sold in May 2022.Of the new Raider, the company exported 7,117 units in June, a dip of 4.50 percent when compared to 7,452 units shipped in May 2022. The list of exports also included 4,560 units of Ntorq, 3,550 units of Wego, 640 units of Victor, 288 units of XL and 280 units of Radeon along with 154 units of Jupiter and 34 units of RR310 shipped in the past month. More

TVS Ronin has multiple personalities and a cruiser is one of them tooNew TVS RoninEver since TVS Ronin was launched, we have been scratching our heads a little as to where the product lands. We compared it to Bajaj counterparts like Pulsar 250 and Dominar 250. But Bajaj’s products aren’t trying to be the Jack of all trades. They’re razor-sharp in their product placement.Pulsar N250 is a street motorcycle and Pulsar F250 is a semi-faired motorcycle with relatively sharp handling and offers some wind protection. If we look at Bajaj Dominar 250, it has long-leggedness with a 6th gear and is pitted as a power cruiser. But Ronin aims to be a scrambler, a cruiser and a street bike in one. To compare its versatility, we pit it against a proper low-slung cruiser from Bajaj, the Avenger 220 Cruise.Bajaj Avenger 220 Vs New TVS Ronin 225Both engines displace around 220cc but that’s where similarities end. Ronin is a newer machine and it shows in the spec sheets. Ronin makes 20.4 PS at 7750 RPM whereas Avenger makes 19 PS at 8500 RPM. TVS has tuned Ronin’s engine to make more torque at less RPM. It makes 19.93 Nm at 3750 RPM while Avenger makes 17.55 Nm at 7000 RPM.Even though both motorcycles get 5-speed gearbox, Ronin gets a slip and assist clutch which aids rider comfort and ensures smooth shifts. In terms of features, Ronin gets adjustable clutch and brake levers, USD forks at front from Showa, mono-shock suspension at the rear, switchable ride modes, disc brakes at both ends and dual-channel ABS option.Bajaj Avenger 220 vs TVS Ronin 225 vs Bajaj Dominar 250Other features include 17” alloy wheels, tubeless all-terrain tyres with block pattern, LED lighting throughout, SmartXonnect system with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, notification alerts and voice assistant too. TVS Ronin absolutely stomps Bajaj Avenger in terms of features.Bajaj Avenger AdvantagesBajaj Avenger series is often called ‘sasta Royal Enfield’. But Avenger is more of a low-slung cruiser than Royal Enfields. Same attributes hold true when pitted against Ronin too. Avenger gets a 737mm low-slung seating position, it has long handlebars that easily fall into hands, it has immensely supportive and cushioned seats, front set foot pegs, a 1490mm long wheelbase ensuring straight-line stability, 15” wheels at back and more.It would help Avenger if it gets tubeless tyres, modern feel-good features, modern hardware and components and smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth. As of now, the closest thing Avenger gets in terms of Bluetooth is the blue illuminated Bajaj logo that lights up for no reason apparently and mimics a Bluetooth logo.In terms of pricing, Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise is cheaper than Ronin. It is priced at Rs. 1,38,368 (ex-sh). Whereas TVS Ronin prices start from Rs. 1,49,000 (ex-sh) for SS variant and go all the way to Rs. 1,70,750 for (ex-sh) TD variant. If you want a modern cruiser with modern features and feel-good factors, TVS Ronin is the one for you. If you value the comfort of a cruiser, Avenger is still the king. It will make you feel like you’re sitting in your house in your favourite recliner. More

TVS Ronin offers a unique mix of motorcycle genres without adhering to stereotypesNew TVS RoninTVS has launched the Ronin in India. It was speculated earlier that it would be named Zeppelin or Retron as hinted by TVS’ word puzzle. But TVS used the one name that was actually not in the word puzzle, good job TVS. It is a scrambler-style motorcycle with a mix of multiple motorcycle genres fused into one bike. But, where does it fit in? What should we compare it to? Ronin is trying too hard to be the Jack of all trades. But looking at Ronin, it seems to be the master of none. It could have been a lot of things. A proper cruiser that brought this dying segment back to life, an ADV that everyone wants or even a street bike or a proper scrambler. But in pursuit of uniqueness, we’re afraid that TVS Ronin might come off as ‘devoid of character’.Bajaj Pulsar 250 Vs TVS Ronin 225 Vs Bajaj Dominar 250In terms of pricing, it falls around Bajaj’s popular Pulsar F250 and N250. It also coincides with Bajaj Dominar 250. Both Pulsar F250 and N250 are powered by a 249cc single-cylinder engine with 2V making 24.1 bhp at 8750 RPM and 21.5 Nm at 6500 RPM. This engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox just like Ronin but is more powerful and has more torque too.Bajaj Pulsar 250 Vs TVS Ronin 225 Vs Bajaj Dominar 250If we bring Dominar’s KTM derived 248.8cc engine into the picture, it is far more potent than TVS Ronin. This single-cylinder engine with 4V makes 26.63 bhp at 8500 RPM and 23.5 Nm at 6500 RPM and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.What Can We Expect?In Ronin’s keynote, TVS stressed how low-speed rideability and low-end torque were paramount in the development. The torque figures reflect the same. Ronin makes 20 Nm of max torque at just 3750 RPM. It is almost half the speed where this engine is making its peak power. Bajaj Pulsar 250 makes its peak torque at 8750 RPM and Dominar 250 at 6500 RPM. So, TVS might have an Ace up its sleeves.All in all, for features it offers over the competition like adjustable levers, an integrated starter generator, 41mm USD forks, riding modes and turn-by-turn navigation, TVS Ronin appears to be pricey. At Rs. 1.70 lakh for Ronin TD, it could be dangerously close to the upcoming Royal Enfield’s Hunter 350.Looking at Ronin on paper, TVS would have been better-off with an ADV based on the potent Apache 200 4V. It would have been profitable too and would slot between Hero XPulse 200 4V and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250. Like Aston Martin created the Vulcan with most parts sourced from other cars in their portfolio. More

TVS promises a unique approach to motorcycling with Ronin that breaks genre-specific stereotypesNew TVS Ronin Walkaround – Exhaust NoteAll the speculations that were spinning around the names are stomped by TVS and revealed that it is in fact, the Ronin. TVS’ new Scrambler-styled Ronin aims to break motorcycle genre stereotypes and is a culmination of multiple segments bringing a certain uniqueness to the table. This is everything you need to know about the TVS Ronin.TVS Ronin comes with SS, DS and TD variants. SS is priced at Rs. 1,49,000 and gets Lightning Black and Magnum Red colours. DS is priced at Rs. 1,56,500 and gets Delta Blue and Stargaze Black colours. The top-spec TD comes with Galactic Grey priced at Rs. 1,68,750 and Dawn Orange priced at Rs. 1,70,750. All-prices ex-sh.TVS Ronin Walkaround – Exhaust NoteRonin offers an upright posture that is comfortable on any terrain. It also gets adjustable brake and clutch levers to further aid comfort. It is an all-new double-cradle chassis. Promises to be most stable on the highway in the segment. It gets 41mm USD big-piston Showa forks at front that are tuned for comfort and dynamics.Rear suspension is taken care of by a gas-charged mono-shock unit. The wheelbase is shorter to make it planted and also responsive to tips and turns. The kerb weight is 160 kg and the ground clearance at 181mm assures good cornering clearance too. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video below by Dino’s Vault, which also reveals the exhaust note of TVS Ronin.[embedded content][embedded content]Ronin gets a TVS Remora AT tyre with block patterns. It gets 17” alloy wheels wrapped with 110/70 rubber at front and 130/70 rubber at the rear. TVS has equipped the Ronin with ride modes too. It gets Rain and Urban modes which intervenes when slippage is detected to ensure maximum traction. It gets a 300mm disc at front and a 240mm disc at the rear. SS and DS variants get single-channel ABS and TD variant gets dual-channel ABS.Ronin also gets a sophisticated LED headlight setup promising good throw and intensity. Tail lights and turn indicators also get LED treatment. It gets a circular mono-pod fully-digital instrument cluster that is offset to the left which gets DTE, SmartXonnect connected-tech, notifications and alerts, turn-by-turn navigation and voice assistant too.TVS Ronin – EngineTVS Ronin is powered by an all-new 225.9cc, oil-cooled engine. This engine generates 20.4 PS of power at 7750 RPM and 20 Nm of torque at 3750 RPM and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. It gets a first-in-segment starter/generator which allows for instant and silent starts.TVS Ronin SpecsThe engine promises very strong low and mid-range torque. It also boasts a unique flat torque curve, which TVS promises is as flat as it gets. It is coupled with a slip and assist clutch ensuring smooth shifts and light clutch lever operation aiding rider comfort.TVS also stressed how refined the new engine is, which highly enhances comfort. The main highlight of this engine is low-end torque promising low-speed ambling around in the city in 3rd or even 4th gear. This new engine is also tuned to be friendly with gradients too. TVS says that extensive R&D has been done to tweak the sound, promising a unique exhaust tone that is unlike any other TVS. More

TVS Motors is getting ready to launch their new motorcycle on July 6th and a lot of possibilities span around what it could beTVS New Motorcycle – Ronin, Zeppelin, Retron ?If a manufacturer can somehow sneakily and stealthily launch a product without getting papped, it is TVS. We have seen it with the launch of Raider 125. With a population as ridiculously immense as India’s and how densely it is condensed, it is very commendable. It is not like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, but it is like pulling a hat out of a rabbit.Just before the launch, leaked photos suggested that the name of their new motorcycle is Ronin. This modern cafe racer style motorcycle had design inspiration from the TVS Zeppelin concept. But with another set of teasers out, it seems there is more than one motorcycle planned for launch.TVS Zeppelin R is Zeppelin Retron or Zeppelin Ronin?TVS shared a teaser for its upcoming launch in the form of a word puzzle and asked to guess what we can see. We saw a lot of words in that puzzle, except for Ronin. Huh? We double and triple-checked the earlier leaked image and it has Ronin branding on it. Instead, TVS has something planned with the name Zeppelin and Retron.We searched for possible keywords on the internet, thinking that something would turn up and it did. Most names that are expected, like Ronin, Retron, and Zeppelin all lead to an ad developed by TVS for Google search results with keyword Zeppelin on it. If you search for Retron and Ronin, the ad for TVS Zeppelin pops up. We also searched for other TVS products out of curiosity like Raider and Apache, and that also triggered the same ad at the top of Google search results.TVS New Motorcycle TeaserIf you click on the ad, it will take you to a landing page of TVS Motors, where they have their upcoming motorcycle teaser. Coming back to the word puzzle, we managed to spot Zeppelin, Retron, Explore, Experiment, Innovate, Improvise and Plants (It bugged us too).TVS Zeppelin Name In Google Search – Promoted by TVS MotorIs TVS Launching Three New Motorcycles?With so many names out there, it is likely that TVS could launch two or three new motorcycles – Zeppelin, Retron and Ronin. We know that the 250cc segment is heating up in demand. Bajaj has flooded the market with the launch of multiple motorcycles in the 250cc range. They have seven 250cc motorcycles on offer under their brands – Pulsar, Dominar, KTM, Husqvarna.TVS has none in this segment as of now. In the performance segment, they have Apache 200 and then Apache 310. Nothing in between. Is TVS planning on filling this gap tomorrow, with the launch of not 1, but 3 new motorcycles? One could be named Ronin, 2nd one Zeppelin and 3rd Retron.TVS has registered names – Zepplin R, Retron and RoninThese could be based on the same platform, share parts and engine. A 220cc single delivering about 20 hp mated to 5 speed gearbox? One could be a scrambler (Retron), cafe racer (Ronin) and cruiser (Zeppelin)? Whatever it is, we will know for sure tomorrow, which is when the New TVS motorcycle launch event is. More