125 cc Flame from TVS motors is launched in Chennai.. Rs. 49,950 On Road Chennai..
TVS has finally launched its much awaited new 125 cc TVS Flame in Chennai on Dec 14 and would be available across India by January 2008. "This (CCVTi Technology) ensures that while the bike packs enough power fuel economy is not compromised. The bike logged 82 kms/ltr under Indian Driving Conditions norms which is the highest mileage by any 125 cc bike in India.." Source: Hindustan Times Hmmm.. 82 Kmpl..?? Actually the most fuel efficienct bikes in India gives mileage of around 70 Kmpl.. So 82 Kmpl seems more like "under ideal trest conditions". Lets wait and see what kind of mileage, the Flame is able to deliver in real life. The claimed top speed for the Flame is around 95 Kmph. Related Posts:
The 125 cc Flame uses a 3 Valve engine. The Flame is touted to have a Controlled Combustion Variable Timing Intelligent (CC-Vti) technology that allows one valve the supply fuel in slow speed while the other two comes into operation during high speeds.
According to TVS Motor CMD, Mr. Venu Srinivasan:
"According to the Indian Driving Cycle (IDC), the bike could deliver a mileage of 82 kilometres a litre. ``No vehicle (in this segment) anywhere nears this on mileage"
Source: Hindu
The Flame has been priced at Rs. 49,950 On Road in Chennai for the Alloy Wheels/Electric Start variant (I had called up TVS dealers in Chennai to confirm the price). There seems to be another variant with "front disc brakes" in the pipeline which would cost Rs. 3000 more.
The Flame is probably the best looking bike to have emerged from the TVS stables. In photos it even manages to look better than the TVS Apache RTR 160. Bajaj XCD DTS-Si Rs. 45,590 TVS Flame CCVTi Rs. 49,950 Suzuki Zeus Rs. 50,050 Hero Honda Super Splendor Rs. 49,680 Hero Honda Glamour Rs. 51,060 Honda Shine Rs. 50,952
Shown above are the on-road price list of the 125 cc bikes in Chennai with Alloy wheels/Electric Start/Drum Brakes:
The Disc brake option is also available on the Hero Honda Glamour, Honda Shine and Suzuki Zeus. Suzuki Zeus and Honda Shine also has Spoke Wheel variants in their 125 cc line up. These variants are offered at different price points. TVS has also announced to introduce the Flame with front disc brakes with a premium of Rs. 3000. Bajaj XCD Not Available TVS Flame Rs. 53,000 (launch awaited) Suzuki Zeus Rs. 51,750 Hero Honda Glamour Rs. 53,000 Honda Shine Rs. 52,897 Yamaha Gladiator DLX Rs. 52,290 Yamaha Gladiator Graffiti Rs, 52,790 Yamaha Gladiator Type J.A Rs. 54,790
Shown above is the On-Road Price List of the 125 cc bikes in Chennai with Alloy wheels/Electric Start/Front Disc Brakes:
The Yamaha Gladiator: DLX, Graffiti and Type J.A are the same model but with different paint and sticker schemes.
[P.S: The On-Road prices for all the brands/models stated above were obtained by calling up various two wheeler dealers in Chennai. Error in prices if any is regretted.]
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12 Comments:
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"that allows one valve to supply fuel in slow speed while the other two comes into operation during high speeds"
hold it... so, during low speeds, out of 3 valves, 2 are idle... means that the engine running on only one valve?
surely some typo there?
payeng do you really think that this bike looks greater than rtr.i agree that the bike the best looking 125cc but it can't be compared with rtr or pulsar.
@bambang, no typo here..that's what according to TVS Motor is the feature that differentiates the CC-VTi engine from Bajaj's DTSi engine.. and yes, I forgot to add that the engine also features 2 spark plugs like the Bajaj DTSi engines..
@ashes,
at least in pictures/photos, the Flame is looking fresh and good. now have to see it in the flesh.
Another 125cc on the offering!!!!! In the last 1-2 years the Indian commuter segment is having a party. Petty not that much is being done at the performance segment. I'm waiting eagerly for 2008 Auto Expo in Delhi
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You should check this out:-
http://indiansautomobiles.blogspot.com/2007/12/125-cc-flame-from-tvs-motors-is.html
The other tvs vs xcd post is a lift from vicky
Hi payeng,
Finally I booked the Flame in Pune yesterday. The delivery is scheduled by 20th Jan.
They have given option of three standard colors... Red, Black and Silver.
And there is buzz that a yellow Flame is also on the anvil, Like RTR !!
As U had mentioned it earlier, the disc version is also available with a premium of Rs 3000.
Just Cant wait anymore for the Flame to happen!!!!
We are expecting to hear form you abt the Delhi Auto Expo.
And yes Plz accept my new year wishes...
Booked the Flame..??
Great..!!
Can't wait to hear about the flame from you.. let us know whenever you get the delivery of your bike.
Of course Auto Expo 2008 will be covered comprehensively by me.. be assured.
You should check this out:-
http://indiansautomobiles.blogspot.com/2007/12/125-cc-flame-from-tvs-motors-is.html
The other tvs vs xcd post is a lift from vicky
hey payeng congrats on your own domain name! which domain registrar did u use? i was looking for a reliable domain registrar...
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