BS6-compliant TVS Radeon launched at Rs. 59,000
What's the story
TVS Motor Company has launched the BS6-compliant version of its commuter motorcycle, the Radeon. It is offered in three variants and comes at a starting price of Rs. 58,992. Apart from the fuel-injection technology and BS6 upgrade, the motorcycle remains almost the same as its BS4 counterpart. Here's our roundup.
Design
A look at the TVS Radeon
The new TVS Radeon sports a minimalistic look with a flat-type seat, blacked-out fuel tank pads and alloy wheels, as well as a chrome-finished exhaust. There is also a special 'Commuter Of The Year Edition' that looks almost similar to the standard model but gets a few cosmetic tweaks like chrome-finished rearview mirrors, diamond-pattern brown seat cover, and a more premium graphics work.
Information
Power and performance
The new TVS Radeon draws power from a BS6-compliant 109.7cc single-cylinder fuel-injected engine that comes mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. This motor is capable of producing 8.19PS of power at 7,350rpm and 8.7Nm of peak torque at 4,500rpm.
Safety
TVS Radeon: On the road
On the safety front, the TVS Radeon features disc/drum brake on the front wheel, drum brake on the rear wheel, along with the combined braking system for improved road handling. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are taken care of by telescopic forks on the front and 5-step adjustable dual-shock absorbers on the rear.
How much?
And, what about pricing?
The BS6 TVS Radeon is priced at Rs. 58,992 for the standard variant with drum brake. Meanwhile, the special 'Commuter Of The Year Edition' costs Rs. 61,992 and Rs. 64,992 for the drum brake and disc brake variants, respectively. At this price point, the motorcycle competes against the likes of Hero HF Deluxe and Honda Shine.