TVS Motor launches Max4R LX Targeted at rural India

Equipped with a four-stroke, air-cooled 109.7cc durable engine thatproduces high torque and enhanced pickup, the Max4R LX is toughest bike in its class.

TVS Motor Company today announced the launch of Max4R LX, a variant of its recently introduced Max4R motorcycle, thereby offering customers the choice of a sturdy and durable commuter that is easy to ride on uneven rural roads. While Max4R LX promises the same comfort and safety as that of the Max4R, it comes with a well cushioned long seat, making commuting with family much more convenient. 

Equipped with a four-stroke, air-cooled 109.7cc durable engine thatproduces high torque and enhanced pickup, the Max4R LX is toughest bike in its class. Max4R LX is a powerful blend of hardiness, reliability, high efficiency and low cost, making it a promising motorcycle for rural and semi-urban use. Added features boost the motorcycle’s handling, stability and safety.

“Ever since the launch of Max4R, which has been very well received by our customers, we have received several requests for a commuter version, with similar features. Riding conditions in rural areas demand that a motorcycle has sturdy shock absorbers for smooth ride comfort and reinforced spokes and stronger frame which can take the pressure of constant riding on uneven surfaces. 

During the rainy season, road conditions these areas can prove a deterrent to rider safety. In order to counter this, we have retained all the features of the Max4R including the bigger brakes and larger tyres in this variant as well at no extra cost” said B V Sreedhar, Vice President, Business on Wheels, TVS Motor Company. 

This motorcycle is also available with the option of a mobile charger, since rural areas often go without electricity for most part of the day. So in an emergency situation, the rider can use his motorcycle to charge his mobile phone. The Max4R LX comes in colours of Black and Red with vibrant graphics.

“We have introduced the Max4R LX for those customers who have both specific utility needs and also require a reliable commuter motorcycle. We have ensured that highest quality standards and maximum customer expectations have been incorporated in this motorcycle” B V Sreedhar added.

Max4R LX is priced at Rs. 39,090/- ex-showroom Maharashtra similar to that of Max4R and is immediately available in all authorised TVS dealerships across the state.

SOURCE-www.indiainfoline.com

TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS Expert's Review!!!!!!!!

Guy's here the official expert's review from TVS Racing Rider's C.S SANTOSH and K.P.ARAVIND.

Source-youtube.com

Team TVS Racing dominate in Coimbatore

 

Aravind K P bags top honours

Coimbatore 22 May 2011: Picking up from where they left off after the first round of the MRF National Supercross Championship in Bangalore, Team TVS Racing, dominated at the Coimbatore racetrack, finishing with podium positions in every race participated. Leading from the front were their riders Aravind K P and Pradeep H K. Both riders pulled off stunning manoeuvres while displaying superior supercross riding skills. Egged on by an enthused crowd, Team TVS Racing's Aravind K P was adjudged the winner of the Class I Foreign Open - Group A 250 cc winning both motos by a comfortable lead, while bagging the"Best Rider of the Day" award.
A thrilling first race, Moto One of Class 1, Foreign Open, Group A 250cc - 500 cc, saw Team TVS Racing rider Aravind K P take the lead from the first corner itself. Aravind exhibited unsurpassed riding talent to consistently widen the gap between himself and his rivals and win the first race. A keen contest between privateer Veer Patel, privateer C D Jinan and Team TVS Racing's Pradeep H K ensued for the next few laps until Pradeep H K in a blinder of a move edged past rival Veer Patel to take second position. Veer Patel came in third.

However, it was the Second Moto of the Class 1, Foreign Open, Group A 250cc - 500 cc that was the most eventful and stimulating race of the day. Race leader Aravind K P of Team TVS Racing once again took the lead from the first corner itself, with H K Pradeep and Veer Patel close at his heels. Veer Patel managed to get the better of H K Pradeep after his motorcycle collided with the rear wheel of H K Pradeep's bike causing both riders to fall and giving room for privateer C D Jinan from Kerala to move up to second position. In the next lap itself, an adept move from Veer Patel ensured him the second position. The fifth lap did not prove good for C D Jinan either with TVS Racing's H K Pradeep overtaking him to take third place.

It was an all Team TVS Racing affair in Class 3, Indian Experts, Group C upto 260 cc as well, with H K Pradeep taking the winning position with 37 points, followed by Aravind K P with 35 points and Pramod Joshua with 32 points. Despite a slow start in the first moto, Aravind K P and Pradeep H K fought a keen contest, with fellow team mate Pramod Joshua and Naresh to secure the first and second place. The second moto had different story to tell though, with H K Pradeep and Pramod Joshua taking the lead. It was sheer grit and experience that saw Aravind K P to the podium in the last lap of the race.
In the Class 5, Indian Experts, Group C upto 260cc, team TVS Racing won four of the top five places. The only perceivable competition came from that of privateer C D Jinan who secured the second position. Pramod Joshua of Team TVS Racing won the race with Mohammed Azghar taking third place. Privateer Girshin from Thrissur, Team Kerala's exhibited impressive riding talent in Class 2, Novice, Group C as well as the Class 6 Private Experts, Group C, winning both races handsomely.
Riders from Coimbatore impressed the crowed and officials alike in a closely run race in Class 4, Locals, Group B with 16 of them jostling for space around corners to overtake one another. Prakash R took top honours winning the race, on his Apacher RTR 160 followed by Anand A and Ramesh Kumar P.
Team TVS Racing's Aravind K P now leads the championship with 77 points followed by team mate H K Pradeep with 69 points and privateer Veer Patel with 62 points. The next leg of the championship is scheduled to take place in Chennai in September this year.

MRF NATIONAL SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP - COIMBATORE
ROUND 2 - PROVISIONAL RESULTS

Class 1: Foreign Open Group A 250 CC - 500 CC Moto - I (10, Riders, 6 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Aravind KP
TVS Racing

II
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

III
Veer Patel
Baroda

Class 1: Foreign Open Group A 250 CC - 500 CC Moto - I (10, Riders, 6 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Aravind K P
TVS Racing

II
Veer Patel
Baroda

III
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

Class 1: Foreign Open Group A 250 CC - 500 CC - Combined Results

Position
Rider
Team

I
Aravind K P
TVS Racing

II
Veer Patel
Baroda

III
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

Class 3: Indian Experts Group B Up To 260CC (8 Riders, 4 Laps) Moto - I

Position
Rider
Team

I
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

II
Aravind K P
TVS Racing

III
Pramod Joshua
TVS Racing

Class 3: Indian Experts Group B Up To 260CC (8 Riders, 4 Laps) Moto - II

Position
Rider
Team

I
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

II
Pramod Joshua
TVS Racing

III
Aravind K P
TVS Racing

Class 3: Indian Experts Group B Up To 260CC - Combined Results

Position
Rider
Team

I
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

II
Aravind K P
TVS Racing

III
Pramod Joshua
TVS Racing

Class 2: Novice Group C Up To 260CC (24 Riders, 4 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Grishin KC
Kerala

II
Shabaz Khan
Mysore

III
Murthy R
Bangalore

Class 4: Locals Group B Up To 260CC (16 Riders, 4 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Prakash R
Coimbatore

II
Anand A
Coimbatore

III
Ramesh Kumar P
Coimbatore

Class 5: Indian Experts Group C Up To 260CC (16 Riders, 4 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Pramod Joshua
TVS Racing

II
CD Jinan
Kerala

III
Mohammed Azghar
TVS Racing

Class 6: Private Experts Group C Up To 260CC (17 Riders, 4 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Grishin KC
Kerala

II
Shabaz Khan
Mysore

III
Mohammed Wasim
Bangalore

Class 7: Private Foreign Open Group A Up To 260CC (9 Riders, 4 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
CD Jinan
Kerala

II
Harith Noah
Kerala

III
Allan Sequiera
Goa

Source- tvs motor's

2011 Yamaha R15 Spied Again!

Sareen Sharan, Reader of BikeAdvice, sent  this image of the supposedly all New 2011 Yamaha R15. It is claimed to have 22 PS of power, new Headlamps and LED tail Lamps, Split seats, New alloy wheel design, a revamped ECU, rear wheel hugger and an overall fresh look.

Source-bikeadvice.in

Tvs Apache RTR 160 ABS, Review By Manan

TVS Racing has always been known for their revolutionary steps towards biking. Being the first Indian bike manufacturer focused towards racing, they have always tried to delight their customers with bikes representing their racing DNA. In a country like India where you live in the world of uncertainties of who might come from where, it is very important to have a bike that gives you confidence that “Yes! You can stop”. It has been observed that TVS has lately been focusing on removing the pain areas for the daily riders, first they launched Jive which tried to relieve the customers of the painful exercise of fighting with the clutch lever in the traffic. And now, they have come up with a machine that adds to your confidence of being safe in the panic situations too.

TVS recently launched the ABS (Anti Lock Braking System) version of the Apache RTR 180. Visually, this new avatar looks similar to its non-ABS version, with just some decal modifications along with the masterpiece of ABS into it. I was fortunate to get my hands on this new innovation by TVS, all thanks to xBhp. This is the first bike in the world in this segment which comes fitted with ABS, kudos to TVS for this much appreciated initiative. RTR has always been criticized for its vibes and non feasibility for long touring. However, I have always found it very comfortable riding this machine for any kind of rides. This time when I got this machine, I decided to go for a long ride which would give me the opportunity to ride on almost all kind of terrains. So chose a place called Palampur in Himachal as my destination.
                                       
Just for those who don’t know about ABS, Anti-lock Braking System technology is an integration of a HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) and Independent Wheel Speed Sensors which helps determine when a wheel is likely to get locked. When the brakes are applied hard, the wheel tends to lock. At this point, the HECU takes over instantaneously and modulates the brake pressure continuously to keep the Apache RTR 180 ABS in the most effective braking zone. The Apache RTR ABS is also equipped with Rear Wheel Lift-off Protection (RLP) system which regulates deceleration when the bike is likely to lift off during emergency braking situations and takes over control, with no loss of stopping distance.
                                                   
Till the very last moment, I was confused in deciding my destination. First, I thought I must continue with my saga of “Auli on Holi.” However, I was bit concerned of 2 things, first high possibilities of landslide as one of my friend came from Uttaranchal just 2 days back where he got stuck in landslide, second was the Holi as in Uttaranchal Holi is celebrated for 6 days and people have this tendency of stopping you forcefully and play Holi with you. Then, I had a word with my friend in Himachal who owns a tea estate in Palampur and he told me that in Himachal Holi is celebrated a day earlier than planes, and that’s the time I decided that I am heading to Palampur.

I started early in the morning at 5 a.m. and chose to take the route of

Delhi – Chandigarh – Ropar – Una – Chintpurni – Kangra – Palampur

It has always been a pleasure riding during the morning hours on the Chandigarh Highway. I first thought that I would stop at Chandigarh for my breakfast and then continue; however, it was so much fun riding this machine that I actually forgot to take the break at Chandigarh and realized only when I stopped for re-fuelling the bike. It was such a pleasure riding it that I kept riding and found myself in the hills after crossing Una and heading to Chintpurni. With its 17.3 BHP @ 8500 RPM and 15.5NM @6500 RPM torque from the 177.4 cc mill, it was a treat to ride that machine. With the given power, it can easily cruise at 100-110 kmph.

The bike performs really well in the hills as you rarely feel any power loss with the raise in altitude and when you have a machine that itself helps you ride, the pleasure increases even more. Throughout the ride till Palampur, covering the distance of 650 kms, the bike consumed the fuel of Rs. 1600; it could be that it was only with this particular bike that it gave such mileage because company claims to give easy 40-45 kmpl on the highway. On this route, the bike showed tremendous agility and proof of being a real track tool. However, the only issue that I faced was some quality issue with the rear brake paddle, as it used to get loose at some points, leading to the improper functioning of the braking system. Again it could be just the bike that I was using or is it the actual quality issue, I leave it on the company to check, inspect and act upon. But one thing that has really amazed me is the braking ability on different terrains; the ABS really works amazingly well and leaves you with increased confidence to ride. If we leave this one issue of quality aside, the bike has got rock solid suspension and body built.

Yes, I agree that for a while the vibes did trouble me as well as I rode this machine after a good break, but soon I got used to it and really enjoyed my ride. And yes, I must admit that this is one of the loudest machines in its class and I believe many would enjoy it as they don’t have to go for any aftermarket exhaust on it.

I enjoyed my Holi staying inside the house of my friend and left in the afternoon to explore some unexplored areas of Palampur where we did some photography and tested its ABS switch ability. You switch on the ABS and you feel the difference, but make sure that when you ride you are aware of which mode you riding the bike because if you have been riding the bike with ABS ‘on’ and later unknowingly you start riding the bike with ABS ‘off’ (if someone switched it off or you forgot after doing so) then you might end up hurting yourself with unintentional stoppies or flipover.

Next day to Holi, when it was actual Holi for any other state in India, I decided to move back towards Delhi with the strategy in mind that by the time I hit plains, the Holi fever will be over and everybody will be back to their homes. So, I decided to take the other route this time.

Palampur – Mandi – Shimla – Zirakpur – Karnal – Delhi

This time, I had a lot of hills to cover, so I decided to move in the dark itself, not realizing that doing so will take me to plains early in the morning, putting myself in the same Hooligan atmosphere of Holi. I started at 5 in the morning and reached Mandi at 6:00. When I left from Palampur, I thought I will stop in Mandi and will do my breakfast, but it was too early in the morning so I kept moving. Soon I realized that something is wrong, none of the hotels or dhabas were open by 9 a.m. I thought I’ll go to Shimla and will do some breakfast there, but to my disappointment nothing was available even there. As it was too early in the morning, I thought lets go to Narkanda and if possible, come back the same day or stay there. Half way, I realized that none of the hotels were open till then and it was already 10:30. I feared what if reaching Narkanda I don’t find any of the hotels/guest houses open there. So for the first time, I decided to back off and go back to Shimla in search of some hotel as Shimla is a big town. I searched the entire Shimla and found nothing. I was left with no choice but to head towards CCD of Dharampur. Alas! Even it was closed and the same thing happened at Parwanoo too. Till then, I was hungry like wolf and wanted to eat something. But before I could have died of starving, I found a Punjabi Dhaba opened after some kilometers from Parwanoo, I went their asking what is available and he gave me the menu card. I was happy and thought God has sent him for me. I started ordering and to my shock, I heard “Not Available” for everything. Finally, I asked if I can get a Maggie and tea. I felt relieved to here “Yes” for it. Finally I had a Maggie and a tea and moved again. After having something to revive my energy, I asked what is the problem and why all of the Himachal is looking as if there is a curfew, I was told that it being the next day of Holi, everybody was on holiday.

It was already 12:00 by now and I was sure that plains would also be over with the Holi hangover and moved on. And yes, I was right! Up till Delhi or I must say till my door step, I felt that I am the king and I am riding on my private road, having no one to interrupt. There was no unnecessary stress of looking around. OK! The last one was just joke, you must look around every time, at least in India you never know who will come from where and when. I reached home safely at around 4:00pm.

Overall, the bike had been a dream to ride in the hills and in plains as well, yes those who have already ridden high revving bikes might not enjoy this as this has got short gearing ratio and would reach its peak very soon and ask for the gear shift.

I know that sharing any ride experience is very difficult to express in words. But, I hope you all enjoyed the ride and the bike with me.
SOURCE- xbhp.com

Courtesy-  manan

TVS TORMAX 150, LUANCHED IN INDONESIA!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Hello all, New bike In Indonesia,,, Yuhuu,,,, India’s motorcycle manufacturer, TVS officially launched a super moped named Tormax 150. In addition to highlighting the design and technology, this India’s motorcycle is sold with a fairly cheap price. TVS Tormax that carries the 150 cc engine capacity is projected to fight the Japanese sports moped namely Suzuki Satria that long walks alone in the 150 cc moped class

For that, Tormax also preparing a new strategy to compensate the price war. For TVS Tormax was released at a price of only 14.9 million rupiahs. Far cheaper than the selling price of Suzuki Satria. yeah, i like this

“The bike we sell 14.9 million rupiahs. My colleagues in India said, this is too cheap. But I said, this is our strategy,” said Chief Operating Officer of PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia (TMCI) Darmady Tjuatja at Hotel Mercure, Ancol, Jakarta, Sunday (15/05/2011).

Team TVS Racing Sweep First leg of MRF National Supercross Championship

 

H K Pradeep bags top honours

Bangalore 15 May 2011: Team TVS Racing put up a spirited fight at the first leg of the MRF National Supercross Championship despite suffering a setback even before the first round of the competition. The initial leg, held at Bangalore today, did not see participation of Team TVS Racing's flamboyant lead rider C S Santosh who had crashed on his Apache RTR 250 fx motorcycle during the practice rounds. A sombre TVS Team however took up the challenge and finished the day in style by taking podium positions in every race in which they participated. H K Pradeep who was adjudged the best rider of the day after winning the Class I Foreign Open - Group A 250 cc - 500 cc race.
It was excitement from the word go. The first race of the day, Foreign Open Group A 250cc - 500 cc saw privateer C D Jinan from Kerala taking the lead initially in the first lap. But his glory was short lived as he fell while negotiating a sharp curve towards the middle of the first lap giving competitor privateer Veer Patel from Vadodara the chance to snatch the lead, followed closely by HK Pradeep in second place and Aravind K P in third place, both from Team TVS Racing. But as fate would have it, Veer Patel's motorcycle stalled in lap 5 giving H K Pradeep and Aravind K P the opening to move into first and second place. Aravind K P then engaged in a closely fought endeavour to take the lead and win the race. Veer Patel came in third.

In second moto however, Aravind overcame a slow start to finish ahead of privateer Veer Patel, but was not able to get the better of team mate H K Pradeep who finished first. Both Veer Patel and Aravind K P overtook C D Jinan in the first turn itself and continued until the end of the race finishing in second and third positions respectively. In all 11 riders participated in each of the motos.

Team TVS Racing excelled in the Class III Indian Experts Group C up to 260 cc race as well, winning not only one, two and three but also four five and six. The only perceivable competition came from that of privateer CD Jinan, who was placed third at the end of the second lap. But in his enthusiasm to push his machine to the limits, he fell in lap 3 giving TVS riders just the room they were looking for. Both motors of Class III Indian Experst Group B upto 260 cc was again dominated by Team TVS Racing riders with teammates Aravind KP and Pradeep HK finishing first and second and fellow team mate Pramod Joshua finishing a distant third. The Class II Novice Group C upto 260cc was won by privateer Anil Kumar from Bangalore, while Basheer Ahmed of Team TVS Racing and Privateer Syed Dastagiri of Shimoga stood second and third respectively.
The locals impressed in a closely run race with almost nine to ten riders jostling for space around corners to overtake one another. Madhu S took top honours winning the race, followed by Shabaz Khan.
The next leg of the championship will take place in Comibatore next Sunday, 22nd May 2011

Class 1: Foreign Open Group A 250 CC - 500 CC Moto - I (11, Riders, 10 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Aravind KP
TVS Racing

II
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

III
Veer Patel
Vadodara

Class 1: Foreign Open Group A 250 CC - 500 CC Moto - I (11, Riders, 10 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

II
Aravind K P
TVS Racing

III
Veer Patel
Vadodara

Class 1: Foreign Open Group A 250 CC - 500 CC - Combined Results

Position
Rider
Team

I
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

II
Aravind K P
TVS Racing

III
Veer Patel
Vadodara

Class 3: Indian Experts Group B Up To 260CC (11 Riders, 6 Laps) Moto - I

Position
Rider
Team

I
Arvind K P
TVS Racing

II
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

III
Pramod Joshua
TVS Racing

Class 3: Indian Experts Group B Up To 260CC (11 Riders, 6 Laps) Moto - II

Position
Rider
Team

I
Aravind K P
TVS Racing

II
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

III
Pramod Joshua
TVS Racing

Class 3: Indian Experts Group B, Up To 260CC - Combined Results

Position
Rider
Team

I
Arvind K P
TVS Racing

II
H K Pradeep
TVS Racing

III
Pramod Joshua
TVS Racing

Class 2: Novice Group C, Up To 260CC (33 Riders, 5 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Anil Kumar
Bangalore

II
Basheer Ahmed
TVS Racing

III
Syed Dastagiri
Shimoga

Class 4: Locals Group B Up To 260CC (25 Riders, 5 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Madhu S
Bangalore

II
Vinod L
Bangalore

III
Shabaz Khan
Bangalore

Class 5: Indian Experts Group C Up To 260CC (14 Riders, 6 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Pramod Joshua
TVS Racing

II
Nataraj
TVS Racing

III
Mohammed Azghar
TVS Racing

Class 6: Private Experts, Group C, Up To 260CC (26 Riders, 5 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
Madhu S
Bangalore

II
Vinod L
Bangalore

III
Adnan Ahmed
Mangalore

Class 7: Private Foreign Open, Group A, Up To 250CC / 500CC (14 Riders, 8 Laps)

Position
Rider
Team

I
CD Jinan
Kerala

II
Zain Khan
Mumbai

III
Allan Sequiera
Goa

TVS RACING

TVS Motor Company registers 14% growth in April 2011

 

Hosur, May 1, 2011 : TVS Motor Company witnessed an overall growth of 14% in total sales for April 2011. The company registered sales of 167,744 units as against 147,172 units in the corresponding month of the previous year. The growth was led by the company's scooter sales and international business. Three wheeler business of the company also continued to grow substantially.
Two Wheeler
Total two wheeler sales of the company grew by 13% recording sales of 164,183 units in April 2011 against 144,689 units recorded in April 2010.
Domestic two wheeler sales of the company accounted for 141,619 units in April 2011 against 125,471 units reported in April 2010 growing by 13%.
Scooter sales led the growth increasing by 31% with sales of 35,074 units compared to 26,860 units recorded in April 2010. Motorcycles grew by 5%; totaling 69,573 units in April 2011 as against 66,000 units in April 2010.
Exports
Exports recorded cumulative sales of 25,275 units in April 2011 as against 19,657 units in the previous year. During the month, the company exported 22,564 units of two wheelers against 19,218 units in April 2010.
Three Wheeler
In April 2011, the company sold 3,561 units of three wheelers as against 2,483 units in the comparable month of the previous year, a growth of 43%.

Source-Tvs Motor's