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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Tvs Coming up with revised Apache Series

The TVS Motor company’s flagship models, the Apache RTR series bikes are a popular choice with Indian sportsbike enthusiasts, and for good reasons. Born with the solid foundation of racing heritage, the affordably priced RTR’s, 160 and 180 represent the best of both worlds, engineered to be relaxed enough to ride on a daily basis, yet still providing riders the thrills of exciting performance and sharp edged handling that only true sportsbikes deliver. The RTR 180 to its credit remains to date one of India’s select few motorcycles to provide riders the additional safety of ABS assisted brakes.
The Apache RTR’s are easily the best looking motorcycles from TVS, which is soon to be taken to the next level. Expect the shortly upcoming RTR variants to sport more contemporary, revised styling, while retaining all their sought after value-for-money features including a heady blend of performance, with good handling and adequate comfort. The new RTR should enter TVS showrooms around the country as early as within some weeks from now, and we don’t expect to see too much more than is already offered by these bikes in terms of extra engine capacity or performance.

Source:- Autocarindia.com

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

TVS Motor expects sales to grow over 14% this fiscal

NEW DELHI: Chennai-based TVS Motor Co on Wednesday said it expects sales to grow by over 14 per cent this fiscal and is gearing up to launch two new models toward the end of the calendar year.
"The market is still showing growth, although it is not the same as last year. The industry is expected to grow around 13-14 per cent, while we (TVS) are looking at slightly higher growth than that," TVS Motor Co President (Marketing) H S Goindi told PTI.
For the 2010-11 fiscal, the company had posted a 33.17 per cent increase in sales to 20,46,668 units from 15,36,919 units in the previous fiscal. Its total two-wheeler sales rose by 31.86 per cent to 20,06,808 units from 15,21,939 units in the previous fiscal.
He said it is unlikely that the expectation of around 25 per cent growth in the two-wheeler market will happen this fiscal.
When asked about new product launches, he said the company is gearing up to introduce two new models by the end of the year.
"One will be a motorcycle and the other a scooter," Goindi said, but declined to share further details.
Earlier, the company had said it would re-enter the Indian electric scooter market with some existing and new models during this fiscal.
The company was carrying out test runs of about 50 electric scooters, comprising some of its existing and new models, across various towns in the country.
In April, 2008, TVS had launched electric scooterette 'Scooty Teenz Electric' with high hopes of selling around 40,000 units per year.
However, it had stopped the production since May, 2009, as it received a lukewarm response from the market.
The company had also shelved plans to launch electric three-wheelers.

Source-economic times

Thursday, June 2, 2011

TVS Motor Company registers 18% growth in May 11 sales

Hosur, June 1, 2011: Contributions from domestic and exports markets alike, backed by steady growth across all segments has enabled TVS Motor Company to increase its total sales by 18% in the month of May 2011. The company recorded total sales of 185,930 units in May 2011 against 156,980 units in the corresponding month of the previous year. The three wheeler business of the company continued to register significant growth. The company's cumulative sales for the months of April and May 2011 grew by 16% with sales of 353,674 units against 304,152 units recorded in the previous comparable period.
Two Wheeler
Total two wheeler sales grew by 18% with sales of 181,891 units in May 2011 in comparison with 154,667 units recorded in May 2010.
Scooter sales increased by 20% with sales of 38,168 units, compared to 31,884 units recorded in May 2010. Motorcycles grew by 11% totaling 75,619 units in May 2011 as against 67,906 units in May 2010.
Domestic two wheeler sales of the company reported a growth of 16% with sales of 158,829 units in May 2011 against 136,621 units reported in May 2010.
Exports
Exports grew by 42% recording total sales of 26,168 units in May 2011 as against 18,482 units in the same month of the previous year. The company exported 23,062 units of two wheelers in May 2011 in comparison with 18,046 units in May 2010, an increase of 28%.
Three Wheeler
In May 2011, the company sold 4,039 units of three wheelers as against 2,313 units in the comparable month of the previous year, a growth of 75%. Cumulative three wheeler sales for the months of April and May 2011 stood at 7600 units.

Source- TVS Motors

Monday, May 30, 2011

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

Sunday, May 29, 2011

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)