Motorcycling at the global level is changing. It is moving from serving a functional purpose to enabling self-expression, freedom, and the willingness to explore. Inspired by this thought, TVS Motor Company has forayed into the premium lifestyle segment with the launch of the company’s first ‘modern-retro’ motorcycle – the TVS Ronin. We were glad to have the TVS Ronin in the Power Drive garage which gave us the opportunity to get up close and personal with TVS’ first ever ‘modern-retro’ motorcycle..
The Ronin has been designed ground up from a blank canvas to be a reflection of the spontaneous, fluidic, versatile and multi-faceted young rider of today. It is designed to create an effortless and ‘unscripted’ riding experience. TVS Ronin is also a lifestyle partner complete with an exclusive range of merchandise and accessories, a riding community, and an effortless customisation process.
TVS Ronin comes with a unique T-Face pilot lamp, which is a powerful all LED
headlamp; asymmetric speedometer with a unique placement which displays regular updates during every ride, custom exhaust that ensures effortless efficiency and first-in-segment machined 9-spoke alloy wheels gives the Ronin a muscular stance.
TVS Ronin is powered by a four valve, 225.9 cc engine that puts out 15. 01kW (20.4 PS) of power and 19.93Nm of torque. It comes with an oil-cooling system and an oversized radiator. The engine is mated to a 5-speed transmission. The clutch is light and easy to use even in a congested city road. Being TVS’ premium offering, the clutch and brake levers are adjustable as well.
The TVS Ronin comes equipped with a digital cluster that displays a range of crucial data like DTE – Distance to Empty, ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival, Gear Shift Assist, Side Stand Engine Inhibitor, Service Due Indication, and Low Battery Indicator.
True to the TVS brand, the Ronin has cutting edge technology and connectivity features like Voice Assist, Turn by Turn Navigation, Incoming Call Alert / Receive, Custom Window Notification, and Ride Analysis on TVS SmartXonnect App.
The TVS Ronin is offered in three variants – Ronin SS, Ronin DS, and Ronin TD. These variants are available in six attractive colour schemes such as Magma Red, Lightening Black, Delta Blue, Stargaze Black, Galactic Grey and Dawn Orange.
With the arrival of the Ronin, TVS Motor Company has forayed into a brand new segment. The company has built a product that would go beyond serving the traditional functional necessity and become a platform of self-expression. A well engineered product built keeping the Indian rider and Indian road condition in mind. Bad roads bring out the best in the TVS Ronin with its plush ride quality being perhaps one of its highest selling points. Overall, a well packaged product that ticks most of the right boxes.
Photographs by Sourish Meryson
Power Drive 