TVS Jupiter is a variomatic scooter launched in September 2013 by India's TVS Motor Company.[1] The launch of the scooter marked the company's entry into the part of the market that mainly targets females. This Variomatic Scooter is launched as a rival for Honda Activa.
 TVS Jupiter Grande | |
| Manufacturer | TVS Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | Jupiter Tvs Calisto (Indonesia) |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 110 cc (6.7 cu in) CVT-I, 4-Stroke, air-cooled, OHC, single |
| Power | 5.88 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 8 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | Primary CVT & secondary gearbox |
| Suspension | telescopic suspension (Front), Gas Charged Mono-shock (Rear) |
| Brakes | Front: 130mm Drum/Disc, Rear: 130mm Drum |
| Wheelbase | 1,275 mm (50.2 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1,834 mm (72.2 in) W: 650 mm (26 in) H: 1,115 mm (43.9 in) |
| Weight | 104 kg (229 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L (1.2 imp gal; 1.4 US gal) Reserve: 1 L (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal) |
| Related | TVS Wego, TVS Scooty, TVS Scooty Zest |
It is powered by a single-cylinder, four-stroke, 110 cc (6.7 cu in) engine and delivers 5.88 kW (7.88 bhp) at 7,500 rpm. The scooter delivers a pick-up of 0 to 60 km/h in 11.2 seconds.[2][3] The scooter has an 'Econometer' and has a fuel efficiency of 49 kmpl, per the manufacturer.[4]
In July 2018, TVS Jupiter crossed the 2.5 million unit sales mark and became the second most sold scooter in India.[5][6] On 7th October 2021, TVS Launched the 125cc Variant of Jupiter in order to compete TVS Ntorq, Honda Activa 125 and Suzuki Access 125.[7] and uses an all new 124.8 cc engine.
Awards edit
In 2014, the NDTV Car & Bike Awards named the TVS Jupiter the Scooter of the Year.[8] The TVS Jupiter also won awards from BBC Top Gear India and Bike India, which named it the Scooter of the Year, making it the most awarded scooter in India.[9][10][11] It also won the award for Excellence in Branding & Marketing at the 5th CMO Asia Awards by World Brand Congress.[12] TVS reached 500,000 scooters on the road in 18 months, which is a record in the Indian two-wheeler industry.[13]
Special Edition edit
In 2015, TVS Motor Company launched a new limited volume variant of the Jupiter, called the TVS Jupiter Scooter-of-the-Year Special Edition, created to celebrate the TVS Jupiter being named Scooter of the Year 2014 in India.[14]
TVS has successfully launched many models, such as the TVS Jupiter ZX, TVS Jupiter Classic, and the most recent TVS Jupiter Grande.
References edit
- ^ "TVS Jupiter scooter launched at Rs 44,200". Autocar India. 16 September 2013.
- ^ "TVS Jupiter review". TopGear India. December 2013.
- ^ "TVS Jupiter review, test ride". Autocar India. 28 October 2013.
- ^ "TVS Jupiter scooter review: Almost an Activa-beater". The Financial Express. 1 March 2014.
- ^ "TVS Jupiter Crosses 2.5 Million Sales Milestone In India In 5 Years - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
- ^ Shah, Pradeep (2018-07-16). "TVS Jupiter achieves 2.5 million sales in 5 years: What made Honda Activa rival taste this milestone". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
- ^ "TVS Jupiter 125cc Launch Price Rs 73.4k – Honda Activa Rival". 7 October 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Live Blog: NDTV Car and Bike Awards 2014". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- ^ "TVS Jupiter: Scooter of the year". TopGear India. December 2013.
- ^ "Two Wheeler Winners". NDTV. June 2014.
- ^ "Bike India Awards 2014 – The Winners' List". Bike India. June 2014.
- ^ "5th CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in Branding & Marketing Report 2014". CMO Asia. July 2014.
- ^ "TVS sells 5lakh Jupiter scooters in India". Over Drive. May 2015.
- ^ "TVS Jupiter: TVS Jupiter special edition launched to celebrate 1 year as most awarded scooter". motorbeam. October 2014.