TVS Jive motorcycle launched

Yesterday, TVS Motor launched two vehicles. One was the TVS Wego automatic scooter; the other, the Jive motorcycle.

TVS Jive with auto-clutch

The Jive is a 110 cc motorcycle positioned at the low end of the market, and naturally, it is no Fazer 150 when it comes to looking good – by today’s standards, of course. But it is very acceptable for a bie in this class, and definitely does not look like a cheapo design from any angle.

There is adequate power at 8.1 bhp @ 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 8.1 Nm @ 5500 rpm, pretty much standard for motorcycles in this class and enough to propel the JIve which weighs only 110 kg. However, the TVS Jive has a USP.

Photo: TVS Jive with auto-clutch

The Jive features an automatic clutch. This means that while you have 4 standard gears, there is no clutch for the rider to apply. The bike takes care of that part. Your left hand just sits there feeling all happy, while you shift through gears with abandon.

The TVS Jive also features a rotary gear technology. There is an anti-stall mechanism to boot – which means that even when you try to ride along in a high gear at low speeds, the motorcycle does not sputter and stall. Also, the rotary gear system means that you can shift directly from a high gear to neutral. Convenience-wise, the Jive is going to please a lot of new riders or people have to ride a lot in heavy traffic. Less stress all around.

The TVS Jive has an electric start (and kick start), and you can start the bike in any gear. There is a bit of uderseat storage space for knick nacks too. Black alloy wheels, drum brakes front and back, and  wheelbase of 1260 mm complete the package.

Overall, the price of Rs 41,000 ex-showroom Chennai looks quite value for money for a motorcycle with such conveniences, we think.

Fuel efficiency, naturally, is of serius importance at the low end of the market, and the Jive offers a mileage of 65 kmpl (claimed). The bike is available in red, blue and black.

Speaking at the launch of the Jive and the Wego, TVS Motor chairman Venu Srinivasan expressed confidence that the Jive and the Wego would change city commuter biking. He also said that TVS plans to launch two new models every year to stay ahead in the market.