TVS Jupiter is a stylish scooter from the stable of India’s third-largest motorcycle manufacturer TVS Motor Company.
The first model of the two-wheeler got rolled out in September 2013. It targeted urban male riders, including students, young professionals, traders, business people, salespeople, contractors, and even family men.
The following year, in the NDTV Car and Bike Awards, the scooter got awarded the Scooter of the Year title. It also won numerous awards, including the Scooter of the Year from Bike India and BBC Top Gear India.
The two-wheeler gets a masculine appearance, which is quite different from the company’s Pep or Streak models. But at the same time, its conventional design gives it a certain appeal.
The scooter, known for its high functionality and efficiency, makes the daily rides to college or work (or anywhere outside) fun and hassle-free.
It comes in five variants and seventeen different colours.
The ex-showroom cost of the TVS Jupiter varies from Rs. 65,673 to Rs. 75,773.
TVS Jupiter’ on-road price ranges between Rs. 83,016 and Rs. 90,684.
BS6 engine: The scooter gets equipped with the company’s first-ever fuel-injected engine compliant with BS-VI norms.
TVS IntelliGo technology: This intelligent stop-and-go technology debuted with the new TVS Jupiter BS6.
ETFi technology: The technology provides 15% more mileage.
TVS’ patented Econometer: This technology offers Eco and Power mode.
Though TVS Jupiter has the appearance of a conventional scooter, it also has some masculine features that make it stylish, macho, and different from its peers. Such as the visor windshield that gets riveted above the headlamp; this gives it the ruggedness of a bike.
Below it, a prominent LED headlight comes fitted with a pair of pilot lamps, which assures the rider of safety during nighttime riding even if the main headlamp does not work for some time.
The headlamp resembles the one that debuted with the BS4 Jupiter Grande variant.
Just under the headlamp, the TVS logo appears in sharp contrast to the body colour.
A pair of ‘khukri’-shaped side indicators give it striking looks and great functionality to both sides. The mudguard is also stylishly designed, and the chrome accents on it nicely contrast with the colour.
The floorboard gives enough legroom, and the seat height of 765 mm is suitable for an average-sized rider to those who are a bit on the taller and heavier side.
The light-coloured footboard and the inner side of the apron enhance the scooter’s looks. It also features a pair of footrests for pillion riders.
Under the boot, a storage space of 21 litres gives adequate room for few additional belongings safe. A carry hook is just below the seat, holding the rider’s or passenger’s bag.
The seat is a flat one, and towards the rear, a cushioned backrest-cum-grabrail gives extra support and safety to pillion riders. Just below the grabrail, there’s a fuel cap, and below it, the tail light gets featured, which is well protected by a guard.
A flappable side footrest lies at the left, and the alloy wheels give the scooter a sophisticated look.
And 15 colour options in total:
Here are some features of the TVS Jupiter:
LED lamp: The LED headlamp of the scooter emits bright light and enables the rider to ride safely in the dark.
LED taillights: The taillights get fitted with light-emitting diodes to indicate the vehicles behind the scooter.
Digital speedometer and trip meter: The digital speedometer and trip meter are available in the top variant. A semi-digital console is also available in select variants.
Pass switch: This switch is helpful when the rider has to overtake a vehicle. Pressing the button will signal the vehicle in the front to give way.
Pilot lamps: The pair of pilot lamps can serve as secondary safety lights if the main headlamp fails while riding at night.
Under-seat storage: The under-seat storage of 21 litres provides ample space for the safekeeping of belongings.
Low fuel warning lamp: This will alert the rider about the depleting fuel level.
Carry hook: The scooter comes with a retractable carry hook, which a rider can pull out to place their bag.
Malfunction indication lamp: This indicates something is wrong in the vehicle and alerts the rider to get it sorted.
The BS6 engine has enhanced the fuel efficiency of the multiple award-winning flagship scooter and has made it even better for daily commuting. It makes the scooter better than its BS4 predecessor.
Its 110 cc engine gives solid competition to the 125 cc powertrain of its close competitors and provides similar speed, pick-up, power, and mileage as them.
The alloy wheels make the vehicle look good, lighter in weight, and provide lasting durability.
The braking and suspension systems are also advanced and make the ride smooth and enjoyable.
The specifications and features of TVS Jupiter give tough competition to:
Let’s compare TVS Jupiter with the above four competitors in a few aspects:
The ex-showroom price of TVS Jupiter ranges between Rs. 65,673 and Rs. 75,773.
Honda Activa 125 starts at Rs. 61,074 and goes up to Rs. 84,211.
However, the price of Activa 6G ranges between Rs. 67,267 and Rs. 75,576.
Suzuki Access 125 carries a price tag of Rs. 58,249 to Rs. 86,328.
Yamaha Fascino 125 can get owned by paying Rs. 67,230 to Rs. 78,570.
Hero Maestro Edge 125 gets priced at Rs. 59,000 to Rs. 81,250.
TVS Jupiter claims to give 66.7 Kmpl mileage, but the actual mileage is around 56-62 Kmpl.
Honda Activa 125 can cover 50-55 km distance per litre of petrol.
Activa 6G offers around 55 Kmpl.
Yamaha Fascino 125 claims to run 58 km in one litre of fuel.
Suzuki Access 125 gives a claimed mileage of 64 Kmpl.
TVS Jupiter can clock a maximum speed of 85 Kmph in full acceleration.
The top speed of Honda Activa 125 and Activa 6G is also 85 Kmph.
Yamaha Fascino 125 can achieve a maximum speed of 90 Kmph.
Suzuki Access 125 can clock 90-92 Kmph.
The tank of TVS Jupiter can hold five litres of petrol, thereby enabling the scoter to cover a distance of 300 km in a full tank.
Honda Activa 125 gets a tank capacity of 125 litres.
Activa 6G gets a 5.3 litres tank capacity.
Yamaha Fascino 125 can hold 5.2litres of petrol in its tank.
Suzuki Access 125 can hold up to 5.6 litres of petrol.
TVS Jupiter gets positioned as the scooter for male riders; its design, features, and specifications give it a rugged look and feel. The highly acclaimed two-wheeler has remained true to its past glory, and its new BS6 avatar comes with a cleaner and better powertrain.
One of its major highlights is its price, which is less than many high-end scooters in the competition. Compared to rivals, it provides a similar riding experience, mileage, features and is worth its price tag.
So, if you are looking for a scooter with a masculine look, great features, and rich in performance, you can opt for TVS Jupiter.
TVS Jupiter can attain a maximum speed of 85 Kmph.
TVS Jupiter gets powered by a four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder 109.7 cc CVTi, fuel injection engine. It can generate a maximum power of 7.47 PS @ 7000 rpm and a top torque of 8.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm.
TVS Jupiter gives a mileage of 56-62 Kmpl. With a tank capacity of five litres, the scooter can travel anywhere between 280-310 km in a full tank.
TVS Jupiter comes with a five-year warranty or 50,000 km, whichever comes earlier.
No, TVS Jupiter does not come with ABS.
TVS Jupiter on road price ranges from Rs. 81,917 to Rs. 92,864.
TVS Jupiter Classic price ranges between Rs. 77,211 (ex-showroom, Mumbai) and Rs. 93,775 (on-road Mumbai).
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