The TVS Jupiter was a very strong contender for this year's Scooter Of The Year at the 2015 CNBC-TV18 OVERDRIVE awards and for good reason. The Jupiter isn't all new and is based on the TVS Wego, but the engineers have managed to make the engine more refined, and this difference is apparent. So apparent that I'm almost always riding with the throttle(fairly) wide open because the engine never complains. This month I tried to ride within the throttle range of the green Econometer light to see if it made any difference in fuel efficiency.
Last month I clocked about 38kmpl with my usual riding style. With my new exercise in restraint this month that figure moved up to 40, which to be frank isn't the significant increase I was hoping for. This could mean one of two things - the more unlikely deduction is that my riding style was always this efficient. The other is that the Jupiter is tuned quite well to deliver high fuel efficiency. I happen to think it's the latter and it's quite a comforting thought that riding faster doesn't result in a drastic drop in efficiency. In any case, any figure around 40kmpl is quite good for an automatic scooter in a city like Mumbai and the Jupiter scores high on that front. Other small things that I liked about the Jupiter were, of course, the exterior placement of the fuel filler cap, the generous under-seat storage, the incorporation of a pass light switch and the soft seat. A lot of thought has gone into the making of this scooter and I've quite enjoyed the fruits of it.
some of its advantages are 1. Parking Brake
Great Mileage
Ride Quality
Reliability
Handling and Control
Under seat Storage
Smooth engine
External Fuel Filler
And some of its disadvantages
Braking could be better
Style should be better
Vibrations at higher speeds
Need disc bra
on comparing jupiter with other bikes I can say that Unlike the Wego, which looks fairly distinct, the Jupiter is a far more generic and contemporary looking scooter. It has got cleanly moulded body panels that will catch your eye; the front indicators especially look smart. Then, because it rides on large, 12-inch wheels, the Jupiter comes across as a relatively taller scooter. The Jupiter, in fact, can pass off as a young college-going students scooter, a housewifes commuting bike, a retired officials morning-ride-to-the-park vehicle, or even as a salespersons daily companion.
