Bike Tested: TVS Jupiter
Kms Done: 1535 kms
Test Started at: 2765 kms
Test Concluded at: 4300 kms
Fuel Cost: Rs. 1280/-
Liters: 19.6
Mileage: 48 km/l ( Combined) , 46.6 km/l ( City) , 54 km/l ( Highway)
The TVS Jupiter has shaken and stirred the 110cc scooter segment with its qualities.
TVS has always been known for making scooters. Let it be the iconic Scooty, which is female friendly and remains a top choice for women in Tier-II and rural markets. Time flies by and technology takes a leap. TVS changed the scooter idea by introducing the unisex Wego and made it an excellent package. To repeat the success and take their scooters even higher, late last year the Jupiter was introduced. The Jupiter has been the scooter of the year at MotorBeam because of the value for money quotient, attention to detail and fantastic ride and handling balance. We even compared the TVS Jupiter to all other 110cc scooters and declared it the winner. This product does not fall short in any single aspect. So to really test this fact, we called the scooter for a longer time to try and find out how it is to live with the TVS Jupiter on a daily basis. Does it impress us with its features? We find out by doing the most number of kms done on any other long term scooter yet.
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2014 TVS Jupiter Long Term Review
on JUNE 3 2014, 2: 30 PM
in TVS JUPITER
110CC SCOOTERS BIKE LONG TERM LONG TERM
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The highly capable TVS Jupiter is here to lighten up the 110cc scooter segment in India
TVS Jupiter Long Term Review
Bike Tested: TVS Jupiter
Kms Done: 1535 kms
Test Started at: 2765 kms
Test Concluded at: 4300 kms
Fuel Cost: Rs. 1280/-
Liters: 19.6
Mileage: 48 km/l ( Combined) , 46.6 km/l ( City) , 54 km/l ( Highway)
The TVS Jupiter has shaken and stirred the 110cc scooter segment with its qualities.
TVS has always been known for making scooters. Let it be the iconic Scooty, which is female friendly and remains a top choice for women in Tier-II and rural markets. Time flies by and technology takes a leap. TVS changed the scooter idea by introducing the unisex Wego and made it an excellent package. To repeat the success and take their scooters even higher, late last year the Jupiter was introduced. The Jupiter has been the scooter of the year at MotorBeam because of the value for money quotient, attention to detail and fantastic ride and handling balance. We even compared the TVS Jupiter to all other 110cc scooters and declared it the winner. This product does not fall short in any single aspect. So to really test this fact, we called the scooter for a longer time to try and find out how it is to live with the TVS Jupiter on a daily basis. Does it impress us with its features? We find out by doing the most number of kms done on any other long term scooter yet.
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Well designed, contemporary looking, solidly put together scooter
When it comes to styling, it has a so-called “problem”. To the eagle eye it is easily spotted as a Jupiter but if it’s the junta which makes decisions hastily as always, they don’t seem to notice it because it looks very similar to the Honda Activa, but every panel is very different to the Japanese scooter. LED tail light and curving side body panels are immediately striking. The front with the top mounted headlight and the grab rail are immensely identical to the market leader. It is a good thing if you want to go unnoticed ( get the white color, which is a complete sleeper) . TVS has done a good job by giving limited colours and shades which are different to any other scooter such as matte grey. Styling is impressive, there is no doubt about that. Big sized 3D badges on side panels, black alloy wheels and suspension bits help it distinguish itself even further. Like the Suzuki, the Jupiter wears a 3D “TVS” badge at the front.
Fit, finish is excellent and material quality is good too. The tell-tale lights remain the same as any other scooter but the addition here is the fuel warning light and Power/Eco modes. Dedicated turn indicator on each side is always a good idea. Switchgear is borrowed from the Wego and has contours for your finger. Red colour start button and yellow for horn is a swell idea. The back-lit instrument cluster is a nice touch, while the font and meter layout is slightly dated. Turn indicators come with a buzzing sound as standard. Seating position is upright and seat is on the softer side. High beam button also has a pass light switch integrated into it, we used it quite often and the design has no flaws whatsoever. We are so addicted to it that we ended up missing this feature on other long term scooters.
