Jun 18, 2016 05:24 PM
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He Jupiter was launched by TVS keeping in India’s male consumers in mind, who account for 36 per cent of scooter sales in the country.
Built on the Wego platform, the Jupiter is powered by an 110cc single cylinder air-cooled engine that churns out 8bhp at 7, 500 rpm and 8Nm at 5, 500rpmThe scooter gets a V-Matic transmission and features an econometer which guides riders in both the eco mode and power mode. The Jupiter gets telescopic suspension in the front and gas-filled suspension at the rear, a low fuel indicator and an LED tail light.
The company claims a fuel-efficiency of 62 kmpl in the eco mode. The scooter’s fuel tank can carry 5.3-litre of fuel and can be filled via an external fuel lid above the tail light. It has a 17-litre under seat storage facility that can accommodate a full face helmet and also a mobile charging point. The 110cc scooter gets a pass switch – the first in the Indian scooter segment and is available in seven colours – matte blue, stallion brown, titanium grey, sparkling silver, midnight black, volcano red and pristine white. The Jupiter competes with the Honda Activa and the Hero Maestro Edge.
