TVS Jupiter

TVS Jupiter is a variomatic scooter launched in September 2013 by India's TVS Motor Company.[1] The launch of the scooter marked the company's entry into the part of the market that mainly targets females. This Variomatic Scooter is launched as a rival for Honda Activa.

TVS Jupiter
TVS Jupiter Grande
ManufacturerTVS Motor Company
Also calledJupiter
Tvs Calisto (Indonesia)
Production2013–present
ClassStandard
Engine110 cc (6.7 cu in) CVT-I, 4-Stroke, air-cooled, OHC, single
Power5.88 kW @ 7500 rpm
Torque8 Nm @ 5500 rpm
TransmissionPrimary CVT & secondary gearbox
Suspensiontelescopic suspension (Front), Gas Charged Mono-shock (Rear)
BrakesFront: 130mm Drum/Disc, Rear: 130mm Drum
Wheelbase1,275 mm (50.2 in)
DimensionsL: 1,834 mm (72.2 in)
W: 650 mm (26 in)
H: 1,115 mm (43.9 in)
Weight104 kg (229 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity5.3 L (1.2 imp gal; 1.4 US gal)
Reserve: 1 L (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal)
RelatedTVS Wego, TVS Scooty, TVS Scooty Zest

It is powered by a single-cylinder, four-stroke, 110 cc (6.7 cu in) engine and delivers 5.88 kW (7.88 bhp) at 7,500 rpm. The scooter delivers a pick-up of 0 to 60 km/h in 11.2 seconds.[2][3] The scooter has an 'Econometer' and has a fuel efficiency of 49 kmpl, per the manufacturer.[4]

In July 2018, TVS Jupiter crossed the 2.5 million unit sales mark and became the second most sold scooter in India.[5][6] On 7th October 2021, TVS Launched the 125cc Variant of Jupiter in order to compete TVS Ntorq, Honda Activa 125 and Suzuki Access 125.[7] and uses an all new 124.8 cc engine.

Awards

In 2014, the NDTV Car & Bike Awards named the TVS Jupiter the Scooter of the Year.[8] The TVS Jupiter also won awards from BBC Top Gear India and Bike India, which named it the Scooter of the Year, making it the most awarded scooter in India.[9][10][11] It also won the award for Excellence in Branding & Marketing at the 5th CMO Asia Awards by World Brand Congress.[12] TVS reached 500,000 scooters on the road in 18 months, which is a record in the Indian two-wheeler industry.[13]

Special Edition

In 2015, TVS Motor Company launched a new limited volume variant of the Jupiter, called the TVS Jupiter Scooter-of-the-Year Special Edition, created to celebrate the TVS Jupiter being named Scooter of the Year 2014 in India.[14]

TVS has successfully launched many models, such as the TVS Jupiter ZX, TVS Jupiter Classic, and the most recent TVS Jupiter Grande.

References
  1. "TVS Jupiter scooter launched at Rs 44,200". Autocar India. 16 September 2013.
  2. "TVS Jupiter review". TopGear India. December 2013.
  3. "TVS Jupiter review, test ride". Autocar India. 28 October 2013.
  4. "TVS Jupiter scooter review: Almost an Activa-beater". The Financial Express. 1 March 2014.
  5. "TVS Jupiter Crosses 2.5 Million Sales Milestone In India In 5 Years - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  6. Shah, Pradeep (2018-07-16). "TVS Jupiter achieves 2.5 million sales in 5 years: What made Honda Activa rival taste this milestone". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
  7. "TVS Jupiter 125cc Launch Price Rs 73.4k – Honda Activa Rival". 7 October 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  8. "Live Blog: NDTV Car and Bike Awards 2014". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  9. "TVS Jupiter: Scooter of the year". TopGear India. December 2013.
  10. "Two Wheeler Winners". NDTV. June 2014.
  11. "Bike India Awards 2014 – The Winners' List". Bike India. June 2014.
  12. "5th CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in Branding & Marketing Report 2014". CMO Asia. July 2014.
  13. "TVS sells 5lakh Jupiter scooters in India". Over Drive. May 2015.
  14. "TVS Jupiter: TVS Jupiter special edition launched to celebrate 1 year as most awarded scooter". motorbeam. October 2014.

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