After the huge success of recently launched Apache RTR 180 & Flame SR125 and Flame DS125 TVS India has tapped the market of gearless bikes with the launch of TVS Jive. It is the first Indian two wheeler to feature automatic transmission. Jive comes with with 4-speed transmission but features an handfree gearshift and It comes with Tmatic technology. TVS Jive comes with gear Indicator and underseat space which can accomodate a bottle,umbrella or any documents.
In terms of design and styling TVS Jive looks very balanced and simple, as it is a commuter bike, the buyers don't expect lot of styling. TVS has kept it very basic and it looks like the TVS Star City from many angles. The only change is the spruced-up tank which brings character to the Jive.
Jive is powered by a new 110cc engine which also powers the TVS Wego. The 110cc engine of TVS Jive generates maximum power of 8.1 Bhp at 7500 rpm with 8.1 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm. TVS has good experience in manufacturing bikes with automatic clutch as they are selling TVS Neo in Indonesia and it is selling in good numbers.
The TVS Jive features a rotary gear technology and two clutches. One of the two is a normal multiplate job while the other one is a automatic centrifugal clutch that prevents the engine from stalling. There is an anti-stall mechanism to boot – which means that even when you try to ride along in a high gear at low speeds, the motorcycle does not sputter and stall. Also, the rotary gear system means that you can shift directly from a high gear to neutral. Convenience-wise, the Jive is going to please a lot of new riders or people have to ride a lot in heavy traffic.
TVS Jive has been launched with a price tag of 42,500 (Ex-Showroom Chennai) which means that On-Road price of Jive is around 46,500 rupees.
Press Release - TVS Jive
TVS Motor Company today announced the launch of its much awaited "TVS Jive". The new motorcycle is propelled by a 110 cc engine which features innovative T-Matic technology (patent applied for) which features a rotary gear technology coupled with an automatic clutch. The bike’s four speed engine delivers a solid four stroke performance with 8.1 Bhp @ 7500 rpm and a torque of 8.1 Nm @ 5500 rpm. TVS Jive’s light weight at 110 Kgs makes it convenient to handle. Alloy wheels complement the bikes wheelbase of 1260 mm which makes cornering and maneuvering effortless. The bike has a fuel tank capacity of 12 litres with two litres as reserve.
TVS Jive is packed with features and superior technology that make it one of the most convenient motorcycles to ride in the country. One of the major features of this motorcycle is the absence of the clutch lever, making riding on this motorcycle a hands free gear shift experience. The bike therefore can be ridden by almost anyone who has a sense of balance as there is no need for manual clutch-gear co-ordination while shifting. A unique feature of this motorcycle is its anti-stall mechanism which makes smooth riding possible at low speeds even in high gears, without the engine shutting off. This is not possible in motorcycles with the regular clutch system. The downward rotary gear system enables the rider to reach neutral straight from top gear.
However, it is not necessary that the bike has to be in neutral while starting. The bike can be started in any gear and is fitted with an electric start for convenience. It is also the first motorcycle in the country to have an under seat storage space, large enough to hold a water bottle, vehicle documents and even a small umbrella.Each unique feature emphasizes the overall objective – ease and convenience of use. TVS Jive is available in 3 shades - Blue, Black and Red. Jive is available in 2 variants - Kick Start and Self Start.
TVS Jive is priced at Rs 41, 000 (Ex-showroom Chennai) for the Kick Start variant.