TVS Ronin DS

Quick Review by Maxabout Team

The TVS Ronin is a scrambler bike that is offered in three variants that are called SS, DS, and TD. The Ronin DS is a mid-variant of the bike that has been offered with a starting price of Rs 1,56,500 (ex-showroom) and there are two shades offered for this variant. These colours are Delta Blue and Stargaze Black. The bike is finished in a dual-tone paint scheme that adds to the beauty of the bike. It needs to be mentioned here that all the three variants boast a different type of colour pattern.

The TVS Ronin has classic styling with features like circular headlamps and rear view mirrors, a tear-drop fuel tank, and a large rear mudguard. Other notable characteristics include gold-finished USD forks, a thin seat shape, and a traditional grab rail. The engine, belly pan, and exhaust are all blacked out in the bike's lower part.

It sports dual-tone multi-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels which are outfitted with 110/70 size block-tread tubeless tyres at the front and 130/70 size block-tread tubeless tyres at the rear. The TVS Ronin is said to have a comfortable riding position because of its broad handlebar and centrally located foot pegs. It is suitable for city streets, highway cruising, and some modest off-road trails.

A multiple information sharing instrument cluster is an LCD unit that provides information including the speedometer, odometer, tachometer, trip meters, fuel gauge, gear position indicator, distance to empty, average speed, and much more. There are two ABS modes: rain and urban, that are visible on the instrument console for an enhanced experience. The instrument cluster is pairable with your smartphone through Bluetooth connectivity, and you can receive calls and SMS and control the music during the ride.

Powering the TVS Ronin SS is a 225.9cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHC engine that comes mated with a 5-speed gearbox. This engine uses fuel injection technology and churns out 20.4 HP at 7750 rpm and 19.93 Nm of torque at 3750 rpm. The DS variant comes with a single-channel ABS system. The suspension duties are done by a 41mm USD front and a mono-shock with a 7-step adjustable preload for better handling the road stress. The braking chores are done by a 300mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear.