TVS Bikes

TVS is an abbreviation of the company’s founder’s name, Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram Iyengar. The brand was first established in 1911, when T V Sundram Iyengar started Southern Roadways Limited, a bus company, which was the foundation of the TVS Group. The brand started its foray into the automotive industry in 1976 when they started manufacturing mopeds from their Hosur manufacturing plant.

TVS is a fully Indian-owned company, and comes under the TVS Group. The brand is headquartered in Hosur and their main manufacturing facility is also located there. Currently, TVS is India’s second largest two-wheeler manufacturer in terms of revenue.

TVS is not owned by Suzuki, but in the precursor to TVS, Sundaram Clayton Limited had entered into a joint venture with Suzuki Motor Corporation. The joint venture was focused on production of motorcycles, with Suzuki’s technical expertise. This partnership with Suzuki resulted in many iconic 100cc two-stroke bikes being produced in India such as the Samurai, Shogun, Shaolin and Supra. This partnership came to an end in 2001, with Sundaram Clayton and Suzuki splitting. TVS Group subsequently got full ownership of Sundaram Clayton and renamed it TVS Motor Company.

The first bike that was launched by TVS in India was the 100cc two-stroke commuter named Ind-Suzuki AX100. The bike, as the name suggests, was built in collaboration with Suzuki during their partnership. After the companies split, TVS developed a fully indigenous commuter bike called the TVS Victor. The Victor featured a 4-stroke engine.

Latest Updates on TVS

• A drum variant of the TVS Raider 125 was launched and it is the most affordable variant of the Raider 125

• 2024 TVS Apache RR 310 was launched. The updated bike gets fairing mounted winglets and a massive bump in performance

• The popular Jupiter 110 was updated and the scooter now comes with a new design along with a new mild-hybrid powertrain

• An updated 2024 TVS Ntorq 125 was also launched and it now offers new colours with stylish graphics

• TVS is also working on a CNG-powered Jupiter. Once launched it will be India’s second CNG powered two-wheeler after the Bajaj Freedom 125

Which TVS Bike is Best?

• Commuter Bikes: In the 110 to 125cc commuter segment the TVS Radeon and the TVS Raider 125 are good options you can consider. Both the bikes offer reliable performance and a good set of features at an affordable price. 

• Sporty Commuters: When it comes to sportier offerings in the commuter segment, the best options available are the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and the TVS Apache RTR 200 2V. Both the bikes feature an aggressive design and also offer many segment first features as well.

• Performance Bikes: When it comes to performance oriented bikes, the best offering from TVS is the 2024 TVS Apache RR 310. The bike comes with an aggressive supersport design with segment-first fairing mounted winglets along with really good performance.