TVS Jupiter 125

The Jupiter 125 is powered by a BS6-compliant 124.8cc fuel-injected two-valve motor, delivering an honest 8.3PS and an impressive 10.5Nm. In our fuel efficiency tests, it does score handsomely but it isn’t the best in its class, which is what TVS claims. The engine is housed in a new frame, sprung on a telescopic fork and a three-step preload-adjustable gas-charged monoshock. Thanks to the new chassis, the fuel tank has moved under the floorboard, making way for a humongous underseat storage capable of holding two helmets. It runs on 12-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels (on the top-spec variant) with 90-section tubeless tyres, clamped by a 220mm disc up front (130mm drum also available as a variant) and a 130mm rear drum brake. At 109kg, the Jupiter 125 weighs 2kg more than its 110cc counterpart. It runs on 12-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels (on the top-spec variant) with 90-section tubeless tyres, clamped by a 220mm disc up front (130mm drum also available as a variant) and a 130mm rear drum brake. At 109kg, the Jupiter 125 weighs 2kg more than the 110cc scooter.

The TVS Jupiter BS6 is available in three variants: Drum Brake (Rs 78,175), Drum Alloy Wheel (Rs 80,625) and Disc Brake variant (Rs 85,075).

The new TVS Jupiter 125’s design is identical to its smaller sibling, but it’s visually bulkier. It looks fairly conservative, with a flowing design and no over-the-top elements. Its LED DRLs do help it stand apart from its 110cc sibling as well as the healthy amount of chrome accents. The Jupiter 125 gets an LED taillight with body-coloured grab handles (with integrated reflector), making it look quite premium.

As expected from a TVS offering, the Jupiter 125 packs multiple features. These include LED headlamp/tail lamp/ DRLs, while the indicators are bulb units. Additionally, TVS has thrown in an informative semi-digital instrument cluster that displays fuel efficiency, fuel level, distance-to-empty, Eco and power telltale lights, apart from the basics. Bluetooth connectivity has been given a miss this time around, but TVS says it will introduce a Bluetooth-equipped variant if there’s adequate demand. As expected from a TVS offering, the Jupiter 125 packs multiple features. These include LED headlamp/tail lamp/ DRLs, while the indicators are bulb units. Additionally, TVS has thrown in an informative semi-digital instrument cluster that displays fuel efficiency, fuel level, distance-to-empty, ‘Eco’ and ‘Power’ telltale lights, apart from the basics. Bluetooth connectivity has been given a miss this time around, but TVS says it will introduce a Bluetooth-equipped variant if there’s adequate demand. The new Jupiter 125 takes practicality up a notch. It gets a front fuel filler cap, class-leading 33-litre underseat storage, a 2-litre front cubby space with a USB port, and a multi-function key. An ACG starter, i-TOUCHstart in TVS’ lingo, also comes standard. There’s also TVS’ Intelli-Go start/stop system for improved fuel efficiency.

The Jupiter 125 competes with the Honda Activa 125 and the Suzuki Access 125. Price-wise, it competes with the Hero Destini 125, Hero Maestro Edge 125, Hero Splendor iSmart, Yamaha Fascino 125, and even its sporty cousin, the NTorq 125.