TVS is prone to put one of many engines from their Apache collection as a substitute of the mild-hybrid engine discovered on the idea

Traditionally talking, TVS has by no means launched a cruiser. The corporate has discovered huge success with mopeds, scooters, commuters, and road bikes. Not like Bajaj which supplied cruisers like Avenger collection, TVS has no cruiser on supply. However that’s prone to change quickly.

TVS had showcased a cruiser idea at 2018 Auto Expo named Zeppelin. It was a stunning-looking cruiser bike with a high-tech mild-hybrid powertrain. The fashionable cruiser idea created plenty of buzz within the Indian automotive trade. It was again within the information in 2020, when TVS trademarked the title Zepplin R in India. However TVS watered-down fanatics’ enthusiasm earlier this 12 months when it said that Zeppelin was not meant for manufacturing.

New TVS Zepplin R Cruiser

Curiously, the title of the idea unveiled again in 2018, was Zeppelin whereas the nam registered by TVS in 2020 is Zepplin R. There’s a minor distinction within the spelling, in addition to the suffix R has been added. Technically, TVS has stated no to Zeppelin, however they by no means stated something concerning the Zepplin R.

A brand new report means that TVS is gearing as much as launch Zepplin R quickly! If these rumours are true, TVS has executed a commendable job by staying below the radar. We are saying this as a result of the bike has by no means been caught testing on the highway. With a inhabitants as large as India’s, nobody has ever spied the Zepplin present process take a look at on public highway, but. There was a TVS bike take a look at mule that was spied a while again. However that was extra of a Yamaha FZX rival, and never a cruiser.

Zepplin R is known as after a sort of German airship that was used for strategic air raids below the German Second and Third Reich. TVS first showcased the bike at 2018 Auto Expo and it was a charming design. The bike has the everyday low-slung cruiser kind issue with an accommodating single-piece stepped seat.

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However not like typical cruisers with handlebars at simple attain for the rider, Zepplin R has a flat and large handlebar. This supplies a barely sporty using posture. On the entrance, it has a hexagonal headlight meeting with built-in LED DRLs which lends a futuristic enchantment. The entrance fascia can be amplified with chunky USD forks completed in gold color.

Specs and Launch

Zepplin R will get wire-spoke wheels at each ends completed in black. It additionally will get a single disc at each ends and dual-channel ABS. We additionally admired the beefy oil-cooling system and a considerable bash plate defending the engine. The idea was completed in brown shade and we are able to count on extra color choices if TVS launches the bike.

The idea was powered by a 220 cc single-cylinder petrol engine coupled with a mild-hybrid system aiding in vitality recuperation with a 48V Li-ion battery. This engine related the rear wheels by way of a belt drive aiding in reliability and low upkeep.

TVS hasn’t made any official bulletins relating to the launch of Zepplin R. But when rumours are true, TVS may be very prone to ditch the 220 cc mild-hybrid engine in favour of an engine from Apache collection. TVS can couple it with a 200 cc engine from Apache RTR 200 4V and pit it in opposition to Bajaj Avenger collection or Suzuki Intruder. Or, TVS may couple the upcoming bike with a 312 cc engine from Apache RR310 and pit it in opposition to 350cc bikes from Royal Enfield stables, Honda H’ness CB350, Jawa bikes and Yezdi bikes.

Latter makes extra sense than the previous as retro-classic bikes with engine capacities round 300 cc are all the trend in India at present. If priced effectively, we are able to count on Zepplin R to be a really potent product within the Indian market.