TVS Jupiter 125 The 125cc scooter sits at an interesting niche in the segment. While its sibling, the TVS NTorq 125 is touted as a sportier and more performance-oriented product, the Jupiter 125 is built for comfort and practicality as well as fuel economy. In fact, according to TVSThe two-valve engine is brand new, and is not shared with TVS Ntorq 125, and gets an all-new design, new chassis and new features to give the Jupiter 125 a solid dose of new appeal and practicality. Does it have the potential to challenge the leaders in the 125cc family scooter segment? We spent some time with the new Jupiter 125 to see what it has to offer.
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TVS Jupiter 125 looks fresh with its all-new design, and keeps its looks. The overall design is conservative, bearing in mind that it needs to be universally appealing to a wide variety of customers.
design features
At first glance, the new TVS Jupiter 125 looks fresh with a brand new design. Though it is in the same Jupiter family, the 125 holds its own in terms of design and appearance. In fact, it looks quite different from the TVS Jupiter 110 though there is no doubt that it belongs to the same family.
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The Jupiter 125 has a huge underseat storage space of 33 liters.
The front apron has varying positioning of LED daytime running lights (DRLs), and there are body-colored bits on the inside of the apron and on the footboard. There are also lots of chrome inserts and linings around the headlight, speedometer console and side panels.
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The instrument console doesn’t offer Bluetooth connectivity yet, but it is something that could be introduced later.
Part-analog, part digital speedometer provides all the necessary information, including fuel consumption, empty and instantaneous fuel consumption statistics, as well as a trip meter. But Bluetooth connectivity is something that hasn’t been offered on the Jupiter 125 yet, but something that TVS says will be introduced in the future.
The fuel-filler cap is now up front, inside the front apron to the left, the fuel tank has gone under the footboard.
The most significant change is that the TVS Jupiter 125 gets an external fuel filler cap at the front, which is on the left inside the apron. The fuel tank has been moved under the floorboard, leaving plenty of space under the seat. With 33 liters of underseat storage space, the Jupiter 125 boasts of best in segment storage space.
Next to the multi-function ignition key is a USB charging socket. Body-colored panels adorn the interior of the front apron.
There’s a USB charging socket next to the multi-function key, and there’s enough room on the footboard to carry a bag or two of groceries. The footboard can also double as a carry-on space, something that scooter users in this segment prefer. The seat offers a lot of real estate and claims to be the longest in its class with a length of 790mm.
The overall design is still conservative, keeping its target customer in mind, and making the Jupiter 125 universally appealing.
The basic design of the TVS Jupiter 125 is still conservative, something that is universally appealing, and is to be welcomed by a diverse set of riders and customers. Overall, the design is fresh, and isn’t about slapping on a new 125 badge over the existing Jupiter’s design, and a bigger engine. The Jupiter 125 is a completely new scooter from the ground up, and definitely looks premium and upmarket.
The two valve 124.8 cc, single cylinder engine makes 8.04 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 10.5 Nm of peak torque at 4,500 rpm.
performance and mobility
The engine is a 124.8 cc, single-cylinder, tw0-valve unit, and TVS says it is not the same unit as the NTorq’s three-valve engine. In output figures, the engine makes 8.04 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 10.5 Nm of peak torque at 4,500 rpm. Straight off the bat, the Jupiter 125 doesn’t feel breathtakingly fast, but once it kicks in, acceleration builds up well in the mid-range. Power delivery is smooth and linear, and there’s no unpleasant stiffness that can be felt from the engine. The start-stop system works seamlessly and a turn of the throttle at the stop light starts the engine quickly and silently.
The top speed is a indicated 90 kmph, and the engine delivers smooth and refined performance.
The two-valve engine delivers smooth and refined performance, and the acceleration is quite good, as long as you are riding at 60-70 kmph. We managed to top 90 kmph in our test ride, but the acceleration slows down beyond 75 kmph, so it takes a while to reach 90 kmph from 70-75 kmph.
During our test rides, which mostly involved spirit riding, the Jupiter 125 returned to 46-47 kmpl. We estimate that with regular city rides within the range of 60-70 kmph, fuel consumption will exceed 50 kmph.
It’s not quite as fast as the NTorq 125, but the overall performance isn’t something that should leave the average scooter rider wanting more. During our tests, which included some spirited riding, fuel consumption ranged between 46-47 kmpl, but owners should easily top 50 kmpl in everyday riding conditions.
Around the corners, the TVS Jupiter 125 remains engaged and stable. Overall the handling is quite confidence-inspiring.
Jupiter 125 also offers good agility and handling. Around a corner, the scooter remains engaged and stable, something that is certainly a welcome addition. It rides on 12-inch wheels, features telescopic front suspension with 77mm of travel and 3-step adjustable gas-charged rear shock. Overall ride quality is quite good, and even when the road surface is rough, the suspension absorbs most potholes and broken patches with ease and comfort.
In rough terrain, the suspension absorbs potholes and rough roads quite well.
Prices and market conditions
The new TVS Jupiter 125 is priced at ₹ 74,425 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base drum brake variant, which is at par with the Suzuki Access 125’s segment, but much more affordable than the base variant of the Honda Activa 125.
With the base drum-brake variant priced at ₹74,425 (ex-showroom), the TVS Jupiter 125 offers a very good value package for money in the 125cc scooter segment, boasting of several best-in-class features.
Even looking at the top-spec disc-brake variant of its competition, the Jupiter 125 is priced at par. At those prices, there is no doubt that the Jupiter 125 offers a very good combination of performance, features, convenience and fuel economy, all qualities that make it great value for money.
TVS Jupiter 125 is an impressive 125 cc scooter that does everything quite admirably. It rides well, has a smooth engine, comfortable ride, stable handling and good fuel efficiency, and has plenty of storage space.
Decision
There is no doubt that the new Jupiter 125 is an impressive scooter in its segment. For the price of the base variant, it offers great value for money. For anyone looking for a universally attractive 125cc scooter, high on practicality and fuel economy, the new TVS Jupiter 125 should be on the list of considerations.
The TVS Jupiter 125 can easily be counted among the best 125cc family scooters on sale right now, and should be on the list of considerations for anyone looking to buy a 125cc scooter.
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In fact, it is a scooter that can definitely take on established rivals like Suzuki Access 125 and Honda Activa 125. Which is why it should not be in the list of best 125cc scooters available on sale right now. ,
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