The design of the TVS Ronin is inspired by a Scrambler motorcycle. The cafe-racer motorcycle gets features like a circular LED headlamp with T-shaped LED DRLs, single-pod digital instrument cluster, single-piece seat and all-black exhaust with silver-coloured tip. Some of the other highlights of the 2022 TVS Ronin are the black painted engine casing, a bigger belly pan and a fuel capacity of 14 liters.
Suspension duties are handled by 41mm USD Showa forks up front and a gas-charged monoshock at the rear. The motorcycle runs on 17-inch alloy wheels mated to dual-purpose tyres. Braking is handled by disc brakes at both the ends and a dual-channel ABS only on the top variant.
The 2022 TVS Ronin gets a wheelbase of 1357mm and a curb weight of 160kg. According to TVS, a variety of customization options will be available with the new Ronin. The 2022 Ronin base variant gets Magma Red and Lightning Black color schemes. The mid-spec Base+ variant is available in Stargaze Black and Delta Blue shades, while the top-spec Mid variant is offered in Dawn Orange and Galactic Grey colours.
On the feature front, the TVS Ronin gets SmartXonect Bluetooth connectivity which offers turn-by-turn navigation, voice assistance and call/message alerts. The motorcycle gets two ride modes – Urban and Rain along with an assist-and-slipper clutch system.
The new TVS Ronin is powered by a 225.9cc four-valve single-cylinder engine that produces 20.4 hp@7750 rpm and 19.93Nm@3,750 rpm. Offered with a five-speed gearbox, the engine gets an integrated starter generator and oil cooler.
TVS Ronin will compete with Royal Enfield Classic 350, Yamaha FZ-X, Yezdi Scrambler and others in the Indian market.