TVS Ronin: New Base+ Variant Explained
It gets an important safety feature plus new colours
Recently, TVS updated its Apache and Ronin lineup with new variants, features and colours. The TVS Ronin, in particular, got a new Base+ variant, in addition to upgrades in the Mid and Top variants. TVS has priced the new variant at Rs 1,42,490 (ex-showroom Delhi). Here’s what all it gets:
Design & Styling
All the variants of the Ronin, including this new variant, are identical, design-wise. The new variant gets two new colours: Sunlit Yellow and Desert Mirage. The TVS Ronin features a neo-retro design with a round LED headlamp, sculpted fuel tank, flat seat, chunky tyres and a beefy exhaust. The neo-retro elements along with the slightly raked-out fork give it a unique appearance. The yellow shade is our favourite as it adds some funk to the design. On the other hand, the Desert Mirage shade reminds us of the Desert Storm colour variant of the Royal Enfield Classic 500.
Features
The feature list is carried forward from the Base to Base Plus variant. Highlights include an all-LED lighting Setup, LCD instrument console, Glide Through Technology (GTT) for low-speed riding in heavy traffic with just clutch modulation, and two ABS riding modes: Rain and Urban. That said, there is no smartphone connectivity on this variant, so no turn-by-turn navigation. The off-set console is fairly feature-packed, otherwise. It gets a gear position indicator, odometer and tripmeter readings, fuel gauge, tachometer, speedometer and tell-tale lights.
It does get a silent starter, although the adjustable brake and clutch levers are available only on the higher variants.
Engine & Performance
Again, all the Ronin variants are mechanically identical. The Base+ is no different and gets the familiar 225.9 cc, single-cylinder, 4 valve, SOHC, air-oil-cooled engine. It has a 5-speed gearbox, and produces 20.4 PS at 7,750 rpm and 19.93 Nm at 3,750 rpm. The slip and assist clutch is standard across all the Ronin variants.
Safety & Hardware
The only differing factor between Base and Base+ models, apart from the new cosmetics, is the inclusion of dual-channel ABS on the Base+ variant. It has a 300 mm front and 240 mm rear discs with chunky block-pattern tyres, 41 mm USD fork, and preload-adjustable rear monoshock.
BikeDekho Says
With new paint schemes and addition of dual-channel ABS, the new Base+ variant is Rs 10,500 more expensive than the Base variant. That said, this is worth it as it significantly improves the safety quotient of the bike by offering better braking experience. If you don’t mind the connected features, the Base+ variant is the one to go for if you’re on a budget. The premium won’t pinch as much if you’re buying the bike on EMI.
TVS Ronin User Reviews
TVS Ronin is good bike in this price, it has better proformance then royal Enfield hunter 350, and good comfort than other bike, this bike is good for long rides the seat of bike is very much comfortable and looks are killer in this segment, this bike offers very advance features like riding mode which does not get in other bike, its meter has very usefull and advence feature, this bike with low seat height are comfortable for short rider, it has all led light which is good, but one thing is drawback its mileage in highway, it give good mileage but in city traffic mileage is low, this bike comes with oil cooled which makes it best performance bike.Read More
I choose TVS Ronin because of its stylish design, comfortable riding position, smooth performance, its perfect for daily commuting and weekend rides, while giving me a unique and enjoyable riding experience. The ride has been really good so far, TVS Ronin is smooth, comfortable and easy to handling especially for daily rides. I am really enjoying the riding experience and the overall performance is great till now. Yes, definitely, TVS Ronin offers a great combination of style, comfort, smooth performance and everyday practicality, I would recommend it to anyone, who's looking for a versatile bike for both city rides and weekend rides. Read More
Best cc bike in this segment. it has nice pickup. its a horse, exhaust note is just amazing, best bike for college students. Public reaction is crazy after seeing this bike. It is 225 cc bike but it gives mileage of 40 kmpl is crazy man, the pillion seat is more comfortable and specially the riding posture after all, best bike by the looks and features.Read More
Looks comfortable for daily commute of 140- 150 km. TVS Ronin offers 225 cc engine with good mileage of 40 kmpl, stunning looks which makes the heads turn, royal and comfy feel without compromising on city ride quality and oil cooling for better engine efficiency. Ride is smooth, punchy, confident and feels agile, makes you confident while riding but struggles in corners because of TVS tyres which lacks grip, comfort and art of cornering. The whole setup looks balanced for the price hence can't complain for that. Yes, I would recommend this bike if you are a person who can spend more on cost of ownership, the service center work is little bad, if you can tackle them thats on you because I have been doing the same, just to put your point, you have to complain otherwise they do not take you seriously specially the centers in small cities like Dewas, MP. Read More
Super perfect bike hai, dekhne mai bhi achi hai, perfomance kafi achi hai, looks ache hai, and by the way ye hunnter 350 se bohot achi performance deti hai, means us se achi performance de deti hai, average bhi acha hai iska, and ye budget mai hai, speed bhi khafi achi hai, looks bhi best hai, or feel hai is bike mai i approved. Read More