TVS Jupiter 125 Road Test Review: Photo Gallery

Let's take a closer look at the TVS' first family-oriented 125cc scooter

In October this year, TVS updated its family scooter portfolio with the launch of the Jupiter 125. This 125cc model is offered at a premium of just Rs 4,757 over the Jupiter 110 (both top-end variants). So if you're planning to buy one, here's the detailed review of the 125cc scooter via images.

While the design of the Jupiter 125 might look quite identical to its smaller sibling, the Jupiter 110, but its dimensions have increased marginally. In terms of design, the Jupiter 125 gets curvy and sleek body styling complemented by a few chrome inserts.

The fascia of the Jupiter 125 mounts an LED headlight and split-type halogen indicators with twin chrome inserts and a small windscreen. The mirrors also do get chrome treatment which adds to the overall appeal. Moving to the back, you notice a sleek tail section that gets a halogen taillight and reflector integrated into the grab handle.

As TVS is focusing this scooter towards families, comfort and convenience has to be the topmost priority and to take care of that, the company has offered the Jupiter 125 the longest seat in its class, which is 65mm longer compared to the Jupiter 110 (an extra 25mm on the rider’s side and 40mm on the pillion side). This long seat is further complemented by a flat padding that’s neither too soft nor too firm. Also the scooter gets a raised handlebar and a 765mm seat height, which makes it suitable for both short as well as tall riders.

To further enhance convenience, the scooter also gets an external fuel filler lid for the 5-litre tank, placed at the front apron so that you don't need to get off the scooter in order to fill fuel.

Moving now to the storage spaces, the Jupiter 125 is offered with a 33-litre underseat storage space that can hold two half-face helmets. There's also a cubby hole with a USB charging port and a hook to carry luggage on the front apron, as well as a foldable hook under the seat hinge.

The scooter comes with  a semi-digital instrument cluster that displays distance to empty, average fuel consumption and mileage readouts. Sadly, there is no option for smartphone connectivity or turn-by-turn navigation, something  its rival, the Suzuki Access 125, gets.

The Jupiter 125 is powered by a new 124.8cc single-cylinder engine with a 2-valve configuration that delivers 8.3PS and 10.5Nm. This engine feels peppy in the city and provides decent low- and mid-range oomph as well. However, we’d still pick the Access 125 for its outright performance. While it might not be the fastest 125cc scooter around, it has managed to deliver great mileage figures. In the city, we achieved 57.27kmpl, whereas on the highway it delivered 52.91kmpl.

The ride of the scooter is taken care of by a telescopic fork at the front and a 3-step adjustable gas-filled monoshock suspension at the rear. This suspension setup is tuned to be composed, and as a result, you don't feel the bouncy feeling over speedbreakers or wallow while taking it over large undulations.

Meanwhile, for braking, it employs a 220mm/130mm disc-drum setup for the disc variant and gets a 130mm drum at both ends for the drum variant. While we tested the disc variant, we felt that this braking setup could have been improved in terms of the feel and progression. However, we were simply surprised by the stopping power, as it managed to stop in a shorter distance than most of its rivals.

Now, the Jupiter 125 is available in three colour options: Dawn Orange, Indiblue and Titanium Grey. And, it's priced at Rs 73,400 (Drum), Rs 76,800 (Drum-Alloy), and Rs 81,300 (Disc) (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). It’s a little pricey but if you are looking to buy a scooter that offers a composed ride and excellent practicality, then the TVS Jupiter 125 will not disappoint you.