TVS Ronin: Real-world Mileage And Performance Numbers Explained

Here is how TVS’s first retro bike performs out in the real world

The Ronin marks TVS Motor’s foray into lifestyle motorcycling. Straying away from the bikemaker’s typical racing theme, the Ronin takes on an all-rounder approach to cater to the masses which seek out an urban bike that can ‘do it all’. Hence, with that in mind, here’s how it fares out in the real-world with regards to mileage and performance:

Acceleration and roll-ons

Given that the Ronin's 225cc engine is derived from the Apache RTR 200 4V, using the Apache as the benchmark to compare the Ronin’s acceleration performance seems fair. The Apache RTR 200 4V in ‘Sport’ mode dishes out 0-60kmph in 4.37 seconds, 0-80kmph in 7.35 seconds, and 0-100kmph in 12.23 seconds.

With that in mind, the Ronin’s 0-60kmph and even 0-80kmph acceleration figures are up there with the sporty Apache RTR 200. Considering the Ronin will serve more in the city than anywhere else, these numbers suggest daily commutes will be a breeze. Even the Ronin’s roll-on performance is very close to the Apache’s sprinting speed. 

Out on the highway however, it does take a little more time to touch triple digits but holding 80-90kmph is where the Ronin is the happiest. With that said, let’s have a look at its fuel efficiency.

Fuel efficiency

The Ronin is a decently efficient motorcycle to say the least. With a 14-litre fuel tank, a city mileage of 42.9kmpl and highway efficiency of 40.77kmpl, you can expect up to 600km of range, which is great news for both commuters and highway tourers.        

Braking

The Ronin is offered in three variants but only the top model (the one we tested) gets dual-channel ABS. The brakes have good bite, but require some effort at the lever to bring the motorcycle to a stop and the same can be seen in its braking performance. To give you some reference, the heavier Royal Enfield Hunter 350 takes 32.08metres to stop from 80-0kmph and 18.13metres to stop from 60-0kmph.

Verdict

Yes, for Rs 1,49,000(ex-showroom onwards) the Ronin is packing impressive pieces of hardware like Showa suspension, future proof tech like a full digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity etc. However, for a motorcycle that's meant to primarily serve as someone’s only bike, it falls short in certain critical areas. Hence, while TVS’s attempt to offer something new is commendable, we can expect them to periodically improve the Ronin into a tighter and more capable offering in the future