TVS Ronin

The TVS Ronin is the Hosur-based bikemaker’s first attempt at creating a motorcycle that’s a mix of retro, cruiser and roadster genres. We’ve ridden the bike extensively, and here’s what we liked about it and what we didn’t. 

TVS Ronin Price

The TVS Ronin is available in three variants: single channel, single tone variant priced at Rs 1,49,000, single channel, dual tone variant priced at Rs 1,56,500 and the top of the line dual channel, triple tone variant retailing at Rs 1,68,750 (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

TVS Ronin Features

The TVS Ronin features a fully digital instrument cluster with TVS SmartXonnect Bluetooth connectivity. Along with displaying notifications and allowing you to accept or reject calls, it also features turn-by-turn navigation, voice and ride assist and a USB charger. Additional features include a side stand warning, turn signal alert, phone battery alert and low fuel alert. It also gets two ABS modes: Urban and Rain.

TVS Ronin Engine

Powering the TVS Ronin is a 225.9cc air-oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 20.40PS at 7,750rpm and 19.93Nm at 3,750rpm. It comes mated with a five-speed gearbox with an assist and slipper clutch.

TVS Ronin Underpinnings 

The TVS Ronin boasts some premium hardware like a 41mm Showa big piston USD fork and a monoshock for suspension duties, while a 300mm disc up front and a 240mm disc at the rear handle the braking. It gets dual channel ABS for extra safety on the higher end variant. It also gets two ABS modes: Urban and Rain. It rolls on 17 inch alloys with TVS Remora block patterned tyres.

TVS Ronin Rivals

The closest competitors of the TVS Ronin are the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250, and the Royal Enfield Hunter 350.