The all new TVS Victor rode into Motoroids’ garage recently and you would soon read our induction report along with some long term reviews very soon. Meanwhile, just to give our readers a brief idea about this new TVS against its direct rivals in the Indian market, we compare the technical specifications of the new 2016 Victor against Yamaha Saluto, Honda Livo, Bajaj Platina ES and one of the highest selling economuters in India, the Hero Passion Pro.
| Model | TVS Victor | Yamaha Saluto RX | Honda Livo | Hero Passion Pro | Bajaj Platina ES |
| ENGINE | |||||
| Displacement and Type | 109.7 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke | 110 cc Air cooled, single-cylinder 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve | 109.19 cc Air cooled, 4 stroke, SI engine | 97.2 cc Air Cooled, 4 – stroke single cylinder OHC | 102 cc, Single cylinder, 2-valve, DTS-I with ExhausTEC |
| Power (PS) | 9.6 @ 7,500 RPM | 7.5 @ 7,000 RPM | 8.4 @ 7,500 RPM | 8.36 @ 8000 RPM | 8.2 @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque (Nm) | 9.4 @ 6000 RPM | 8.5 @ 4,500 RPM | 8.63 @ 5500 RPM | 8.05 @ 5000 RPM | 8.6 @ 5000 RPM |
| Transmission | 4-speed | 4-speed | 4-speed | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| DIMENSIONS | |||||
| Length x Width x Height (mm) | 1,980 x 750 x 1,090 | 2,020 x 740 x 1,045 | 2,020 x 746 x 1,099 | 1,980 x 765 x 1,075 | 2,000 x 840 x 1,060 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,260 | 1,255 | 1,285 | 1,235 | 1,255 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 175 | 175 | 180 | 165 | 190 |
| Seat Height (mm) | NA | 785 | NA | 795 | 798 |
| Fuel Tank (Litres) | 8 | 7.2 | 8.5 | 12.5 | 11 |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 113 | 98 | 111 | 116 | 108 |
| CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION | |||||
| Frame Type | Single cradle tubular frame | Diamond | Diamond | Tubular double cradle frame | Tubular Single Down Tube with Lower Cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | Conventional Telescopic oil damped front suspension | Conventional Telescopic fork | Conventional Telescopic fork | Conventional Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Hydraulic Conventional Telescopic Type, 125mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | 5 step adjustable hydraulic series Conventional spring suspension | Conventional Spring | Conventional Spring loaded hydraulic | Swing Arm with 5 step adjustable hydraulic conventional shock absorbers | Trailing arm with co- axial hydraulic conventional shock absorber and coil springs. SNS |
| BRAKES AND TYRES | |||||
| Brakes Front | 130 mm Drum
240mm Disc (optional) |
Drum Brake | 130mm Drum
240mm Disc (Optional) |
Drum 130mm Disc 240mm (Optional) |
110 Drum |
| Brakes Rear | 110 mm drum | Drum Brake | 130mm Drum | 130mm Drum | 110 Drum |
| Tyre size Front | 2.75 x 17 Tubeless | 2.75-17 41P Tube | 80/100-18 Tubeless | 2.75 x 18 – 4 PR / 42 P Tubeless | 2.75 x 17″, 41 P Tube |
| Tyre size Rear | 3.00 x 17 Tubeless | 3.00-17 50P Tube | 80/100-18 Tubeless | 3.00 x 18 – 6 PR / 52 P Tubeless | 3.00 x 17″, 50 P Tube |
| Price (ex-showroom Delhi) | Disc: Rs 51,490
Drum: Rs 49,490 |
Rs 46,400 | Disc: Rs 55,852
Drum: Rs 53,349 |
Disc: Rs 52,700
Drum: Rs 50,800 |
Rs 45,252 |
Visual preference is a subjective matter but some of us at Motoroids like the new 2016 TVS Victor, especially in that Blissful Blue shade.
The new 2016 TVS Victor outruns its competitors in terms of performance with 9.6 PS of power and 9.4 Nm of torque. The Honda Livo shows some healthy numbers too with 8.4 PS of power and 8.63 Nm of torque. The Hero Passion Pro and the Bajaj Platina ES, despite their relatively lower displacement, also deliver strong numbers of 8.36 PS and 8.2 PS respectively.
The TVS Victor, along with Honda Live and Hero Passion Pro, benefits from an optional disc brake with a 240mm diameter which the Saluto RX and Bajaj Platina ES miss out on. The Bajaj Platina ES is the most affordable product while the new 2016 TVS Victor has been quite competitively priced at Rs 49,490 (drum brake) and Rs 51,490 (disc brake).
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