The combined venture between TVS and BMW Motorrad from the Indian motorcycle market has given us the Apache RR310 (that is currently in its updated BS6 format). Its internals is shared by the flagship TVS Apache RR310 faired sports bicycle with the BMW G310R sports and. Now, a TVS merchandise with BMW Motorrad internals was verified for the Indian marketplace for 2021.
The BMW G310GS G310R and Apache 310 possess exactly the exact same engine, chassis and even parts. All three are fabricated in the manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu of TVs. The G310 series is also. All 3 motorcycles share the same engine in the exact condition of tune. The 313cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder motor is good for 33.6bhp and 28Nm while mated to a 6-speed transmission.
Coming back into the new and second TVS-BMW Motorrad product, the news of its introduction came to light when Mr. K. N. Radha krishnan, President, CEO & Added Whole-time Director of TVS Motor Company Limited made a remark. He explained that the company is pleased with BMW Motorrad and by next year, TVS will have one more merchandise.
This product might be the TVS Zeppelin cruiser, which has been showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo’s many generations variant. The BMW-TVS partnership has launched a motorcycle, a street bicycle and an adventure tourer. What they don’t have from the arsenal is a cruiser. And considering that the market share and earnings amounts of Royal Enfield in the segment, it is very possible that the bike could be a cruiser.
Not just Royal Enfield others too are planning on launching cruisers from the 300-400 cc segment. This includes the likes of the announced venture that is Bajaj-Triumph in addition to Honda, Yamaha. As of today, Royal Enfield enjoys over 90% market share in the segment that is 350cc-500cc with sales of approximately units. This year, to keep the momentum moving and stay ahead of rivals, their range will be thoroughly updated by Royal Enfield. Enter the market section and they will launch new motorcycles, to increase sales.
When it was showcased as a notion, the TVS Zeppelin Cruiser was a 220cc bicycle single-cylinder engine with Integrated Starter Generator (ISG). Additionally, it got bio-key, HD camera, internet connectivity, dual ABS, disc brakes, spoke wheels, USD front forks, mono-shock at the trunk, etc.. In the event is a cruiser, anticipate it to be much different than the Zeppelin concept.
TVS Zeppelin Specifications
| Mileage | – |
| Motor Power | 1200 W |
| Displacement | 220 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder |
| No. of Cylinders | 1 |
| Front Brake | Disc |
| Rear Brake | Disc |
| Body Type | Cruiser Bikes |
TVS Zeppelin Features
| ABS | Dual Channel |
| Mobile Connectivity | No |
| LED Tail Light | Yes |
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Digital |
| Fuel gauge | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital |
