TVS Ronin 225 in Nepal: How is the road ahead for the bold and stylish cruiser bike?

TVS Ronin 225. Photo: TVS India
TVS Ronin 225. Photo: TVS India

One of the largest motorcycle and auto-rickshaw producers in India, TVS has a successful history in Nepal. Bikes such as TVS Raider, TVS Apache RTR, TVS RR310 and TVS Radeon, and scooters such as TVS Jupiter and TVS Zest are already one of the favourites in the list for Nepali people. Now, TVS is soon increasing its addition in Nepal with the release of its all-new modern cruiser bike, the TVS Ronin 225.

The bike has already been loved in India and is now much-awaited here in Nepal. It is set to be released by the end of 2023. The looks of the Ronin 225 are similar to some of the bikes available in the international market but the performance is completely different.

So what does that mean anyway in the Nepali context? How will it perform in Nepal?

Well, we will explain.

Specifications

Dimensions Length: 2040mm
Height: 1170mm
Width: 795mm
Ground clearance: 181mm
Kerb weight 160kg
Seat height 795mm
Fuel tank 14 litres
Engine displacement 225.9cc
Engine type Single cylinder, SOHC, 4 strokes, 4 valve
Max power 15.01 kW @ 7750rpm
Max torque 19.93 Nm @ 3750rpm
No. of gears 5
Cooling system Oil cooled
Display Digital
Suspension Front: 41mm USD
Rear: Monoshock with 7-step adjustable preload
Brake Front: 300mm disc
Rear: 240mm disc
Braking system single/dual channel ABS
Colours Lightning black, stargaze black, galactic grey, delta blue, magma red and dawn orange
Price (Expected) Rs 500,000

Design

TVS Ronin 225 looks similar to other cruiser bikes in the global and local market like Triumph Bonneville 1100 and Yamaha FZ-X. The bike has a distinguishable headlight with a big “T” in the centre. It shows a modern-retro look with a very muscular tank.

headlamp of TVS Ronin 225. Photo: TVS
Photo: TVS

TVS Ronin 225 has LED lights on the headlight, front and back indicators and brake light. The LED indicator lights are thin and give a very clean look. The headlight has daytime running lights giving the bike a shiny look even during the day. The rear tail light is curved and thin giving the retro look more meaning.

The bike has a golden-coloured suspension, which adds to its beauty. The chains on the bike are protected with the help of a sleek chain cover helping the chain and the parts covered to be safe. The exhaust has a beautiful design and a black colour with a comforting sound to the ears.

exhaust-muffler on TVS Ronin 225. Photo: TVS
Photo: TVS

Performance, tyres, suspension and brakes

TVS Ronin 225 is powered by a 225.9CC single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC Fi engine. The engine is BS6 compliant which allows the bike to be a bit more environmentally friendly than the BS4 complaints. The engine on the bike produces a maximum power of 15.01kW at 7750rpm and a maximum torque of 19.93Nm at 3750rpm.

TVS Ronin 225. Photo: TVS
TVS Ronin 225. Photo: TVS

TVS Ronin 225 has a five-speed gearbox and a top speed of 120 kmph. The bike has a tank capacity of 14 litres and gives you an average of about 40 kmpl rounding you to 560 km on a full tank. The Ronin 225 is available with an assist and slipper clutch.

The bike has a 300 mm disc brake at the front and a 240 mm disc brake at the back. It has a single-channel ABS on the Ronin SS and DS options, which are the base models of the bike, and dual-channel ABS on the top variant Ronin TD. The tyre on the front is a 110/70 – 17 tubeless tyre and the back is a 130/70 – 17 tubeless tyre.

TVS Ronin 225 tyre, suspension and brakes. Photo: TVS
Photo: TVS

The suspension on the bike includes a 41 mm USD on the front and a mono-shock with a seven-step adjustable preload on the back. The frame on the bike is a double cradle split synchro stiff frame.

Display and features

TVS Ronin 225 has an asymmetric speedometer with unique placement and displays almost every information needed for the rider such as speed, distance covered, fuel indicator, modes and gear. The rain mode and urban ABS mode ensure superior braking during the rain or through packed urban roads.

rain-urban-mode on TVS Ronin 225. Photo: TVS
Photo: TVS

The bike has GTT (glide through technology) which allows the rider to enjoy effortless low-speed riding in traffic. It can be engaged by releasing the clutch in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears enabling the bike to glide through without accelerating. The bike can be started with a simple light touch and minimal noise using the electric feature-touch ISG feature.

TVS Ronin 225 GTT technology. Photo: TVS
GTT technology. Photo: TVS

TVS Ronin 225’s top variant, Ronin TD, has many other features such as Smartxconnect which enables the rider’s phone to connect with the bike, voice assistant, incoming call alert, custom window notification and ride analysis using the TVS Connect app.

TVS Ronin 225 Bluetooth connectivity. Photo: TVS
Bluetooth connectivity. Photo: TVS

Key features:

  • LED headlight and tail light
  • Chain cover
  • Custom exhaust
  • Asymmetric speedometer
  • Rain and urban ABS modes
  • Glide-through technology (GTT)
  • Feature touch ISG
  • Enhanced stability
  • Slipper clutch
  • Adjustable levers
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Voice assistant
  • Call/SMS alerts
  • Distance to empty (DTE)
  • Side stand engine inhibitor

TVS Ronin 225 is available in lightning black, stargaze black, galactic grey, delta blue, magma red and dawn orange colours.

TVS Ronin 225 is soon to be released in Nepal and will be around the price range of Rs 500,000.

Verdict

TVS Ronin 225 might do well in the Nepali market with the features loaded in the expected price range. The bike is already many people’s favourite in India and is giving tough competition to bikes of the same price range and even those more expensive than Ronin 225. In Nepal too, it will be a top competitor for bikes such as the Yamaha FZ-X, Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Honda CB 350 and Jawa 42.

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