Tuesday, September 04, 2007

TVS vs BAJAJ - Clash of the Giants




A stunner from the TVS stable! The pictures of the new TVS Flame CCV-Ti suggest a premium 125cc bike from the Chennai based bike manufacturer. And, with Bajaj suing TVS for the infringement of the Twin Spark Plug technology, it seems there is a lot of free promotion available for the consumers.





Technical Specifications of the TVS Flame:

TVS Apache has a wheelbase of 1300 mm
Bajaj Pulsar has a wheelbase of 1320 mm
TVS Flame CCV-Ti has a wheelbase of 1320 mm

Engine

Engine (CC): 124.8 CC, 4 Stroke with CCV-Ti
Max Power: 10.5 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque: 10 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Gear Box: 4 Speed
Bore X Stroke: 54.5 X 53.5
Carburettor Type: VM Type- Ucal





Wheels/Tyres

Wheels Type: Mag alloys
Front Tyre: 90 X 90 X 17
Rear Tyre: 90 X 90 X 18

Brakes

Brake - Front: 230 mm disc
Brake - Rear: 130 mm drum

Suspension

Front: Telescopic
Rear: 5 Step Adjustable, Gas Filled





Dimensions

Wheelbase: 1320 mm
Overall Height: 1070 mm
Overall Length: 2030 mm
Overall Width: 760 mm
Ground Clearance: 165 mm
Kerb Weight: 121 Kg
Fuel Tank: 8.0 litre
Fuel Reserve: 2.0 litre





Electricals

Headlamp: 12V 35/35 W Halogen
Tail Lamp: 12V 21W/5W
Turn Indicators: 12V 16 W
Battery: 12V- 5 Ah
Ignition System: IDI System