The newly launched TVS Ronin opts for a neo-retro design theme, and gets a scrambler-esque stance.
The newly launched TVS Ronin opts for a neo-retro design theme, and gets a scrambler-esque stance.
One of the highlights of the bike's appearance is the round headlight, which features a neat T-shaped LED DRL inside.
One of the highlights of the bike's appearance is the round headlight, which features a neat T-shaped LED DRL inside.
All of the Ronin's illumination is of the LED kind, including the indicators. The LEDs have been combined with reflector elements for maximum effect.
All of the Ronin's illumination is of the LED kind, including the indicators. The LEDs have been combined with reflector elements for maximum effect.
Alloy wheels, a 110/70-17 front tyre, and a 41mm upside-down fork from Showa.
Alloy wheels, a 110/70-17 front tyre, and a 41mm upside-down fork from Showa.
The standout element at the rear of the Ronin is the sleek slit-like LED tail-lamp.
The standout element at the rear of the Ronin is the sleek slit-like LED tail-lamp.
The engine and exhaust system are predominantly blacked-out, but the end-can features metal finishing that looks quite nice and lends a premium touch.
The engine and exhaust system are predominantly blacked-out, but the end-can features metal finishing that looks quite nice and lends a premium touch.
The large, rounded fuel-tank features subtle knee recesses, and the seat is a single-piece design.
The large, rounded fuel-tank features subtle knee recesses, and the seat is a single-piece design.
Another look at the Ronin's exhaust end-can; also visible here are the specifically-designed block-pattern TVS Remora tyres (130/70-17 at the rear).
Another look at the Ronin's exhaust end-can; also visible here are the specifically-designed block-pattern TVS Remora tyres (130/70-17 at the rear).
Instrumentation is in the form of an offset single-pod display which gets Bluetooth connectivity.
Instrumentation is in the form of an offset single-pod display which gets Bluetooth connectivity.
Switchgear looks quite similar to the Apache RTR lineup; mirror stalk looks beefy and stylish.
Switchgear looks quite similar to the Apache RTR lineup; mirror stalk looks beefy and stylish.
TVS claims best-in-class seat width, with a tapered front section for ease of placing your feet on the floor.
TVS claims best-in-class seat width, with a tapered front section for ease of placing your feet on the floor.
Powering the Ronin is a 225cc oil-cooled engine producing 20.4hp at 7750rpm and 19.93Nm at 3750rpm. TVS says it has focused on achieving a flat torque curve.
Powering the Ronin is a 225cc oil-cooled engine producing 20.4hp at 7750rpm and 19.93Nm at 3750rpm. TVS says it has focused on achieving a flat torque curve.
The rather unusual and quite substantial chain guard on the TVS Ronin.
The rather unusual and quite substantial chain guard on the TVS Ronin.
Get up close and personal with TVS' newest motorcycle, the neo-retro Ronin.