2022 TVS Ronin First Ride Review | Why And How Did The Zeppelin Cruiser Become
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- TVS’ first attempt at a retro motorcycle might make many people sit up and wonder why has a company with a rich legacy of motorsports ditch its racing roots and go easy? After all, the TVS Ronin looks like a mish mash of a couple of motorcycle formats. You get hints of a scrambler, a roadster and a cruiser. And TVS had shown us the Zeppelin cruiser back in 2018. So, what exactly is the TVS Ronin? How did it take this form? And is it any good? In this video, allow Kartikeya Singhee to take you through the new retro TVS.
Host: Kartikeya Singhee
DoP: Arjun Dhavale
Editor: Rigved Ranade
Kartikeya’s Riding Gear
Helmet: Arai RX-7
Jacket: Royal Enfield Darcha
Pants: Royal Enfield Jeans
Gloves: RS Taichi
Boots: Sidi Cobras
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Design
3:35 Ergonomics
4:45 Ride And Handling
5:50 Engine
7:30 Performance
8:42 Verdict
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Personally, I find this a looker. I see a little bit of Interceptor (tank and below), scramblerish at the rear and a bit of an Avenger at the front. A slight bigger frame could have been great though.
Confusing it may look to the "trained" eye, but confused it is not!
I can see what the designers were going after. It is the one bike for the typical one bike garage of an average Indian consumer. Daily commutes, weekend rides, a bit of rough road scrambling (which is an every day ride for the rural consumer anyway), it's the one bike that won't bat an eyelid taking on anything that the Indian rider demands of it.
Also, kudos to Karthikeya for braving the orange alert that most other reviewers were fazed by. Very well put together review despite the conditions. Absolute benchmark in auto journalism!
I hope TVS would make this bike available in the Philippines too....
TVS never disappointed on exhaust note❤
I’d disagree with the verdict because my father has absolutely fallen in love with this motorcycle. For the stance and the tech and the sheer value it offers, he discarded his love for the CB350 and is continuously inquiring about it in the nearby showrooms.
Hence, I feel that this bike will definitely attract a generous fan base.
Its funny how Indian men idolize the behavior of society on random outliers especially if their own father is involved.
Yeah i test drove both the bikes, value for money and availability are both strong points for the TVS.
Plus I feel like at low rev range TVS is perfect for the city!
1.5 lakh TVS bike is competing with 2 lakh Honda/RE bike and still better engine, better performance (not on paper) , better quality, better comfort because of better suspension esp rear monoshock unlike the rivals having stone age dual spring suspension, fully covered chain so no tension of chain and way better refined and reliable than those tractor kind of 350cc engines. Kudos to tvs
Sums it up! Well said.
I have seen all videos of Ronin, Karthik just nailed it. Really well balanced video.
Thanks Vikas! Appreciate it!! Lotsa ❤️ man!
Guys chill... They have just launched it to give a bit a taste over scramble, cruiser and tourer..If we accept it well definitely more bigger engine will be on board for our Indian Bike enthusiastics
The one I can see clearly is the practicality, all the tech gimmicks aside, the last practical no nonsense bike which is suitable for office rides on week days and some long ride fun on weekends was the fz250 which is light on pocket and good to ride, now i see the same / a better version here, as it has relaxed seating, a ton of accessories from the company itself, now the only thing that stands here is reliability, hope it lives up to it, coz I'll be going for either a fz25 or a Ronin for sure
how's that small display practical?
@@prateekmahla1297 have you seen the one on fz25??, It's far more better atleast for me coz I'm using an fz16, and all I need is a speedo, tacho, and a trip, if that's there i can live with it, that's why i mentioned tech gimmicks aside 🙌, and from what I see it has a dedicated spot to put a phone holder right next to the gauge 🤣
Long term service cost of fz is very high.
I dont think going for a 200 or a 250cc bike for office use is a good idea. You are going have to settle fora fuel efficiency of 30 to 35kmpl. If I were you, i would keep the fz16 for office and get a 200 or a 250cc for weekend highway.
Fz25 is ugly as hell
Just love this guy! Be it a car or a bike, he just nails it! Just takes all the reviews to another level. 👍
Bro! ❤️❤️ thank you!
Yes, lovely review ❤️
@@jitendrachoudhury8100 thank you too sir!
Superb review!!! This guy really nails it each time.No fuss no drama.
Somehow it gives me the mojo vibes trying to do too many things but end up pleasing no one.
Kartikeya you are spot on! It won't appeal to heart, The way RE or Jaw could. But it's sensible & economical choice .
Que hermosa moto en mi caso no conocía la marca pero investigando vi que data del año 1940 si no me equivoco , a todo esto compré la tvs200fi 2021 ise 15.000 km en menos de un año y ningún problema ojalá llegue este modelo acá saludos desde Argentina hasta cualquier momento lo mejor para ustedes.
Thanks to Google translate, I could understand what you typed here!😂 So, are you saying that TVS bikes are available even in Argentina? I didn't know.
Tvs is one of the most trustable motorcycle brands. I own apache rtr 180 2015. It is a solid machine
Karthikeya looked impressed with the tank. For me, it looks similar to that of a Bajaj V15. I liked the headlight, it looks premium. On the whole, it looks like a confused looking bike to me. Will be interesting to see if this bike clicks in our market, especially with competition like CB350 and the coming RE Hunter.
It reminded me of the .. Guzzi! Which I love! But it can look a bit large/awkward from different angles..
For some reason the T on the head lights look very tacky to me. At least in the videos
Please check the Moto Guzzi, that’s the inspiration 😁
@@neillele I did. The stark difference in thoughts of a motojourno and an ordinary biker is so obvious, right?😁
So far the only guy i have seen not using an umbrella in the bike review. Dedication!
Bwahahahahhahaha thanks man!
You content is excellent and the way it is presented is ultimate.
I am addicted to the high standards that you guys maintain.
Give it 300 CC from Apache RR 30 BHP power and make it big and muscular price at 2.5Ex Showroom.That is what I want.
Honestly, I liked only the front part which is is the headlight, forks, tyre & speedometer. The rest looks confusing.
Agree
True
I can,t swallow the design as I have hoped it to be more of a Zeppelin as TVS is known to take their 90% by of concept to production form. Well wil wait for the bajaj-triumph partnership now.
Pardon me, the fuck!?🙄 Bajaj-Triumph partnership??? That sounds like a hoax to me.
@@Farhan_049 no its true but is sure is not gonna be cheap
@@sushobhonkonar1155 Okay...🤨 I'm still skeptical, but let's see what the future holds for us.
@@Farhan_049 the chairman announced the partnership but did not mention if its a product for indian market of some part of the production will be done in india
@@sushobhonkonar1155 Maybe they'll use panels and stickers from Bajaj?😂
Wow🤯 just mind blowing ❤️👍
I love how tvs explored and refined the air cooled motorcycle.
Timeless design exterior ⭐,amazing engineering ⭐
Integrated starter generator⭐ full chain drive cover⭐
TVS just decapitated the Japanese, German BMW and Italian rivals.
TVS don't need BMW's 310 platforms, they are great by themselves 👍
The aesthetics is a very Indian design and beautiful.
As always, impeccable review. Thanks for bringing it ZW factor in it. This seems to fit my requirement in almost all parameters. A couple of queries, though.
1. How do you rate the agility and performance in terms of long touring, in terms of riding to Ladakh and the likes?
2. Have checked for the add-ons. They seem to be good. Any improvements you suggest TVS apart from Braking and rear looks?
Karthik sir it's more refreshing to hear ur motorcycle review
So good to see Kartikeya in almost every video of zigw..
Pleasure to be here! And thank you!
This is now my dream bike now... sooner or later, I will end up having it 4 sure..
More power to you! 💪🏼
Yeah, I'm considering it too. I'm kind of confused between the Yamaha FZ/FZ-S 25, Bajaj N160 Dual and this bike - the TVS Ronin. Rear seat comfort is a big deal for me, so I'll choose after I test ride both the N160 and Ronin. The FZ series already is good enough.
@@Farhan_049 well if you are someone whose age is above 30, who is into retro style naked bikes, who like to tour comfortably than , this kind of bike is for u..
@@Farhan_049 fz n n160 is for city commute.. n fzs 25 very outdated at the moment in so many areas...
@@temsusolo5206 I'm 24, but I also happen to like Retro style bikes. I've kept the N160 and FZ 25 series in mind simply because they have the 2 most important features I need in bikes - dual channel ABS and rear seat comfort. Good mileage is another bonus.
Good to see an emotive definition of this bold model dear Karthikeya...Best Wishes.
Now TVS needs is an Adv category. All the others are taken care of. Powerful sports rr310, cool commuter rtr200 and of course this is a mix of scram and roedster.
Rightly said, Confused.. Visit is required to see & understand what this bike is all about..
Better review when compared with other channels.. thank you
I like the styling . That tail lamp looks good.
The bike delivers all its torque below 4000rpm just like enfields.
But take into consideration that the new gen RE BULLET will be similar in price.
And that new RE(hunter) could be even cheaper.
the pricing is bit off.
For 1.5lakhs - you can get N250 with dual channel ABS
For 1.6lakhs - you get MT-15
For 1.75 lakhs - you get dominar 250.
But for sure it has its own quirks .
Yup N250 is a better buy than this bike
if it can scramble properly then it will be very competetive as domi and yamaha cant do offroad and bullets are heavy as f
YAMAHA FZ 250 seems to be a better proposition too
@@vivekgupta4002 yes but i have ridden it and the 5th gear does feel like a action gear and not a proper final drive and sips way too much oil
You guys are so lucky. You can buy all these for a low amount..here in Bangladesh we have to pay 2.20 for apache 4v, and Yamaha r15 5.25lakh..😭
TVS quality always best
Cmon guys, Everyone criticizing the design, power etc., Don't compare it with shitty RE. CC doesn't matter, what matters is only the power.and also please note that in terms of reliability and quality it is definitely better than the junk RE.
TVS intended to compete with Avenger and made a good product which started competing with RE and highness.
It's just launched and u say started? Lol
Nice review.. Karthik always impress us with his reviews 🙂
Broski! Grateful for your time and the encouragement!! ❤️ hope all well with you!
1:54 Does the FX 250X exist??!
Honestly, they should compare this to the Bajaj Avenger... That's how the rider looks like on this bike.
Karthikeya Sir, you are the best bike reviewer in india. Love you.
This is just fab no more waiting for yamaha xsr
Bucket list . A full bucket just for this
Obviously the build quality is good can make some mods and live with the looks but it's definitely underpowered. Enfield competitors are of the impression that all their products have to be under 20bhp to be considered a good tourer.
We really need the Indian manufacturers to step up from making low cc commuter motorcycles to powerful bikes
Do you know about cc?
@@explorelonelyplanet3696 FYI I'm talking about bhp here. And yeah it's not even a 350 either.
The only bike which is underpowered than a bullet 350 is xl 50 .... if u race raider 125 with bullet 350 the raider comes out as the victor 2out of 3 time its fuel economy is twice and for some thrice as the RE 350 .... and also the comfort ...
. RE 350 is just an expensive scam what we do on ourselves
@@aswathneetsoftech3775 RE never claims to be a perfomance motorcycle. Weighs almost 200 kg and has 19 bhp it ain't going anywhere even if we want it to. It's a motorcycle for torque lovers who just likes to take their time and enjoy the ride rather than going fast.
This guy is awesome as bike..his presentation..taking style..I see every review of him..
Thank you Jitendra! Means a lot. 🙏🏾
Awesome as always
Waiting for this Best... Review... by Karthik Singhee.
Good job bro , the review was totaly awesome we just loved it and i liked the head light , it indicates the ronin helmet😍😍😍😎😎😎
Thanks for the positivity bro!
One very honest thing about the marketing here is "ghanta unscripted". Scrambler has been a thing for a long time now.
people are so confused. please understand this is altogether a new breed. Brilliant bike from TVS
After thinking for a Long time, Finally I know what it is, it's The NEW BAJAJ V (vikrant)
i think the FZ250 is the real competitor considering power figures,weight and price.
TVS Ronin 225 will become a Long term Champion Motorcycle because of it's styling, design, Features, Performance,Price etc Advantages and definitely TVS Ronin will become Number One Selling Motorcycle in India
I would like to see Ronin with Panniers or saddle bags and top box with extended grabrail like Dominar's Grab rail. It will surely make heads turn and a good long ride bike...
You can see it in bikewithgirl’s video with all the accessories
A fantastic presentation as always, Kartikeya! You're awesome.
This is miles away from the Zeppelin concept. A little disappointing that way. But if you look at it just for what it is, it's still confusing to me. I was expecting a cruiser dish but what TVS served is a scrambled platter.
I wonder if the Avenger will ever see some competition (don't even bother about the horrendous Intruder).
Ronin to TVS seems like what Punch is to Tata.
PS: I'm a big time Tata fan myself. I drive a Nexon and my family has owned multiple Tata vehicles.
Bro! How goes!! Valid points!
Punch is clear in what it's aiming to do.
@@venukrithish007 Yeah. And it's a great product. It created its own category. But its pricing bleeds into Nexon's and it leaves people very confused.
The Ronin on the other hand, is very well priced but then it doesn't know what it wants to be. Seems to be a mishmash. But it does have the potential to please the masses. Let's see if it does well.
Peace!
Punch is good
@@ishaanagrawal2763 I agree with Ronin. Seems like a mashup but tata has a clear product portfolio. Punch is budget. If ppl want more space and power, they move to Nexon. Combined they're selling like crazy
The design is fresh and unique👌🏻
Good job Kartikeya, much better review than the PowerDrift one. Much more detailed, informative and full of emotions and character.
Hey Sanam! Thanks for taking the time out to watch and comment! 🙏🏾
@@SirKart 🙏 Thanks for keeping us entertain and enlighten about automotives.
Can the handlebars be lowered? I feel that can make a massive difference in terms of how the bike looks, especially the shoulder, it would look substantial and mildly muscular, thereby giving the bike more presence despite being small. Please clarify this query.
the T n headlight resembles the logo of triumph and I see a good city bike with lill bit design language of scrambler. 225cc may be the odd one out engine, the most unconventionally placed speedo, USD front forks may be a good one for better handling.
PD & ZW. 2 sides of the same coin, but so much difference in their presentation styles.
Ronin is like Deadpool in Bikes....! Confused, not top of its pack, but effective, entertaining and likeable.
I like everything about this bike, except the only thing that keeps bothering me is the placement of the foot pegs... Its way too front for my liking... If it was just place such as cb350 or classic 350 stance.. it would have been better. A bit aggressive stance is required here and there in a bike, we all want it, but may not all agree with it.
Tesla might sue TVS for copying the T on the headlight
Tvs took inspiration from the Trident 660 and it's not necessarily a bad thing. They could have gone for a scrambler format and it would have rocked. Sad to see the Zeppelin Cruiser won't make it to production though
Is it doable to fit the digital meter in the middle aftermarket?
0:34 If TVS Ronin could answer, it would've said "I don't care who the biggest fish in the ocean is coz I'm a whole different beast, Kartikeya." 😈
Hahahaa
Nice review singhee ji bit risky in rainy goa.
In my opinion the 3 in 1 Approach is not welcome ❌
Light weight ✅
Fuel efficiency ✅
Price ✅
Rest all looks like a copy cut & paste job
Was expecting more from a home grown brand like Tvs 💔
That headlight & indicators will sell more than the bike majorly for Xpulse.
why is media comparing it to 350cc competitors? its clearly a rival to the 'xsr' that yamaha gave us called the fz-x.
Best Ronin video out there
Nikhil bro! That is so kind of you! 🙏🏾
Alhamdulillah...
Thank God, finally I also bought it, the red one...❤❤❤
Hmm, interesting observation at the end 🙂 - will not tug at your heartstrings as the other do!
Quality is rarely an issue with TVS, so no worries there. But the bike looks confused. It looks like a tourer and a cruiser and a scrambler at the same time. Looks like a teeny tiny version of the BMW R9t
Much detailed and very honest review compared to Power drift
Thanks for watching both! 🙏🏾
What a Great effort by TVS.
just love how it looks.A very desirable machine.
I just wanted it to be 155Kgs, 250 or 300CC
24Bhp
25 NM of torque.
140 section rear tyre.
That would have been a dream.
Let's hope, TVS is listening. 😊😊😍😍😍
670th view😂
But TVS is improving so much, I am a big fan at this pt...
Proud owner of Ronin 2024 edition❤❤and it never fails me to love it ❤thanks Ronin ❤thanks TVS for such #unscripted journey ❤PS - My first motorcycle ❤
I'd rather like to see a cleaner naked design without fancy plastic bits and a little more torque from the engine .. perhaps a 310cc - all the funky plastics. The Speedo meter could be a tad larger.
That Wheelie thou 🔥🔥🔥
This looks dope 🔥
Exactly it looks a lot like reworked Bajaj V15, bajaj should learn from TVS!
Overall a good Bike 💐💐
bajaj learn from TVS ? dude most sold motorcycle model in 2022 is pulsar series , TVS appaches are still chasing in the back
why not body integrated side turn indicator? specialy in rear of bike. However it's good looking design.
What is the comfortable cruising speed of this bike on the highway?
Can somebody tell me what's the suspension travel?
Please share a comparison between TVS Ronin and Jawa 42 2.1
All rounder TVS RONIN❤️
I would've definitely consider it, if the positioning of the instrument cluster isn't that odd as well as if they able make it look bigger/higher (18 or 19 inch wheels may be).
My Dad says the gauge console placement doesn't bother him, but if I were to buy it, it'd bug me! This is one of the few reasons why I am confused if I should buy the Ronin TD, the N160 Dual or the FZ/FZ-S 25.
@@Farhan_049 the instrument cluster is obviously uniquely placed. In my pov looks cool
@@abhishek.m1422 I see. I find anything assymetric unappealing. This is the only quib I have for the Ronin.
having 18 19 inch tyre is bad in india there is very few tube tyre and no tubeless tyre in india
you can get imported tyre but they cost 30-40k a pair
brilliant bike I am buying this
Still the cb 350 is a better bike if one can shell out that bit of extra cash. A long stroke engine is inherently made for touring, and the cb has much more torque, and the same power from a much bigger engine means the cb doesn't even heat as much as the Apache. Additionally, the cb can easily cruise at 120 without feeling out of breath, I've seen videos of cb clocking 150! Would be good for once to have a review that isn't biased against the Honda. But for the price Ronin is brilliant.
1.5 lakh TVS bike is competing with 2 lakh Honda/RE bike and still better engine, better performance (not on paper) , better quality, better comfort because of better suspension esp rear monoshock unlike the rivals having stone age dual spring suspension, fully covered chain so no tension of chain and way better refined and reliable than those tractor kind of 350cc engines. Kudos to tvs
What about the vibration on over 85-90 kmph ???????
TS must make it available at district level showrooms otherwise , other companies will definitely grab the market.
Somehow it gives me the vibes trying to do too many things but end up pleasing no one.
TVS is winning hearts ❤️
If Yamaha After see this videos will soon launch XSR 155 at India
Are you shooting the TVS Ronin on a DJI Ronin?
Wait what?? FZ250x?? When did it launch? @Zigwheels?
Hi Zig Wheels Any idea about Fiero
Doesn't it seem like throughly updates or reworked Bajaj V15 from TVS?
Exactly, i owned it a time ago !!!
Is it comfortable for family sir
Wow gonna buy Awesome ☺️
So much better than the Yamaha Fz-X.
I'd take this one anyway over that
please make a comparison video ronin vs yezdi scram
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All the Ronin needs are bigger tyres and a tail tidy
At least a 19" in front. Then it could be a game changer....
Mileage will also be a plus point for this bike