Riding Through Real Stories: TVS Ronin First-Hand Review

BikeJunction welcomes you to the series “Riding Through Real Stories,” where we talk to riders about their experiences with various bikes and scooters. It’s not just about specifications or features; It’s about how they feel on the road. Today, we are excited to share a story about the TVS Ronin, featuring a Q&A session with one of its users.

How’s the Ride & Servicing Experience?

The user bought a 2024 TVS Ronin TD Dual Channel ABS in Galactic Grey colour on 6th October 2024. Generally, the ex-showroom price of this bike variant is Rs. 1.69 Lakh, and the user bought it for around Rs. 1.72 on road. The bike has already undergone its first service, with 800-1000 km covered. On a daily basis, it runs about 10 km, making it a practical choice for city use. 

He also shared that when he took the bike for a one-day trip, the seat felt good for long rides. Moreover, the user also appreciated its quicker acceleration as it comes with a 225.9cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine that delivers 19.93 Nm torque. 

Asking about the mileage of TVS Ronin, he stated, "After riding for 120 km and testing it on real-world conditions, I found the mileage to be around 45-47 kmpl." This was quite shocking for us as well because the company claimed its mileage to be 42 Kmpl. 

Why Not Hunter 350? 

As most of you are thinking at this price point, you can find better options like Hunter 350. When we asked the same question from the user, he summarised their thoughts in 2-3 key points, including:

• TVS Ronin comes with a digital meter, while Hunter 350 doesn’t. 
• He even highlighted the bike’s parking ease. "For Indian homes, it fits in just right. No hassles at all." The TVS Ronin has a kerb weight of 160 kg, making it lighter and more compact than the Hunter 350, which weighs 177 kg.
• We also get to know that TVS Ronin doesn’t have a kick-start, and many bikes with a self-start feature can face starting issues during the winter. Nevertheless, the rider appreciated the bike’s ignition system for its smooth and reliable performance.
• The build quality is solid. Although the leg guard felt a bit flimsy at first, it proved to be quite sturdy.

What about the downsides?

"Well, the footrest on the silencer feels a bit cheap and bends easily," he admitted. Another point of concern was, “When I push the bike to around 110-120 kmph, the brakes and clutches tend to move.” 

So, is the TVS Ronin worth it? He rated it 4.5/5, and their experience speaks volumes. The bike’s build quality, features & ergonomics make it a standout choice among any other bikes under 2 Lakh.