TVS Flame

TVS Flame
Manufacturer TVS Motors
Predecessor TVS Victor
Successor TVS Phoenix
Engine 124.8 cc ccvti 3 valve four stroke
Power 10.5 bhp@7500rpm(Single Spark)/10.5 bhp@8250rpm(Twin Spark)
Torque 10Nm @ 6000rpm(Single Spark)/10.4Nm @ 6250rpm(Twin Spark)
Transmission 4 speed
Suspension Telescopic front,5 step adjustable rear shock
Brakes front:240 mm disc,rear:130 mm drum
Wheelbase 1320 mm
Dimensions L: 2030 mm
W: 760 mm
H: 1070 mm
Fuel capacity 7.5 litres

TVS Flame was a 125 cc motorcycle developed by TVS Motors. It was launched in the Indian market in January 2008 and discontinued in 2012 after TVS launched the Phoenix.

Design and styling

The TVS calls their design approach for Flame as Deltaedge. This is inspired by the delta wing of fighter jets and features design cues with a triangular theme, like the arrow shaped headlight. The turn indicators, named Trafficators by TVS is integrated to the fuel tank scoops.[1]

Performance and fuel economy

The engine is developed and patented by AVL and is licensed to TVS.[2] The bike does the 0–60 km/h in 6.5 seconds and is capable of reaching a top speed of almost 100 km/h with a fuel economy of 79 kmpl for the single spark version.[3] while the twin spark version does the 0–60 km/h in 6.1 seconds and manages a top speed in excess of 100 km/h.[4]

Controversy

Flame was in news because of a suit filed by Bajaj Auto alleging a patent infringement. In September 2007 Bajaj claimed that the Flame's engine, having two spark plugs is a violation of their patent no 195904 under the Patents act. After the Chennai high court restrained TVS from launching the bike with two spark plugs, TVS launched Flame with a single spark plug.[5] TVS has stopped production of the single spark Flame.[6] and relaunched the twinspark Flame on 13 November 2009[7]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.blonnet.com/iw/2008/01/06/stories/2008010650841700.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.tvsmotor.in/news.asp?id=168&yr=2008
  3. ↑ http://www.overdrive.in/story-test_drives-bikes/drool_tools-4471-0.html
  4. ↑ http://www.overdrive.in/story-test_drives-bikes/commuter_heaven-3521-0.html
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
  6. ↑ http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/08/13/stories/2010081350851000.htm
  7. ↑ "TVS re-launches Twin Spark Plug "Flame"". Retrieved 13 Aug 2012.
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