TVS Flame

Infobox Motorcycle


boxcolor = darkgreen
name = TVS Flame
manufacturer = TVS Motors
engine = 124.8 cc ccvti 3 valve four stroke
power = 10.5 bhp@7500rpm
torque = 10Nm @ 6000rpm
transmission = 4 speed
clutch = Multi Plate Wet Type
width = 760 mm
height = 1070 mm
length = 2030 mm
wheelbase = 1320 mm
fuel_capacity= 7.5 litres
suspension = Telescopic front,5 step adjustable rear shock
brakes = 130 mm drum front & rear (front disc optional)

TVS Flame is a 125 cc motorcycle developed by TVS Motor Company , one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers in India . TVS Flame was launched in the Indian market in January 2008.

History

TV Sundram Iyengar and Sons Limited (TVS) is the holding company for the TVS Group of companies engaged in the manufacturing of almost all kinds of automotive components, two wheelers and a few other industrial products. They are also into the financial services sector. TVS was founded by T. V. Sundram Iyengar in 1911.

It is the only automotive manufacturer in India to get the prestigious Deming Prize. This prize is "given to organizations or divisions of organizations that have achieved distinctive performance improvement through the application of TQM in a designated year."

The market scenario

With the no frills, ultra utilitarian 100cc bike scenario, the happening 125cc bike arena gains prime focus. The 125cc have evolved from being a compromise to posing a serious threat to the 100cc, These bikes are high on style, handling and features parameters while proving economical in terms of cost and efficiency. The new 125s like the TVS Flame are even more upmarket and tech laden.

After studying the Indian consumers’ mindset, TVS Motor decided to fulfill their requirements by providing them a fully loaded bike; a motorcycle that could provide style, look and fantastic mileage. Keeping this in mind TVS present one of the best looking Indian motorcycle in the125cc category This is the first bike in its segment which has this kind of innumerable styling options.

Flame’s style is really very well advanced. It’s unique design and finishing quality has already set a new benchmark in the 125cc bike segment. Its style is highly innovative and above in 125cc segments, competes with high end bikes. TVS Flame has applied most talked of, futuristic aerodynamic Delta Edge Style, inspired by Fighter Jets Delta wing design. Flame has well defined, eye catching triangular shaped head lamps, Delta Edge trafficators, dual lens tail-lamp and a sporty Delta Edge exhaust. Its head lamps, they are large in shape and well crafted too, it looks like pointing down arrow. Its distinctive triangular shaped silencer adds passion to its style. TVS has which successfully applied the Aero Dynamic Delta Edge theme to the entire bike.

To compete with high end bikes Flame has used a new analog-cum-digital instrument cluster, with a LCD display showing the fuel gauge, odometer and ‘Intelligent Mileage Indicator’, Flame’s design has been put forward by its trafficators, they are placed superbly at the boomeranged shaped fuel tank. These trafficatores are easily visible for oncoming traffic and beautifies the fuel tank.

TVS has used dual tone colour theme for Flame. Its stickers are trendy and very attractive. At the rear, a new design matt black alloy grab rail and a dual lens tail lamp attempt to add further uniqueness to the Flame’s looks.

The seating position having good deep knee recesses, its lean fuel tank provides comfortable posture even for tall riders. TVS Flames uses a single down tube frame with a box –section swing arm. For providing maneuverability, handling Indian road conditions TVS Flame has used wheelbase of 1,320 mm and ground clearance of 165mm. The suspension set-up for the Flame includes telescopic hydraulic fork at the front and 5-step adjustable twin tubes and gas-filled absorbers at the rear. As for the brakes, 130mm drum brakes are standard both in the front and the rear, rear discs are offered as an option. With a refined engine and other NVH dampeners such as rubber mounts and handlebar end weights, vibrations in the Flame have been contained well, though at speeds of over 75 kmph.

MSD and TVS Flame

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the swanky captain of the Indian Cricket Team, was roped in as the Brand Ambassador for the bike. Dhoni is recognized as a style icon among the youth, thus is move was in keeping with the image of the bike. The bike as its ambassador is, as stylish, young, dependable and intelligent as the icon himself.

First Time Features

TVS Motor Company launched the Flame in January 2008 with a host of first time features (on a 125 cc Indian bike).

The 'Delta-Edge' Design: According to TVS Motor Company, the design of TVS Flame was inspired by the delta wing design found in the latest fighter jets. The Flame sports the first ever delta-edge shaped head lamps, embedded trafficators, triangular exhaust and dual lens tail-lamps.

The 3-Valve CCVT-i Engine: The new 125cc, 3 valve Controlled Combustion Variable Timing (CCVT-i) engine is designed to deliver 10.5 bhp @ 8250 rpm.

Intelligent Mileage Indicator : The Flame’s digital console has the first ever Intelligent Mileage Indicator (IMI) - that keeps us informed about the real time mileage as we move on.

Delta-Edge Head Lamps and Trafficators : Razor-sharp multi-reflector head lamp and triangular shaped exhaust goes well with the Flame’s delta-edge styling.

Delta-Edge Exhaust : The Flame is the first Indian bike to have a stylish, triangular shaped delta-edge exhaust.

Gadget Boot : Gadget Boot is a spacious on-tank storage space designed to accommodate cans, i-pods, goggles and mobile chargers etc.

Technology

3-Valve CCVT-i Engine

What keeps the Flame good going is its revolutionary CCVT-I (Controlled Combustion Variable Timing – Intelligent) Engine. CCVT-i engine comes with three valves; two inlets and one exhaust.Whenever the rider requires extra power, additional fuel / air mixture goes in through the second valve, giving out extra power to the bike. The CCVT-I engine also has a deceleration cut-off, to ensure there is no fuel wastage, when the vehicle is decelerating.

In the Flame's CCVT-i engine, the lower port is cleverly placed towards the side to generate swirl inside the combustion chamber for optimum fuel efficiency. Under more than half throttle conditions, the secondary port placed at an angle towards the top, is fed by the carb and introduces the charge with a tumble motion for sheer performance.