![]() Thanks to their extensive interest in and history with racing, TVS has been able to introduce many technological firsts in their bikes over the years. When this collaboration ended in 2001, all TVS Suzuki bikes were brought under the umbrella of TVS Motors. TVS-Suzuki also made a mark in the motorcycle racing scene with a modified version of the TVS 50 that could reach speeds of 105 kmph. Models like the Supra, Samurai, Shogun, and Shaolin gained popularity in the Indian market. In 1982, Sundaram Clayton joined hands with Suzuki from Japan to produce two-stroke motorcycles. It wasn't until 1978 that TVS ventured into the production of mopeds at their plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, and in 1980, they introduced India's first 2-seat moped, the TVS 50. This partnership aimed to manufacture automotive components such as motorcycle brakes and compressors. After his passing, his sons took over and in 1962, they joined forces with a UK-based company to establish Sundaram Clayton. Sundaram Iyengar, started a bus service company called Sundaram Iyengar and Sons Limited in Delhi. TVS, a renowned name in the automotive industry, traces its roots all the way back to 1911 when its founder, T.V. ![]() The investment is said to benefit both brands in expanding their footprint in Southeast Asian electric mobility. TVS recently also announced an investment in Ion Mobility, a Singaporean electric two-wheeler startup. The top-spec version of the Raider 125, with a TFT instrument console (a first for its segment), was also launched this year. This year, the company is expected to launch the iQube ST as well as a naked version of their flagship motorcycle the Apache RR 310, in the form of the RTR 310. At Moto Soul 2023, TVS Racing showcased a flat track racer based on the Ronin and has confirmed that they will be starting a flat track championship called the Drift X Cup soon. ![]() 2023 marked another interesting year for TVS as the company showed off the top-spec version of their electric scooter, the iQube ST at Auto Expo 2023, and brought back their biker festival, Moto Soul, for its second edition in March of this year. ![]()
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