TVS Jupiter 125

The TVS Jupiter 125 is the Hosur-based manufacturer’s second offering in the 125cc scooter segment. It aims to appeal to a wide and diverse range of consumers. Here’s how it performs in the real world. 

Design

While the design language of the TVS Jupiter 125 is similar to the TVS Jupiter 110, the 125cc scooter looks relatively beefier. It also comes with a few changes that make it stand out such as the LED DRLs and chrome accents. The scooter overall looks very good and subtle details like the body-coloured pillion grabrail gives a premium feeling.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

The TVS Jupiter 125 is able to provide a comfortable experience on various road surfaces. The suspension setup is able to absorb most bumps, potholes and sharp edges without much trouble and offers a composed riding experience. Even with a pillion rider on board, the scooter remains stable and the suspension quickly regains composure after going over large bumps. The 12-inch wheels at both ends ensure the scooter is stable, and this along with the good low-mid-range grunt means you could commute with total ease. The overall braking performance is good and predictable, but the feel and progression could’ve been better.

Handling & Ride Quality

The Jupiter 125 provides a comfortable ride on various road surfaces. It absorbs bumps, ripples, and sharp edges with ease, offering a composed ride. Even with a pillion rider, it remains stable, and the suspension quickly regains composure after encountering larger bumps.

Comfort

When it comes to ergonomics, the TVS Jupiter 125 is very comfortable and almost feels like your favourite comfy chair on two wheels. The large seat is well padded and even two big riders can ride comfortably. The seat height is 765mm, which is quite manageable but shorter riders might have to make some adjustments to their sitting position to gain a secure footing. But overall, the scooter is able to provide a very comfortable riding experience.

Features

The TVS Jupiter 125’s main highlight is the impressive underseat storage compartment which boasts 33 liters of storage. It is large enough for a month’s worth of groceries. Even if you run out of space, there’s always the two luggage hooks on the apron that can accommodate extra bags. The floorboard is also very spacious and TVS claims that even a gas cylinder can be placed on the floor, although we would not recommend you do so, for safety reasons. 

The fueling has been made simple by the filler cap being conveniently located on the apron and can be opened using the ignition key slot. Riders can easily fill petrol without having to get off the scooter. 

Coming to the instrument console, On the Drum-Alloy and Disc variants the scooter features a semi-digital instrument console that displays essential data such as speed, fuel level, distance-to-empty, and an Eco/Power indicator. The SmartXonnect variant comes with a fully digital unit, with a negatively lit LCD screen on the right which displays speed, fuel level and other readouts along with a TFT screen on the left which displays TVS SmartXonnect related functionalities such as Call/SMS alerts and turn-by-turn navigation. So when it comes to features, the TVS Jupiter 125 does not disappoint. 

Should You Buy the TVS Jupiter 125?

The TVS Jupiter 125 is an excellent family-oriented scooter and scores high in comfort and convenience. The performance and fuel efficiency are good but it comes with a somewhat premium price. That’s fairly easy to overlook considering it offers fantastic practicality and is packed with all the useful features.