TVS Jupiter 110: Old vs New Differences Explained

TVS recently launched the new generation TVS Jupiter 110. But how different is it from the older generation? Let’s take a look:

Variants & Price

The previous TVS Jupiter 110 was available in six variants: SMW, Base, ZX, ZX Drum SmartXonnect, ZX Disc SmartXonnect and Classic. Here were the prices: 

The SMW variant got steel wheels, the Classic variant got diamond-cut alloy wheels while the rest of the variants got regular alloy wheels. The base, ZX and the Classic variant got semi-digital instrument consoles. The differentiating factor between the base and the ZX variant is that the base variant got all black treatment with the seat, the front apron and the area connecting while in the ZX variant, the seat got a brown and beige treatment while the panels were painted in beige. The Classic variant got retro touches all over with a cushioned backrest, quilted seat in chocolate brown colour with the panels and the front apron also coloured in the same shade, retro dials in the instrument console along with a big, tinted windscreen. The SmartXonnect variants got an LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity. 

The recently updated TVS Jupiter is available in four variants: Drum, Drum Alloy, Drum SmartXonnect and Disc SmartXonnect. Here are the prices:

The Drum variant gets steel wheels while the rest of the variants get alloy wheels. Both the Drum and the Drum Alloy variants get an analogue instrument console while the SmartXonnect variants get an LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity. 

Design

The previous TVS Jupiter 110 had a simple design language with the triangular headlamp and the subtle design lines that make it quite eye pleasing. The SMW variant had three colour options: Metallic Titanium Grey, Pristine White and Metallic Blue. The Base variant was available in 6 colour options: New Metallic Blue, Midnight Black, Titanium Grey, Pristine White, New Metallic Red and Walnut Brown. The ZX variant got 2 paint schemes: Royal Wine and Starlight Blue. The ZX Drum SmartXonnect also had 2 shades: Starlight Blue and Olive Gold. The ZX Disc SmartXonnect had Matte Black and Copper Bronze colour options. The top, Classic variant was also available in 2 colours: Mystic Grey and Royal Wine.

The new TVS Jupiter 110 gets a completely refreshed design language with sharp lines all over. The current model looks much more modern and edgy. The headlight has been redesigned and the LED DRL and the taillight bar with the turn indicators look quite radical. The Drum variant gets three colour schemes: Meteor Red Gloss, Titanium Grey Matte and Lunar White Gloss while the Drum Alloy variant gets an additional Starlight Blue colour along with the Drum Alloy variant’s colour options. The Disc SmartXonnect and Drum SmartXonnect variants get Dawn Blue Matte, Galactic Copper Matte and Starlight Blue Gloss colour options.

Engine, Suspension And Other Details

The previous TVS Jupiter 110 was powered by a 109.7 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled motor producing 7.88PS and 8.8Nm. The suspension setup consisted of a telescopic fork and a monoshock. Braking duties were handled by 130mm drum brakes at both ends in the SMW, base, ZX and Drum SmartXonnect variants while the Classic and the Disc SmartXonnect variants got a 220mm front disc brake along with a 130mm rear drum brake. It had a ground clearance of 163mm, wheelbase of 1275mm and 12-inch wheels with 90-section tyres at both ends. 

The new TVS Jupiter 110 is powered by an all-new 113.3cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine producing  8.02PS at 6500rpm and 9.2Nm at 5000rpm (9.8Nm at 5000rpm with iGO assist). It gets an ‘Intelligent Start Stop (ISS)’ technology which switches off the engine when the scooter comes to a halt (let’s say, at a traffic light) and the engine can be restarted by a twist of the throttle. The new scooter also gets ‘iGo Assist Technology’, consisting of three components: integrated starter generator (ISG), ISG controller, and the battery. This feature provides an additional torque boost. A notification will pop up while riding which will let the rider know when the assist is ready and it can be availed by simply blipping the throttle. The suspension setup is similar to that of the previous scooter. 

The Drum, Drum Alloy and the Drum SmartXonnect variants get 130mm drum brakes at both ends while the Disc SmartXonnect variant gets a 220mm front disc brake and a 130mm drum brake at the rear. The wheelbase, ground clearance and the tyre and wheel setup have remained unchanged.

Features

The previous TVS Jupiter was equipped with an LED headlight and a basic analogue instrument cluster as standard which showed readouts such as a speedometer, odometer, fuel level gauge and other readouts. The ZX variants featured a semi-digital display. The ZX SmartXonnect variant got a full-LCD cluster with smartphone connectivity, voice assist feature, and turn-by-turn navigation. It also got an external fuel filler cap, a pass-light switch, a large 21-litre under-seat storage, and a USB charging port on the inner apron. It also had an optional USB port in the boot. The ZX Disc SmartXonnect and Classic variants got a silent starter.

The new TVS Jupiter’s Drum and Drum Alloy variants get an analogue instrument console that shows speedometer, odometer, fuel and other regular readouts. The SmartXonnect variants get a coloured LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity for navigation, call and SMS alerts, and voice assist through the TVS Connect app. It shows readouts such as speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, distance to empty, average fuel economy, real-time fuel economy, and a clock. Other features include hazard lights, front fuel filler cap, a bag hook, USB charging port, and a 2-litre glove box on the front apron. It has an underseat storage space of 33 litres. Nifty features like the ‘Follow Me’ headlight and the Emergency Brake Warning are very convenient on a day-to-day basis. The Follow Me feature keeps the headlight on for a few seconds even after the scooter is switched off, which is especially helpful in the dark. The Emergency Brake Warning flashes the rear tail light to warn the other motorists behind of any panic breaking by the rider. 

Conclusion

The TVS Jupiter has been one of the most popular scooters in India for a long time now and was due for an update for a while now. In the new generation, the scooter has gotten a refreshed design along with a new engine and an extensive list of features. And these upgrades haven’t made the scooter more expensive than before. In fact, the overall price range is much more affordable than before. These factors will certainly help the Jupiter 110 put up an even better fight against its rivals, the Honda Activa 6G and the Hero Pleasure.