TVS Jupiter 2020 Review - Prices, Specs, Variants, Features and Mileage

What is the power source of this humble scooter?

How well balanced is the performance and efficiency in TVS Jupiter?

The new Jupiter uses the same old peppy 110cc engine which is high on energy and is also the reason for this scooter’s high sale figures. The healthy surge of power will not get you bored and will help in whizzing through traffic with the slightest twist of the throttle.

BS6 conversion did not surprisingly steal from the performance figures. Mileage figures have always been its strong point and it still stays so! The 5 litres fuel tank might be on the lesser side but its impressive efficiency figures help mask that and provide the class-best range. 

Surprisingly, the power figure is the same and torque is up by 0.4 Nm which doesn't change much practically but an increase it is. Both the competitors are plagued by a decrease in power figures while Jupiter stays strong.

How quick is the TVS Jupiter for your daily grocery runs?

TVS Jupiter accelerates in a calm and composed manner which makes it ridable by people of a wider age band. The CVT gearbox is potent and doesn’t cause any issues which helps from the reliability side.

You won’t feel the pull but it isn’t laggy as well, the feeling is in between which gives you the confidence to twist the throttle. The sweet spot of this humble scooter is confined to the 40-60 kmph mark. You will feel the vibrations kick in after 50 kmph but it amplifies after 60 kmph which isn’t a soothing experience.

Scooters with a 110cc engine exhibit similar performance characteristics and so the above lot have similar top speeds and acceleration figures. Honda has a better build package, as there are less vibrations at the top end.

How sure-footed are the brakes?

The advantage of having five variants is that you get a variant with disc brake upfront. This makes it one of the very few offerings in this segment to offer a disc-drum setup. Both the drum and disc models don’t differ much in braking performance and offer a very linear bite, with the disc upfront needing less servicing.

TVS offers Sync Braking System which engages both the brakes at once to give a swifter braking experience. The disc-drum duo along with its Sync Braking System gives for a confidence-inspiring setup that can be easy to master in the first ride itself.

None of the scooters offer ABS but come with varying iterations of the Sync Braking System which can be defined as a primitive version of an ABS unit. TVS has the edge here, for sure with the disc-drum setup whereas both the competitors offer only a drum-drum setup.

How comfortably are you seated while traced our roads?

TVS Jupiter has a laid down stance which makes it easy for riders of varying heights to handle it with ease. The suspension setup is on the softer side and it perfectly aligns with our unpredictable road conditions. The seat has been re-bolstered to provide a mode supple riding experience.

TVS Jupiter provides impressive legroom which makes the riding experience much more relaxed. You sit upright and the higher trims that offer rear adjustable suspension also allows to fine-tune the ride as per your requirements.

Tubeless tyres allow for a more flexible riding character with the elimination of a tyre replacement scenario. The body panels are made of reinforced plastic bits which are well planted without any fitment issues. This is a tight battle as the competitors provide with similar riding characteristics but the lower kerb weight adds a point for Jupiter.

How subtle looking is the 2020 TVS Jupiter?

TVS Jupiter looks unique for sure, but that is valid only for the Classic variant. All of the rest, look simple and dare we say boring. There aren't curves or funky graphics to distinguish it on the roads. It vaguely resembles a lot like the late Honda Eterno.

But the Classic variant is a whole different visual experience. It gets touring friendly add-on parts which include a pillion backrest. The beige coloured footrest is visually appealing but is tough to maintain. The BS6 iteration gets LED headlights and also certain chrome garnishing to shine up the outlook.

Aesthetic Features

• Digital-analogue instrument cluster

• Dual-tone seat

• Wind deflector(Classic variant)

• Chrome laden rearview mirrors

• LED headlight

• Unique colour options

The mirrors range from edgy neo-retro ones to completely retro round ones that resemble a lot like those on the limited edition Suzuki Access 125 or the classic Vespa. None of the competitors have the level of visual drama which the Jupiter Classic possesses. But it is the only trim that can stand up as the rest of the line-up is plain boring.

What are the various safety and class-leading features?

The only highlighting safety feature is TVS’s Synchronized Braking System which has different names for different brands. But the functioning is the same for all as it actuates both the brakes to provide for a more stable braking experience.

There are a few funky features available but it is confined to a particular trim, i.e. Classic variant. It gets beige coloured flooring, a windshield and pillion backrest. TVS Jupiter gets an average-sized underseat storage as well as a charging port which is now an essential part in a rider’s list!

Honda Activa 6G now also joins the ranks of its competitors with its useful and much-anticipated updates. Unified braking system is an essential component for scooters in this segment as it adds to its safety portfolio.

How does the competition stack up against Jupiter?

TVS Jupiter vs Honda Activa 6G

TVS locks horns with the best selling two-wheeler in the Indian market. Honda Activa has mastered the art of giving the masses what they want, something which manufacturers like TVS are still trying to decode. With the onslaught of the Activa 6G, it now comes with all of the upgrades which were earlier missing and much needed. The best seller is our choice of the two and Honda still manages to impress us.

TVS Jupiter vs Hero Maestro Edge

Hero Maestro has come a long way since its conceptualisation and now provides a much more attractive and edgy offering in the Maestro Edge. Jupiter, on the other hand, is dull and doesn’t have that visual drama as the Hero Maestro Edge. It comes in much cheaper as well and, thus is our choice of the two. 

Does the TVS Jupiter stand a chance against the segment leaders?

TVS offers a wholesome product in Jupiter as it is peppy and has a vast service portal. The spare parts are cheap and that is enough to impress the common man. But its competition offers the same at a much lower price point and in a much more handsome looking package. Both the Hero Maestro and Honda Activa are better offerings if we look at the overall package.