TVS Motor Company has refreshed its popular Sport commuter with the ES+ variant, priced at Rs 60,881 ex-showroom, bridging the gap between entry-level and premium offerings.
You know how it is with commuter bikes – you’re either stuck with a bare-bones model that looks like it rolled out of 2010, or you shell out big bucks for features you’ll probably never use. TVS seems to have figured this out with their new Sport ES+ variant. At Rs 60,881, it sits right between the basic ES (Rs 59,881) and the loaded ELS (Rs 71,785), finally giving us that middle ground we’ve been asking for. Plus, it’s now OBD-2B compliant, which means it’ll play nice with the government’s emission norms without making your wallet cry.
Design and Styling
Let’s be honest – the regular Sport isn’t exactly what you’d call a head-turner. But the ES+ tries to fix that with some decent visual upgrades. Two new paint schemes have landed: Grey Red and Black Neon. Now, I’ve seen both in person, and while they won’t win any design awards, they definitely make the bike look less… well, boring.
The graphics aren’t revolutionary, but they work. Tank decals, side panel treatments, rim accents – all the usual suspects are there. The “Sport” badge on the rear gets a bit more attitude, and that “110” marking on the fuel tank? It’s like TVS saying, “Hey, remember when 100cc was the norm?” The blue-grey and lime green-red highlights running across the body actually make it punch above its price point, visually speaking.
Engine and Performance
The heart of the matter – that 109.7cc air-cooled single – remains unchanged, and frankly, that’s fine by me. Why mess with something that works? It still churns out 8.08 bhp and 8.7 Nm of torque, which might not sound like much on paper, but trust me, it’s plenty for navigating our chaotic city streets.
The OBD-2B compliance is the real news here. Your bike now runs cleaner without losing any of that peppy city performance we’ve come to expect. The four-speed gearbox continues to do its job without drama – smooth shifts, no complaints. Top speed hovers around 90 kmph, so weekend highway runs to nearby hill stations? Totally doable, though don’t expect to be overtaking Pulsars left and right.
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Features and Equipment
Here’s where that extra thousand rupees actually shows up. Finally – and I mean finally – TVS has added a USB charging port. I’ve lost count of how many times my phone died during long commutes, leaving me navigationless in unknown parts of the city. This should’ve been standard years ago, but hey, better late than never, right?
The instrument cluster sticks to the tried-and-tested analog setup. Speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer – all present and accounted for. That Econometer is still there too, helping you squeeze every last kilometer from each liter of petrol. LED DRLs add a modern touch, though don’t expect full LED lighting at this price point. That’s premium territory.
Hardware and Suspension
TVS hasn’t touched the suspension setup, and honestly, why would they? The telescopic forks up front and twin shocks at the rear have been handling our pothole-riddled roads just fine. The ride quality strikes that sweet spot between comfort and handling – you won’t feel like you’ve been through a blender after a long ride, but it’s not exactly a magic carpet either.
Those five-spoke alloys wrapped in tubeless tires are a godsend. Anyone who’s dealt with tube-type punctures on busy roads knows the pain. Drum brakes at both ends might seem old-school to some, but they’re perfectly adequate for this bike’s performance envelope, and more importantly, they keep service costs low – something your mechanic will appreciate.
Variants and Pricing
The Sport family now gives you three clear choices, and the pricing makes sense:
- Self Start ES: Rs 59,881 (Starlight Blue, All Red, All Black, All Grey)
- Self Start ES+: Rs 60,881 (Black Neon, Grey Red)
- Self Start ELS: Rs 71,785 (Black Blue, Black Red, White Purple, Metallic Blue)
The ES+ hits that Goldilocks zone perfectly – not too basic like the ES, not too pricey like the ELS. It’s the variant most of us will probably end up buying.
Fuel Efficiency
TVS claims around 70 kmpl thanks to their ETFi system, but let’s be realistic here. In actual city conditions – with traffic jams, aggressive riding, and the occasional highway stint – you’re looking at somewhere between 60-65 kmpl. Still pretty impressive, and your monthly fuel budget won’t take too much of a hit.