Best TVS Under ₹80,000 in Araria: A Budget Shortlist

If your budget is ₹80,000, you have more choice at TVS than most people expect. Seven current models are priced at or below that figure, from a moped to a 125 cc scooter. All prices here are indicative ex-showroom. On-road cost adds registration, insurance and accessories, so call us on +91 97716 20929 for the final figure.

What does ₹80,000 actually buy at TVS?

Here are the seven, in order of price. Each figure comes from our current catalogue.

• TVS XL100, ₹55,000: a moped that carries up to 130 kg and is cheap to keep.
• TVS Sport, ₹62,000: light, easy to handle and low on maintenance.
• TVS Zest 110, ₹70,000: one of the lightest 110 cc scooters.
• TVS Jupiter, ₹74,000: the family scooter with 33 litre underseat storage.
• TVS Star City Plus, ₹75,000: a commuter motorcycle with dual-tone styling.
• TVS Radeon, ₹78,000: a 70 kmpl class mileage and a long, comfortable seat.
• TVS Jupiter 125, ₹80,000: a 125 cc scooter that copes better with two adults.

The gap between the cheapest and the dearest is ₹25,000. At this level that is a big difference, so decide what the bike must do before you look at the price tag.

Which one suits your daily use?

Start with the job the bike does most days, not with the badge. Here is how we usually steer people at the counter.

For loads to the market or the field, the XL100 is built for the work. It is slow and not meant for highway runs, but nothing here is cheaper to buy or to run.

For a daily commute on a motorcycle, the Sport leans towards low running cost and easy handling. The Radeon and Star City Plus cost more and give a more finished look. If you carry a pillion often, the Radeon's long seat is the reason to pay extra.

For a family scooter, the Jupiter suits town use and the Jupiter 125 suits two adults riding together most days. A student or a first-time rider who wants something light may prefer the Zest 110.

What does the lower price leave out?

Be honest with yourself here. These bikes cost less because they leave things out. Expect simpler instruments, fewer ride aids and less power than the Apache or Raider range. On a long highway stretch, a 100 cc bike will feel stretched.

If you ride out of Araria often, look at the TVS Raider 125 at ₹95,000. It is ₹15,000 above this budget, and for some riders that is money well spent. For town and village use, most buyers do not miss what the cheaper bikes leave out.

How do you stretch a budget that is slightly short?

Two things help. First, your old bike has value, and our note on exchange value explains what raises or lowers the offer. Second, finance lets you pay a larger down payment over a shorter tenure.

Do not pick a model by the EMI alone. A small monthly figure over a long tenure can cost far more in interest. Ask for the full repayment schedule before you sign.

How should you shortlist before you buy?

Pick two models at most, then sit on both. Check the seat, how heavy the bike feels when you take it off the stand, and whether your feet reach the ground. Ask who will ride it besides you. Then visit the showroom and take a test ride.