TVS Jupiter Review, Price, Features, Engine – Overview

The Jupiter 110 is perhaps TVS’s most important two-wheeler, which is why it has remained virtually unchanged for the last eleven years. It is the second-best-selling scooter in India, after a certain Honda, and that is a commendable feat. However, contrary to the Japanese company’s consistent ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ approach, TVS has completely reworked the Jupiter 110. The result is an all-new model that now packs in some nifty technologies and handy features borrowed from its elder sibling, the Jupiter 125.

TVS Jupiter 110 Review: Design, Mechanical Changes

The design of the TVS Jupiter 110 has taken a revolutionary direction, at least for this class. While the previous Jupiter’s looks could have been perceived as a bit plain, this 2024 update makes it decidedly sharper. The new large LED DRL up front and the LED taillight (available only on higher variants) give it a much-needed identity. From the side, the angular side panels are (slightly) reminiscent of the sporty Ntorq.

You might have noticed that the scooter doesn’t have a Kickstarter. TVS says that the lower variants come with it as standard, but you’ll have to shell out a bit more to add it as an accessory on the higher variants. Make of it what you will, but I find it a bit curious.

The improved design is also supported by new mechanicals: the updated 113cc engine is a short-sleeve unit (smaller bore, same stroke) derived from the Jupiter 125. This engine is rated for a peak power of 8bhp and 9.8Nm, which is a negligible increase of 0.1bhp, but torque is up by 1Nm.

TVS Jupiter 110 Review: New Features

This increase in performance is due to the new micro-hybrid system “iGO assist” that now benefits the Jupiter 110, a first in this segment, similar to the one that Yamaha implements on its 125cc scooters. This system includes a more powerful battery, which is recharged by the engine during deceleration, allowing the ISG starter to give you a little more pep when riding.

While TVS has improved performance with the micro-hybrid system, the ISG engine also contributes more common features like silent start and engine start/stop function to improve fuel efficiency. The system shuts down the scooter if it is idle for more than 5 seconds and restarts it when you twist the throttle while holding the rear brake. The Jupiter’s start/stop technology isn’t the smoothest to use, but it’s far from the worst.

TVS Jupiter 110 Review: Under-Seat Storage

Like the Jupiter 125, the 110 also relocates the fuel tank (now 5.1 litres, down 0.6 litres from the previous model) under the floor. The filler cap is positioned in front of the rider, at the rear of the apron.

This design allows for a cavernous 33-liter trunk, which can accommodate two half-face helmets, but an imported full-face helmet still won’t fit. Additionally, there’s a roomy 2-liter compartment under the key slot, which can comfortably accommodate a water bottle and a couple of large smartphones. A USB charging port is located just above this compartment.

The 2024 Jupiter features a single luggage hook next to the compartment, unlike the outgoing model, which had two (the second being located just below the seat hinge). This isn’t a huge issue given the extra storage space that’s been added under the seat, but it’s still worth pointing out.

TVS Jupiter 110 Review: New Technology

It’s not that the outgoing Jupiter 110 wasn’t a feature-rich scooter, but TVS has upped the ante with the 2024 model. A new Bluetooth-enabled LCD instrument cluster is now available (lesser models use an analog cluster). Turn-by-turn navigation, call and notification alerts, real-time mileage and distance to empty are displayed, as well as a voice assistant when paired with a Bluetooth headset. This brief first ride didn’t give us a chance to test all of that, so stay tuned for a more detailed review soon.

TVS Jupiter 110 Review: Ride and Handling

We got to see how the new Jupiter 110 performed on the TVS test track. With a few fast corners, a long straight and a small stretch of poorly paved surfaces, we got a general idea of ​​how the Jupiter would perform in the real world.

Let’s start with the positives, because there’s not much to complain about here. The new engine is one of the smoothest in the scooter world, with a direct and intuitive throttle response. The handlebars remain vibration-free even at top speed, although we could feel a slight hum in the footwell. Starting from a standstill is particularly quick thanks to the electric boost and, although you can see numbers up to 90 km/h on the speedometer if you crouch, the advertised top speed is 82 km/h.

Not many Jupiter owners will try this, but since I take my job very seriously (no, really), I pushed the Jupiter as much as I dared through the corners. Over a dozen laps around the TVS track, the Jupiter felt stable and planted no matter how hard I pushed the bit. It’s a little soft (which should make it roll well on the road) and no Ntorq in terms of handling, but it’s confident and agile, which is exactly what you want in a family scooter. Braking performance is also reassuring on the disc-braked version we rode, and the CBS helps reduce wheel lockup during hard braking in an emergency.

It’s hard to give a definitive verdict on the comfort of the suspension, as we haven’t ridden it on public roads. However, my gut (or rather my back) tells me that it’s not as supple as the Suzuki Access. It’s not rigid in absolute terms, but it’s relatively firmer, which I think will make it more versatile and better suited to carrying a pillion or heavy loads. We’ll reserve our final judgement until we can test it on the ‘roads’ of Mumbai, but this first impression leaves me optimistic.

TVS Jupiter 110 Review: Price and Verdict

In our brief time with the TVS Jupiter 110, it didn’t do much wrong while clearly raising the bar over the already capable outgoing model. Moreover, among the few remaining rivals in the 110cc scooter category, none seem to balance the characteristics and riding dynamics as effectively as the 2024 Jupiter.