Yamaha Ray Z Vs. Honda Dio

Both the scooters compared in this article are newer variants of scooter models that have been sold in the Indian market for a while now. While Ray Z is an improvement upon the 110cc Yamaha Ray, the new Honda Dio comes with a slightly larger engine and improved fuel efficiency compared to the older 102cc Dio that has been available for years. Let us take a look at the tech specs of these two scooters first.

Yamaha Ray Z vs. Honda Dio 110

First the engine. The Ray Z comes with a 113cc single cylinder 4-stroke engine that delivers a power of 7.1 PS at 7500 RPM. In terms of torque, this engine offers 8.1 Nm at 5000 RPM. In comparison, the Dio is a 109cc engine that cranks up 8.1 PS at 7500 RPM and 8.74 Nm torque at 5500 RPM. Clearly, the Dio is the more powerful of the two scooters. In terms of dimensions, the Ray Z is slightly longer (1835mm vs. 1788mm) whereas the Dio is a little wider (707mm vs 675mm) which I think will give Dio riders a much better balance and control over their scooters compared to the Ray Z. The Dio, at 110 kg, is also heavier than Ray Z by 6 kgs. The bikes are priced in the same bracket. While the Delhi ex-showroom price of Ray Z is Rs. 49105, the Dio is available at Rs. 47928.

Mileage Comparison

The new Ray Z is a model that is targeted at the male audience and given that Dio is a heavier bike, this is popular among men as well. According to Honda, the new Dio not only comes with a larger engine compared to the earlier model, but also offers 15% better FE. They claim that under standard conditions, one should be able to see 55 kmpl. The Ray Z on the other hand has a slightly lower manufacturer claim. Unlike the 62.1 kmpl claimed on the original Yamaha Ray, the male-targeted variant is expected to deliver 53 kmpl under standard road conditions.

As any one following this blog will know, the standard condition mileage reports are mostly for bragging rights and the fuel consumption on actual roads are starkly different in many cases. So let us take a look at what various test rides and customer feedback reports have got to say. We do not have too many common points of reference but MaxAbout has reviewed both these scooters and notes that the Dio 110cc can provide its customers an FE of between 40-43 kmpl on city roads. In comparison, the Ray Z will give 40 kmpl. There doesn’t seem much to choose from here.

Next up, the user reviews site, MouthShut. The customer who reviewed Ray Z on this website rated the bike 3/5 in terms of FE. He reports 41-42 kmpl pre-servicing. There are not too many reviews of mileage for the new Dio either but the user who did report this on MouthShut says he was able to see just around 30-35 kmpl. That is very likely an outlier and do not base your purchasing decision based on this number.

The Yamaha Ray Z has also been reviewed by a couple of other websites like BikeWale and IamaBiker. Both these bikes unanimously report a figure of around 43 kmpl on city roads for this scooter from Yamaha. The Dio on the other hand has received fuel reports from websites like ZigWheels, Top Gear and BikeDekho. ZigWheels reports a number close to what MaxAbout had quoted: around 40-43 kmpl. BikeDekho on the other hand reports the highest figure of over 50 kmpl under city conditions which I think is extremely optimistic. Top Gear reports a lower, still positive rating of 48.5 kmpl on city roads. It is not a good idea to trust customer reports on websites like Olx and Quikr since the sellers here have an incentive to crank up the actual mileage offered. Surprisingly, Dio owners here quote a number between 40-45 kmpl on city roads.

The bottomline is that except for a couple of websites like ZigWheels, most reports of mileage hover between 40-45 kmpl for both the scooters. I have tabulated all the reported figures below.

Source Honda Dio 110 (kmpl) Yamaha Ray Z (kmpl)
Official 55 53
BikeDekho 50+
BikeWale 43
IamaBiker 43
MaxAbout 40-43 40
MouthShut 30-35 41-42
Olx/Quikr 40-45
Top Gear 48.5
ZigWheels 40-43

Overall, all other factors like after-sales and personal preferences being the same, I think Dio is a slightly better scooter than Ray Z. It is priced a little lower, has a much more balanced framework and offers a mileage that seems slightly better than the Ray Z. What do you think?

Yamaha Ray Z

Yamaha launched a new variant of its popular Ray 110cc scooter earlier this year in May. You might remember that in our comparison of the best scooters for women in India, the Yamaha Ray came third in terms of the median city mileage at 46.5 kmpl. The Japanese company has now used that positioning to build a similar scooter for the male audience.

Yamaha Ray Z Mileage

In terms of the underlying engine, the new Ray Z is very similar to the Ray. However, the exterior is more masculine with exterior shades that will appeal to men. Like the older variant for women, the Ray Z too comes with a 113 cc single cylinder 4 stroke engine that delivers a power of 7.1 PS at 7500 RPM and a torque that goes up to 8.1 Nm at 5000 RPM. The Ray Z measures 1835mm x 675mm x 1090mm and has a wheelbase of 1270mm with a ground clearance of 128mm. Weighing just around 104 kg, this is not a very heavy scooter for men. The Ray Z can hold around 5 liter of petrol at any time. According to the company website, the Ray Z is now available at a price of Rs. 49,105 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Manufacturer Mileage Claim

Given that the underlying technology behind the Ray Z is not too different from the older Yamaha Ray scooter, one would assume that there would not be a great variance in the fuel efficiency – at least under standard test conditions. However, according to the company, the Ray Z can deliver a fuel efficiency of 53 kmpl (compared to 62.1 kmpl claimed on the original Ray). I am really not sure why there is this big variation but there you go. In any case, the real world mileage of the original Ray was only around 46.5 kmpl and it is to be seen if Ray Z matches this figure.

Customer Feedback & Test Drive Report

Let us start with the review of the Ray Z on MaxAbout. According to this website, the ‘sharp and aggressive lines’ on the body of the Ray Z can distinctly appeal to the male audience. However, the absence of disc brakes on the front and the price point are some things that can go against this scooter. The website reports a fuel consumption figure of 40 kmpl on city roads and 62 kmpl on highways.

IamaBiker offers a pretty comprehensive review of the bike. They note that the Ray Z is a compact bike that feels super light. Despite this, the scooter has sufficient leg space to accomodate a tall rider with a pillion which is an extremely important criteria for a scooter targeted at the men. In their test ride, the reviewer was able to report 43 kmpl under mixed riding conditions (city and highway) which they say is slightly better than what they could find on the Ray.

Most of the popular automobile websites that you would seek out to while checking on a bike review have merely parroted the company claim on the mileage. Given that this is a new bike in the market, there have not been too many reviews on MouthShut either. There has been just one review of the Ray Z and this customer has rated the scooter 3/5 in terms of FE. According to him, Yamaha could do better on the pick-up. However, after riding 300 kilometers and with the first service pending, the scooter offered 41-42 kmpl. This is likely to go up after servicing.

Bikewale does not have a review of the bike yet. However, in their specification sheet, they have also mentioned the mileage offered by the Ray Z. According to this, the fuel consumption of the scooter is likely to be around 43 kmpl. But I am not sure if this is a figure they obtained by test-riding it, or if it’s sourced from elsewhere. Anyway, just note that this is not a customer report and so you may not rely on this.

So here we go. With a number of popular bike review sources yet to report a mileage, this is what we have got till now. I have summarized them in a table below. The average seems to be around 40-45 kmpl which is not entirely bad at all. What do you think?

Source City (kmpl) Highway (kmpl)
Official 53
Bikewale 43
IamaBiker 43
MaxAbout 40 62
MouthShut 41-42

Honda Aviator Vs. Honda Activa

The Aviator has been in the market for a relatively shorter period of time as compared to the Activa. While Honda Motorcycles launched the Activa way back in 2000, the Aviator has been here only since 2009. Both scooters belong to the 109cc segment with similar tech specifications and framework with one major difference being that the Aviator comes with a lot of add-ons like disc brakes that do not exist on the Activa. In this article, we will first take you through the specifications of both the scooters and then compare the mileages as delivered by the two models. This will help us arrive at a better judgement of which of the two is a better scooter.

Honda Aviator vs. Honda Activa
Tech Specs Comparison

As noted earlier, both the scooters have a similar engine configuration. They both come with a 109cc engine that can deliver a max power of 8.1PS and a max torque of around 8.7 Nm. The Aviator is slightly bigger though. While the Activa measures 1761 x 710 x 1147, the Aviator on the other hand measures 1802 x 697 x 1162. The Activa is wider although the Aviator has a larger wheelbase providing a much higher stability while driving. The Aviator is also geared for longer drives with a fuel tank capacity of 6 liters whereas the Activa can only hold 5.3 liters. Here is a side by side comparison of the major tech specs of both the scooters. The ex-showroom price of the Standard variant of Aviator is slightly higher than Activa although there is also a Deluxe variant that is priced much higher.

Specification Honda Activa Honda Aviator
Engine Disp. 109cc 109cc
Max Power 8.1 PS @ 7500 8.1 PS @ 7000
Max Torque 8.74 Nm @ 5500 8.77 Nm @ 5500
Dimension 1761 x 710 x 1147 1802 x 697 x 1162
Wheelbase 1238mm 1256mm
Ground Clearance 153mm 145mm
Fuel tank capacity 5.3L 6L
Underseat storage 18L 20L
Kerb weight 111kg 102.3kg
Price (ex-Delhi) Rs. 47204 Rs. 48229

Mileage Comparison

Although both the Activa and Aviator have similar engine components, there are so many things different spec-wise on the two scooters that make it a given that these two models simply cannot offer the same mileage. However, Honda probably does not want to cannibalize the sale of one over the other due to the fuel economy component. The company claims the latest model of both the scooters to offer around 66.7 kmpl under standard test conditions. Again, this is not a mileage you could be seeing on your office ride because the tests are conducted under extremely favourable conditions that you may not be able to simulate on a city road.

In order to arrive a better judgement, let us now look at what third party reviews and test rides tell us with respect to the mileage. Let us start with MouthShut; the popular user reviews site. There are plenty of reviews for both the scooters. While the average claim made by customers lies in the range of 45-55kmpl for the Activa, the corresponding figure for Aviator is just between 30-46 kmpl. The numbers for Aviator do not get much support from other sources either. Except for a review from ScootyPrice that claims around 45-48 kmpl on the Aviator, the mileage reported on other reviews we noted from sites like BikeAdvice and ConsumerComplaints are in the range of 30-40 kmpl only.

In comparison, the Activa has pretty rave reviews from a number of sources. A couple of reviewers on IndiaGarage have reported a 35kmpl FE. That apart, reviews on most sources have been positive. BikeSpace reports 54kmpl while IndiaMart reports 55 kmpl. Most of the other sources including MyIndiaGuide, BharathAutos, ZigWheels, MaxAbout and Olx report a number between 40-53 kmpl which is much better than what the Aviator offers.

The specific number from the various sources are tabulated below. But I guess the bottomline is clear – the Aviator seems built more efficiently for a female audience as compared to the Activa. But that is just a minor improvement that does not warrant a drop in mileage as it seems to be from the various reviews. My suggestion would be to go with the Activa – it’s priced cheap, makes your commuter cheaper and has a great resale value too. What do you think?

Source Honda Activa (kmpl) Honda Aviator (kmpl)
Official 66.7 66.7
BharathAutos 53.5
BikeAdvice 30-40
BikeSpace 54
ConsumerComplaints 33-35
IndiaGarage 35
IndiaMart 55
MaxAbout 40
MouthShut 45-55 30-46
MyIndiaGuide 52.2
Olx 40-50
ScootyPrice 45-48
ZigWheels 46.8

Honda Dream Yuga vs. Honda CB Shine

I don’t recall a comparison between two bikes of varying engine displacement levels previously. However, this article follows the comparison requested by MileageInfo reader Nik in his comment here. Dream Yuga is the least expensive Honda that is currently in the market and is a 109cc bike whereas the CB Shine belongs to the 125cc segment that is priced around 8,000 rupees higher than Dream Yuga.

Honda CB Shine vs. Honda Dream Yuga

So first off, let’s take a look at the tech specs of both these bikes.

Specification Honda Dream Yuga Honda CB Shine
Displacement 109cc 124.7cc
Net Power 8.6 PS @7500 10.3 PS @7500
Max Torque 8.91 Nm @5500 10.54 Nm @5500
Kerb Weight 108kg 120kg
Wheelbase 1285mm 157mm
Ground Clearance 161mm 157mm
Fuel Tank 8 liters 10.5 liters
Price (ex-Delhi) Rs. 46150 Rs. 54782

So from a specifications standpoint, it is clear that you get additional value for the extra money you shell out on CB Shine. From a mileage perspective, the first view I get is that the Dream Yuga should be a better bet because the higher power as well as the higher kerb weight on the CB Shine makes it less fuel efficient compared to the Dream Yuga. That is of course assuming both these bikes have similar engines which they are not.

Mileage Comparison

The official figures are strongly stacked in favour of the Yuga. According to Honda, this 109cc bike can deliver close to 72kmpl under standard testing condition. You can say these conditions to what you have on the highways. Under city conditions this is bound to be lower. However, even under these conditions, the CB Shine has a lower stated mileage of only around 65 kmpl.

Let us take a look at what other third party reviews have got to say. While we have not had any common source that has reviewed both these bikes alike (except from the user review site, MouthShut, of course), we have around 4 sources for the Dream Yuga and five other for the CB Shine.

MotorBeam in their review report that they were able to extract 58-60 kmpl on city roads with the Dream Yuga. On highway roads, this went up to 65kmpl on their test ride. BikeDekho did not have a similar experience. Their test only delivered around 55kmpl on city roads although on highways, the experience was better than what MotorBeam experienced at 70kmpl. OverDrive relatively had the worst experience of all. They report a 47kmpl fuel economy on city roads with the Dream Yuga.

In comparison, CB Shine has a relatively more consistent report. On IndiaGarage, users together report fuel consumption of between 50-55kmpl on city roads and between 58-62kmpl on highway roads. BikeAdvice says that although the average expected economy is around 50kmpl, you can still make it better through regular servicing and air checks. While the report on Yahoo Autos calls for users to expect between 55-60kmpl, the MaxAbout report averages out their test ride mileage at around 58kmpl which is almost similar to what Yahoo has noted.

On MouthShut, there is a more diverse reporting on the Dream Yuga. The customers there have reported numbers on a pretty wide range between 50-65kmpl. On the contrary, the customers who have used a CB Shine report a more consistent number of between 50-55 kmpl on city roads.

Let’s tabulate these numbers for easy comparison.

Source Dream Yuga (kmpl) CB Shine (kmpl)
Official 72 65
BikeAdvice 50
BikeDekho 55
IndiaGarage 50-55
MaxAbout 58
MotorBeam 58-60
MouthShut 50-65 50-55
OverDrive 47
Yahoo 55-60

As I see it, there is little to choose between the two bikes when it comes to the actual mileage delivered on city roads. The Dream Yuga is a little inconsistent with a wider reported range while the CB Shine delivers a pretty consistent figure between 50-55kmpl. So my take is that if you have those additional 8000 rupees to spend, why not go with the CB Shine? At least, you can enjoy a better power and performance at a similar mileage. What’s your take on this? Do tell us in the comments.

Yamaha Ray

One of the latest entrants to the Indian scooter market space is the Yamaha Ray. The scooter is a 113cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine powered vehicle that can derive 7.1 PS of BHP and 8.1 Nm maximum torque. In terms of engine cylinder capacity, the Ray is neither the lowest or the highest powered scooter. We have already seen models like the Scooty Streak that are equipped with an 87.8cc engine while those like the Vespa LX and Suzuki Access are made of a 125cc engine. The Yamaha Ray is available at a starting price of around Rs. 46,000.

Yamaha Ray Mileage

Official Fuel Economy Claim

Equipped with a 113cc engine, this 104kg weighing machine should deliver a mileage better than what vehicles with a higher engine capacity and kerb weight could provide. According to Yamaha, the Ray can offer up to 62.1 kmpl of fuel efficiency under standard test conditions. These conditions are much different than what you can experience on the everyday roads and so expect a mileage lower than this on your daily commutes.

Customer Mileage Reviews

MaxAbout does not have its own test drive review. But they note that the Yamaha Ray can deliver close to 45 kmpl on city road conditions – and this is apparently a word from the company officials. BikeDekho in their review point out that although the 62.1 kmpl claim from the company is under the most optimal situations, “there is no chance” of this falling under 50 kmpl mark ever. According to their test, the fuel economy you can expect from the bike is 52 kmpl.

Given that this scooter has not been in the market for more than 3-4 months, the number of reliable test drives that talk about the mileage are few and far between. One review from FivePoint5 reveal that the fuel consumed by the Ray is one liter for every 45-48 kilometers. This is also agreed upon by another small blog, Sevyam, that guarantees a mileage of around 45 kmpl.

OnDrive is extremely positive about the Ray calling it the best in class for acceleration, ease of handling and fuel efficiency. The fuel economy experienced in their test drive was 53 kmpl. SeePrice is not so positive however. According to the blog, the expected mileage from the Ray is just between 35-45 kmpl which is nothing to brag about.

There are a handful of Yamaha Ray scooters put for sale on Olx. From the description provided by the sellers, the claimed fuel consumption seems to be anywhere between 45-55 kmpl. That is pretty good although you have to be wary of classifieds postings since people always post the most optimistic figure while they are looking to sell.

So there you have it. The Yamaha Ray does have an almost consistently reported mileage of over 45 kmpl which makes it a not-so-bad scooter after all. Should you go for it? I think you absolutely should.

Just test table
Source Mileage (kmpl)
Official 62.1
MaxAbout 45
BikeDekho 52
FivePoint5 45-48
Sevyam 45
OnDrive 53
SeePrice 35-45
Olx 45-55

 

 

Suzuki Hayate

This is the first Suzuki bike we are discussing here on MileageInfo. The Japanese company launched the entry level Hayate motorbike in May this year. The Suzuki Hayate is a 112.8cc engine bike that can deliver a maximum power of 8.4 PS and a torque of 8.8 Nm. Other features on the bike include a 8 liter fuel tank capacity, a 2.3 liters reserve and a 4 speed gear box. The Suzuki Hayate 112cc is available in the markets at a price of around Rs. 42,991 ex-showroom at Delhi.

Suzuki Hayate Mileage

Suzuki Hayate Fuel Consumption

There is not much information about the mileage as provided on the company website. The word is that the bike is expected to give a pretty good mileage under standard test conditions – of around 72 kmpl. We have not been able to confirm this from the company itself. In any case, if you compare this with other bikes in the 110cc segment, you will find that it is nothing extraordinary. TVS Jive for instance claims to deliver 82 kmpl while Hero HF Dawn claims 82.91 kmpl mileage.

Suzuki Hayate Customer Reviews

BikeDekho has reviewed the bike and notes an overall mileage of 55 kmpl on the Hayate. MaxAbout though provides a more optimistic review of the Hayate. In their review, the website notes a fuel efficiency of 65 kmpl on city roads. While they have not tested it on the highways, they do indicate that this mileage is expected to increase on the long stretches.

The review from MotorBeam sides more along the mileage reported by BikeDekho. In their test, MotorBeam reports a mileage of 55 kmpl on city roads that increases to 62 kmpl on the highways. In comparison, ZigWheels sides more with the review from MaxAbout. They report mileages of 65 kmpl and 73 kmpl on city and highways respectively on Suzuki Hayate. The same goes with the review from Overdrive. They note the mileage on Suzuki Hayate to be 64.5 kmpl and 73 kmpl respectively on city roads and highways.

There are 21 reviews for the Suzuki Hayate on MouthShut.com. These customers have together rated the bike 4/5 for fuel consumption. From their reviews, we can see that the average mileage that one may expect from the Hayate to be anywhere between 42-50 kmpl. That’s a little disappointing after the mileage we saw reported from elsewhere. However, there are also people who have reported mileages between 59-62 kmpl which is a good thing. But in terms of the sheer number of people who have reported mileage under 50 kmpl, we are going to call that the average number.

Looking at Olx, one may be tempted to ignore any flaw that this bike may have. Customers here looking for buyers have reported mileages of between 60-75 kmpl. Let me tell you that this is totally unrealistic and do not consider this to be the average mileage.

So there you go. Here is a snapshot of mileages as reported by the various sources. Should you be going for this bike? Going by various test drives, I would definitely say ‘why not’? But looking at real customers expressing total dissatisfaction on MouthShut where they complain of mileages less than 50, it makes me a little nervous. Check out the reviews with regards to performance and power.  If you are happy otherwise, you should go for it.

Source City Mileage (kmpl) Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official 72
BikeDekho 55
MaxAbout 65
Motorbeam 55 62
ZigWheels 65 73
OverDrive 64.5 73
MouthShut 42-50
Olx 60-75

Honda Activa

This has been a long time coming. Honda Activa is without doubt the most popular among the scooters out there in the market. The Activa was first launched way back in 2000 and has since then been upgraded with better features and more importantly better mileage – up to 15% more. Honda Activa is built with a 109cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine and can offer a max power of 8 BHP and torque of 9 Nm. The scooter is now available in the markets at a not-so-cheap price of Rs. 46,387 ex-showroom, Delhi.

Honda Activa Mileage

Honda Activa Mileage

Since the launch of the 2009 model, Honda claims the Activa can deliver 15% more mileage. Not just that, they claim that this model now offers the best fuel economy of 66.7 kmpl among scooters in India. That’s a tall claim given the fact that the officially claimed mileage of TVS Scooty Streak is higher at 68 kmpl. For comparison, the officially claimed mileages of other scooters we have reviewed hover between 45 kmpl for the Kinetic Sym Flyte and 60 kmpl for the Hero Maestro.

 Actual Customer Reviews For Fuel Economy

Let us start with the reviews from BikeSpace. In their review they note that the Activa can deliver a mileage of 54 kmpl with a pickup that is lower than other scooters out there. It is evidently a compromise on either the pickup or the mileage. MyIndiaGuide reports a slightly lesser mileage – of just 52.2 kilometers on the liter. Again, BharathAutos notes a mileage that is between the other two reports – 53.5 kmpl.

ZigWheels, the automobile section of the Time Group, in their review have noted that the lower engine cylinder displacement on the Activa as compared to rivals has helped the scooter better the others in mileage. Their review shows a mileage of 46.8 kmpl on the Activa.

IndiaMart have not exactly reviewed the Activa. But in their description field, they report a city mileage of Activa to be around 55 kmpl. MaxAbout on the other hand paints a totally different picture. Their review has pegged the city mileage of Activa to be just 40 kmpl while the fuel economy improves on the highways to 45 kmpl. This is totally not what a customer whose main priority is the mileage would want. MaxAbout is not the only one to have reported such a low mileage. Some reports on forums like IndiaGarage have in fact noted even lower mileages like 35 kmpl on Honda Activa.

So as always, when in doubt, we hit MouthShut for the user reviews. There are over 350 reviews on the site with the average user rating the Activa 3/5 for mileage. This is typically not a good rating since from my earlier reviews, I have noted a 3/5 rating to be usually given to power-bikes, like the Honda CBR 150R for instance. Reading into the reviews, one cannot see why though. Most users have reported a mileage of between 45-55 kmpl on their Activa. It’s probably because of the difference between what they expected (66.7 kmpl according to company officials) and what they see on the road. Nevertheless, the difference in mileage is a valid concern and something that Honda ought to address right away.

Checking the Olx postings for Honda Activa (models since 2009), one can see that posters here actually report an average mileage lower than that reported on MouthShut. Customers have reported a fuel economy of between 40-50 kmpl. It’s not everytime that we see mileages reported on Olx to be lower than that reported on MouthShut since the latter is a reviews site and the former is a classifieds site where posters regularly sugarcoat their products for sale.

In any case, there you have it. The Honda Activa is definitely a good scooter for both genders. But you have to be careful with the mileage since it is not reported to be very consistent among various reviewers. If you are someone who is going to be happy with a 45-50 kmpl fuel consumption, there is no reason why you should not be going for the Activa. Here is a summary of what the various reviews have reported on the mileage:

Source City Mileage (kmpl) Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official . 66.7
BikeSpace 54
MyIndiaGuide 52.2
BharathAutos 53.5
ZigWheels 46.8
IndiaMart 55
MaxAbout 40 45
IndiaGarage 35
MouthShut 45-55
Olx 40-50

 

TVS Jive

TVS Jive was launched in 2009 along with TVS Wego that we discussed not too long ago. Branded as the “no tension bike”, the Jive is India’s first auto clutch bike that comes with the ability to stop and start at any gear, an anti-stalling mechanism and rotary gears. The TVS Jive is powered by a 110cc 4 stroke engine delivering 8.4 PS max power and 8.3 Nm torque. Launched at the entry level, the bike is targeted at the first time drivers who could be the perfect audience for a bike that simplifies riding. The TVS Jive is available at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 45, 160 at New Delhi.

TVS Jive Mileage

TVS Jive Expected Mileage

We have discussed quite a few entry level bikes in the 100cc-110cc range and one thing that is spectacular among all of them is the expected fuel economy. There are a lot of bikes that claim to offer over 80 kmpl of mileage and those like the Yamaha Crux in fact offer close to 91 kmpl under standard conditions. TVS Jive is in the good range too. According to TVS, the Jive can deliver 82 kmpl mileage under test conditions. As we saw with the earlier reviews, do note that the test conditions are very different from the real world driving conditions and so the mileage you see on road may not be the same.

TVS Jive Customer Reviews On Fuel Consumption

According to BikeAdvice, the TVS Jive can deliver close to 65 kmpl under real world city driving conditions. The website calls this performance lower than what the CB Twister offers, although our aggregated review showed a mileage of only about 55 kmpl on city roads for the CB Twister.

Looking at the user reviews on MaxAbout, it looks like the mileage fluctuates quite a bit on different speeds. Riders using the bike optimally can expect between 60-65 kmpl of mileage. But the mileage may be low in the first few days of purchase or under inoptimal bike speeds (not in the 40-60 kmph range) where the mileage may drop down to 40-45 kmpl.

This could explain the reason why some test drives have showcased lower mileage on the Jive. WheelMela report a mileage of 54 kmpl on the bike while a customer on ComplaintsBoard reports a mileage of 50 kmpl. But looking at the differences in the mileage observed, it is best to gauge a crowd opinion from a reviews site like MouthShut.

Looking in here, there are 28 reviews with an overall fuel consumption rating 4/5 for the Jive which is pretty decent. But the actual reviews gets one confused. There is a fair distribution of reports that claim mileage of anywhere between 38-45 kmpl and those that report over 60kmpl of mileage. It’s not that the latter are not reporting city mileages. In fact a few of those reviews actually commend the bike as a perfect commute in city traffic. I am as confused as you are.

As expected, Olx does not contain any of these reports of low mileages. The fuel economy as reported by people trying to sell their bike is consistently in the 50-60 kmpl range.

Here is a snapshot of what various websites say –

Source City Mileage (kmpl) Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official 82
BikeAdvice 65
MaxAbout 60-65
WheelMela 54
ComplaintsBoard 50
MouthShut 38-45 & 60+
Olx 50-60

TVS Jive comes with a number of features that make commuting easy on a city road. However, going by the varying reports, I am really not sure if the bike can or does deliver the expected mileage of around 65 kmpl on city roads. If that’s not the case, it’s a pity considering this is an entry level bike where the focus is on mileage. I would say, take your chance.

Bike Model Average City Mileage (kmpl)
TVS Jive 50
Yamaha Crux 55-60
Hero Passion X Pro 60-65
Honda CB Twister 55
Bajaj Platina 60
TVS Star City 60-65
Honda Dream Yuga 50