My last post was about a new launched TVS Motor’s Step Thru model
Tormax 150 which was launched in Indonesia. The Tormax 150 features a 3 valve, single cylinder, liquid cooled engine plus it also gets a Monoshock rear suspension.
Tormax 150 is the third and the current flagship among the Step Thru Models that TVS Motor sells in Indonesia along with the Neo X3i 110 cc & Rockz 125 cc.
The Engine:
The engine of the Tormax 150 is a 150 cc, liquid cooled unit which makes 13.2 Ps of max. power at 8,000 rpm. It is fed by a carburetor. One noteworthy thing about the Tormax 150′s engine is that it has got 3 valves for its single cylinder. TVS employs the 3 valve per cylinder format on its 125 cc Flame engine and also on the Apache RTR 160 bikes which TVS uses in the National Road Racing championship in India.
The engine of the bike is also has liquid cooled.
Digital Display:
The Tormax 150 also get innovative features like a comprehensive Digital Display which has an Odometer, tachometer, 2 tripmeters, fuel guage, engine temperature indicator, battery charge indicator, service reminder and even a helmet reminder, the Digital console also has a “data logger” like the one found on the Apache RTR 160/180 which records the best 0-60 kmph timings and also the top speed.
Rear Suspension:
The horizontally laid Monoshok on the TVS Tormax 150 is of the Gas Filled variety.
Petal shaped disc brakes are provided both at the front and the rear. The front disc measures a relatively big 290 mm dia and the rear one measures 185 mm dia.
Dual Tone Exhaust:
A very interesting and novel feature on the TVS Tormax 150 is the “Dual Tone Exhaust”, which as the name suggests has two types of exhaust notes..!! One is Grunty and Sporty and the other Softer and Smoother. The exhaust note can be controlled/selected by the rider by activating a lever on the left had controls.
TVS Tormax 150: Price & Technical Specifications
PRICE
14.5 Million Rupiahs (roughly 70,000-75,000 Indian Rupees) On-Road Jakatra
ENGINE
Type: SOHC, 4-Stroke, 3-Valve, 148.7 cc
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Bore X Stroke: 59.5 mm X 53.5 mm
Power: 9.7 kW (13.2 Ps) @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 12.5 Nm @5.500 rpm
Fueling: Ucal 22 VM Carburetor
Transmission: 5-speed
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Brakes Front: 290 mm disc
Rear Brake: 185 mm disc
Front Tyre: 70/90-17
Rear Tyre: 80/90-17
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length: 1955 mm
Width: 730 mm
Height: 1070 mm
Wheelbase: 1250 mm
Ground Clearance: 150 mm
Seat Height: 772 mm
Radiator Coolant: Total 920 cc, reservoir 250 cc
Weight: 112 Kgs
