| Manufacturer | TVS Motors |
|---|---|
| Engine | 124.8 cc ccvti 3 valve four stroke |
| Power | 10.5 bhp@7500rpm(Single Spark)/10.5 bhp@8250rpm(Twin Spark) |
| Torque | 10Nm @ 6000rpm(Single Spark)/10.4Nm @ 6250rpm(Twin Spark) |
| Transmission | 4 speed |
| Suspension | Telescopic front,5 step adjustable rear shock |
| Brakes | front:240 mm disc,rear:130 mm drum |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm |
| Dimensions | L 2030 mm W 760 mm H 1070 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.5 litres |
TVS Flame is a 125 cc motorcycle developed by TVS Motors. It was launched in the Indian market in January 2008. The Flame was launched at a price of Rs 48,000 for the disc brake version. (Ex showroom, Chennai)
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Flame was in news because of a suit filed by Bajaj Auto alleging a patent infringement.In September 2007 Bajaj claimed that the Flame's engine, having two spark plugs is a violation of their patent no 195904 under the Patents act. After the Chennai high court restrained TVS from launching the bike with two spark plugs, TVS launched Flame with a single spark plug.[1] TVS has stopped production of the single spark Flame and will relaunch the twinspark Flame soon.[2]
The TVS calls their design approach for Flame as Deltaedge. This is inspired by the delta wing of fighter jets and features design cues with a triangular theme, like the arrow shaped headlight. The turn indicators, named Trafficators by TVS is integrated to the fuel tank scoops.[3]
The bike has a sporty stance and provides good handling but vibrations are present at speeds above 80 km/h.
After the high court ruling, TVS launched the bike with a modified engine. The removal of spark plug was accompanied by retuning of the engine with changed mapping and gear ratios.[4] The engine is developed and patented by AVL and is licensed to TVS.[5] The bike does the 0–60 km/h in 6.5 seconds and is capable of reaching a top speed of almost 100 km/h with a fuel economy of 79 kmpl for the single spark version.[6] while the twin spark version does the 0–60 km/h in 6.1 seconds and manages a top speed in excess of 100 km/h.[7]