New TVS Jupiter 110 vs Honda Activa vs Hero Pleasure+

With the new iGO Assist mild-hybrid technology, the new TVS Jupiter gets electric assistance and 9.8 Nm of torque

The new TVS Jupiter 110 has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 73,700 (ex-showroom). With this new scooter, TVS aims to increase its market share in the scooter segment, which is dominated by the Honda Activa. The Honda Activa and Hero Pleasure+ are the only two family scooters in India that come with a conventional design and a 110cc engine. Let’s see how the new Jupiter fares against the competition.

New TVS Jupiter 110 vs. Competitors

The new TVS Jupiter has a major update in its feature list and a big step towards modern design language, challenging other 110cc conventional family scooters in the segment. Its competitors include Honda Activa and Hero Pleasure+. Products like Honda Dio 110 and Hero Xoom 110 belong to the sports scooter category, which is different from the new TVS Jupiter.

Pricing plays a key role in all three models. In typical Hero style, the Pleasure+ starts at Rs 71,213 (ex-showroom). The just-launched Jupiter is priced at Rs 73,700 (ex-showroom) and the best-selling Honda Activa is priced at Rs 76,684 (ex-showroom). TVS has further upped the ante by offering standard features like LED headlights and LED taillights.

As for the top-of-the-line model, the new TVS Jupiter is priced higher at Rs 87,250 (ex-showroom), while the Honda and Hero are priced at just Rs 83,000 (ex-showroom). Price aside, the new Jupiter has the largest engine displacement at 113.3cc. It is also the only model to feature mild hybrid technology with electric assist.

As a result, the peak torque figure is as high as 9.8 Nm. The peak power of all competitors is still around 8 bhp. All scooters are equipped with CVT gearbox and have a fuel tank of about 5L. We experienced the new chassis of New Jupiter and its improved stability and agility, which can be said to be the best in its class.

All scooters weigh around 105 kg. The Pleasure+ has the shortest length, wheelbase and ground clearance, but is the widest. The New Jupiter stands 163 mm above the ground, 1 mm higher than the Activa. The seat height is the same as this model, and the ergonomics are the same.

Specs and Features

Telescopic front brake is a common feature in this segment, as is a single-shock unit on the rear. All scooters come with alloy wheels on the top variants, while the base variants come with steel wheels. The New Jupiter has an advantage in this regard as it is the only scooter to come with 12-inch wheels at both ends. The Activa comes with a 12-inch wheel only at the front, while the Pleasure comes with 10-inch wheels at both ends.

TVS Motor offers the option of petal-type disc brakes at the front, which allows for better heat dissipation. As far as features are concerned, Honda is the only car to offer a smart key with the Activa, while Hero is the only one to offer projector LED headlamps and LED trunk lamps. Honda does not offer a digital cluster and Bluetooth connectivity, while Hero does half of that.

The new Jupiter goes a step further and offers a fully digital colour instrument cluster and comes with SmartXonnect connectivity which unlocks turn-by-turn navigation. TVS is the only car to offer LED turn indicators along with a hazard light function that also works with emergency braking. The Hero Pleasure+ does away with the external fuel cap, while Honda does away with the USB charger.

Apart from the smart key, the TVS New Jupiter offers a lot more features than the Honda Activa. However, the convenience of the smart key is unmatched and can be an inducement to choose the Honda Activa. Apart from this, the new TVS Jupiter becomes the most feature-rich and technologically sophisticated model with the new generation engine and platform.