We recently road-tested the new TVS Jupiter. Here are our detailed thoughts on the scooter:

As a family-oriented scooter, it has very eye-catching styling. The combination of the boxy silhouette and sharp design lines has been executed very well

Engine feels very refined & acceleration is peppy and exciting — The iGo assist works seamlessly to provide extra torque boost for quick overtakes

Starter motor generator provides the torque boost and it can be engaged by cutting the throttle and re-engaging it

Feels very light on the move and agile — Can easily cut through traffic

Front brake has a strong initial bite and the lever has good feedback as well — Rear brake feels a bit spongy and feedback could’ve been better

Overall suspension feels quite firm when riding solo — Feels more balanced with a pillion — Absorbs most potholes in a decent manner

LCD instrument console’s layout feels a bit cluttered because of the iGO assist and instant mileage readouts keep on shuffling

The other readouts are shown in a larger font, making them easier to read — Visibility’s not that great under harsh sunlight