Jive-aani Deewani

New TVS Jive

Qualifying for your dream job without undergoing the trauma of hitting your head against High School Mathematics, driving the finest cars made in the history of carkind without struggling to get the half clutch and then accelerate mantra right and looking drop-dead gorgeous even in a pair of grubby jeans and worn out T-shirt. Is that your idea of ‘hassle free’? If not, then what is?
I had a hassle free morning some time back. Early morning roads in the capital are nothing better than a bunch of chickens let loose. Reaching school on time tops the priority list of the parents (still in their funny night suits), bus and cab drivers (honk honk, I pay more road tax. So, let me go!) and pedestrians (kids being pulled by the nannies like a little pup in leash). Making your way through the morning hugger mugger is like hitting boundary on a yorker. This was the same hassle free morning. And why hassle free, because I had a clutch-free ride.
I was riding new TVS Jive, the no tension bike. Quite true.
The idea of auto clutch and rotary gearbox isn’t very new to Indian moto market. Hero Honda’s Street came out with a similar idea, but couldn’t vouch on the ‘hassle free’ bit. Jive has come at a time when daily commuters are going heavier and bulkier with every sunrise, gearless scooters are gaining popularity like never before and traffic jams have become a major part of our daily habits. It has a long way to go.
TVS’ idea behind keeping minimal styling is very clear. You buy Jive because your daily riding is a mission and not an excursion. Any gear start/stop, 110cc engine’s fuel economy, light weight and pocket-friendly pricing don’t leave any room for not making an adjustment with the regular looks of the bike. TVS has applied for the copyright of the T-matic technology (rotary gearbox mechanism) and promise for nothing more but a lowered stressed quotient during your ride.
Some extra freebies are electric start, 17” alloys and telescopic front. The ride isn’t very power packed unlike a daily 100cc commuter, but hands-free gear shift will surely make it popular amongst old riders. Statuary warning, this bike isn’t meant for you if you expect the needle to house the redline. 8.4 bhp and 8.3 Nm aren’t very bad figures, though. Travelling from point A to B and Jive serves the purpose really well.
At Rs 43……. It is worth the tag. So, next time when you wrap your legs around the Jive, make better use of the left hand and wave to the school-going kids. You aren’t doing anything much with your hand, but an innocent smile will surely make your day. :)