TVS Flame CCVTi 125cc Review
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TVS launched its Flame CCVTi to compete in the 125cc segment. Right now the 125cc segment seems hot as many bikers are upgrading from 100cc. Lets review on the pros and cons of the bike and what is special about it.
Flame’s design is unique, per se. But does it look good? It depends on your perception. So far people have told me that it is different but not outstanding. Some people like it and some do not admire it, but looks are just a minor aspect of biking in non-youth, non-sporty audience. People are more concerned about mileage for 100cc and 125cc bikes.The ‘shoulders’ in the tank looks like its been copied from the Hunk. I do not want to talk too much about the looks because picture speaks a 1000 words 
When I took the bike for a test ride, I doubted whether it is a 125cc one. The pickup is not as good as its competitor, the Hero Honda Glamour. Although TVS claims to have incorporated a 3-valve technology instead of the regular 2 valve one, there does not seem to be a significant difference. I wish that companies will stop featuring, ‘hey this bike has this, it has that, this is better’ and instead focus on the real performance of the bike. As the famous saying goes, action speaks louder than words.
TVS has tried something new and innovative in the dashboard called the IMI – Instant Mileage Indicator. The digital console has a real time fuel efficiency indicator and lets you know the approximate mileage your bike is giving and you can adjust your riding to give the maximum mileage. Such features were available only in very high end cars till now.
Would I buy this bike? No, because in my research I have found that even though some models may be good, the service is not of good quality. This does not mean that it is the same everywhere, but I have noticed that there is not much pressure from the head office of TVS to maintain quality standards in the service centers.
The mileage of the bike in our test drive was 60 kmpl in normal city riding and upto 70 kmpl in the highways. If you want a 125cc bike, go for Glamour instead of Flame. (Hey! I am not the marketing manager of Hero Honda, but I really feel that Hero Honda bikes are much better than the other bikes in the market in terms of quality).
TVS Flame 125cc Specifications:
Top Speed: 95kph
Engine: 124.8cc, CCVTi
Maximum Power: 10.5Bhp@8250rpm
Maximum Torque: 10Nm@6000rpm
Gears: 5 Speed
Length: 2030.00 mm
Weight: 121.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 165.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 9.50 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1320.00 mm
Price: Rs.46,000
Additional Resources:
- Visit Official Website of TVS Flame
- Read User Reviews in MouthShut.com
- Browse the Image Gallery of TVS Flame
Related posts:
- TVS Flame SR 125 Launched
- TVS Scooty Pep+ Review
- Hero Honda Glamour 125cc Review
- Honda Shine 125cc Review
37 comments
Adi on September 7, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Correction : The IMI technology was originally used in the HH Glamour PGM FI so it is not a first on the Flame…
Ramesh Ojha on October 17, 2008 at 2:00 pm
My comment is very bad for your observation!!!
Since your specification about FLAME is false-
This bike is in 4 Gear Speed, with 7.5Ltrs fuel tank capacity etc.
Like that ur other comments are also prooved FALSE.
I am using this bike and it’s Fantastik.
After reading ur comments it seems that TVS has not given MONEY for ur valuable words…
Think…. more… and give right opinions.. pls
Don’t missguide byers… pls
Praks on October 26, 2008 at 6:52 am
Yup..I am with you Ramesh completely…this bike is exellent yaar…but as you know how the tipical orthodox thinking of our people have…if their neighbour has bought a Hero Honda..then they will all go for Hero Honda…..I Just Love My Flame..When I ride my bike..people will start to look at my bike..wat a bike it is..
After i’ve purchased Flame In my area..many of them has opted & recommended Flame….Good Job TVS….We are satisfied…now the monopoly of HeroHonda…has started Declining..so look for some other models also..besides Onlygoing Blindly for Hero Honda….
Viswanadh on October 31, 2008 at 6:31 am
Hi all,
I am Viswanadh from Hyderabad.Actually i am willing to buy TVS Flame flattened by its looks,But every one is saying that TVS service is very bad,service people dont know how to handle it in service centres. Even some are saying that its performance is degrading per service. What i have to do now?Is it True about service? Reply me fast if u can.
Thanks.
Deepak on October 31, 2008 at 6:40 am
Hey Viswa, this is a real quick reply!
Service differs from place to place. I would recommend you to visit your local TVS dealer and have a look on the quality of response and customer service in the front end. If it is good, then go ahead.
If you are looking for 125cc bikes, why don’t you go for Stunner of Glamour.
Viswanadh on November 4, 2008 at 9:58 am
Hi Deepak,
Thanks for ur quick reply!!
Ya i have checked it, but i cant say with much confidence that they may do good.Then i have some other questions,some are saying its worst in performance-wise,startup problems,and problems while gear shifting too…..is it correct? my height is 5.5″ and lean,so i cant opt for stunner r pulsar!
Thanks.
leonard on November 14, 2008 at 7:49 am
i want to know wats the exat mileage of tvs flame cause i ve a flame bike ive problem shifting gears . how to check the mileage . please give me a genuine answer you can mail the answer to me to my mail id leonardprabhakar@yahoo.in please reply soon
umang on December 10, 2008 at 7:00 am
Hii…
can any one say true mileage of Flame as i want to buy it within 2 days but only if gives more than 70 kmpl else. as company demo person says me TVS claim to have more than 100 kmpl but in city it gives around 80 kmpl
Deepak on December 10, 2008 at 7:06 am
Unmang, you can find customer reviews of flame at reviews.bikeadvice.in
Anoop Dixit on December 11, 2008 at 10:26 am
Hi,
I have purched this bike all good but have more problem in the morning it is shemfull to me it not started in the morning with kick. i tried more & more kick but it not start.if nay one have the same problem then pls suggest to what i do becoz it is myu first bike. everythig is very good in this bike but starting is Maasa alla.
Please suggest and mail me
anoop.dixit@ge.com
Lozil on December 12, 2008 at 4:35 am
About the review – I don’t think HH Glamour is a better option than the Flame, HH Glamour never makes any heads turn when you pass on road, Where as The flame has got the Big bike looks will make at least a few heads to turn. Test driven the bike, feels as if it’s younger brother of RTR, and the Utility box in tank is just helpful.
umesh on January 14, 2009 at 2:32 pm
hi, i really need to purchase a 125cc bige. can i go for flame.? what is the mileage it is providing. My height is 5.2″
Nadeem on February 11, 2009 at 5:22 pm
I tnk the best bike in 125cc segment is none other than TVS FLAME its having greater looks than any other 150cc.just go for TVS FLAME
naushad on March 4, 2009 at 12:36 am
hi i am naushad and i disagree about ur comment,
flame is good bike for me,bcoz i am ysed i and i know about her its good for midale class its mileage is good
and look is very outstnding for uth
raajesh on March 20, 2009 at 11:36 pm
hi i think TVS FLAME is one of the better looking bike in india right now …i been using this bike for a year it is great.. in 125cc segment this is great bike to have! ((FLAME))…i never had any problem like worst in performance-wise..startup problems..and problems while gear shifting too…..for the starting problem put the choke..then self start the engine and leave it for 10 seconds so that the oil gets heated up….maintain it and enjoy the bike ((FLAME))
this review is a FALSE observation!!
mayur on April 10, 2009 at 4:44 pm
hi I’m looking forward to buy tvs flame 125 ccvti , but I’m in a state of confusion about the vibration problems with the bike.
Amit on April 25, 2009 at 11:06 am
Friends Hi!,
I am using TVS FLAME from last months and yes i am not at all satisfied with the over all performance of the bike, Reasons –
- Pickup is so weak to dought is it a 125cc or not
- Gear Transmission is not smooth
- Gear Ratio is also wrong if u r riding double seat its really a heal.
- Fuel Average is Best + point
- Starting trouble is there
- Service major issue, though i am in Pune facing same problem
- My advice for the people int. in 125 cc pls dont go for Flame
All above are based on my own experience as i am using TVS Flame , WIND 125 , Splendor , Activa.
If anyone knows the solution for my above problems pls. guide.
Thanks.
Amit on April 25, 2009 at 11:10 am
Mayur Vibration problem is there but its not a great issue, major thing is over all performance , gear ratio , transmission , service , starting trouble… always think for best value for your money
Yash on May 30, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Hi friends,
I have been riding flame since last 6 months but the major drawback i felt is the bad service provided by the tvs.
The company donsnt take pains 2 improve the service. Plus the mechanics are not able to tune the bike properly and it requires frequent atendence to the service center.
The problem which i faced is
gear shifting noise & problems.
Knocking frequently even at optimum speeds.
What i was suggested was to place an extra
GASKET CYLINDER HEAD & GASKET CYLINDER BLOCK N90 in the engine.
Trust me it really worked & reduced the engine noise & knocking.
Hope it helps.
sss on June 10, 2009 at 7:20 pm
throw your bike
Rajesh Patel on July 12, 2009 at 10:55 pm
I want to buy bike of 125cc to 150cc . My budget is around 60k max. I heard honda shine having vibration problem.
Honda stunner is very stylish i dont like much style. Herohonda Glamour having mileage problem(It is giving 35 to 45 kmpl). So, now i want to buy any one among TVS Flame, BAJAJ XCD 135cc and YAMAHA Gladiator ss. Can anyone help?
sri on August 8, 2009 at 7:12 pm
what is ccvti , rtr and three valve working
bharat on September 10, 2009 at 10:48 pm
TVS bikes have starting trouble, and its very much true,
one of my classmate has got TVS bike and he has spent very much on it but with no result, he has to put his best efforts to start the bike after the classes are over.
karthickram on September 27, 2009 at 11:29 am
Hi this is karthick, i am having the TVS flame 125cc.The top speed of my bike us 110 kmph.pickup of my bike is good then hero honda glamour.if you have any question about this or any objection regarding this tell via email its true
karthickramdn@gmai.com
suhail on September 30, 2009 at 6:18 pm
hi friends. i want to buy a bike.can any one suggest which is better, tvs flame or honda shine.
Shankar on October 12, 2009 at 10:11 am
Hi,
Any one please let me know what is the mileage we can expect from TVS flame Sr 125 in city roads?
Vijaykishen on December 4, 2009 at 9:22 am
I am using the flame since Jan,09 and facing problems with gear shifting, pickup and mileage. Now that the twin spark technology is introduced in the new DS 125 model, will it improve the performance if the engine is suitably modified?
vijay on December 4, 2009 at 1:42 pm
what is the dimention of TVS Flame .. Width, Height, seat Height, Length.. Can anybody provide these information …pl.
udara on December 30, 2009 at 10:43 am
Hi………… this is about tvs flame ??????
what is the latest model — DS 125 or sr125
ab on January 13, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I bought a flame ds125. It had starting problems and a mileage problems too(55). I tuned the bike myself and now has no starting problem. Starts in one kick without choke and also has a mileage of 74. Nothing to beat suzuki heat though 83.
ab on January 14, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Again tunes now gives mileage of 78. Great bike.
hi on February 2, 2010 at 12:06 am
To the above person, what did you do in the process of self-tuning ur bike..let me know yaar.. i too have the same problem
Mouli on February 4, 2010 at 10:27 am
i have bought ds125 it costed 54000(on road)
i get a mileage of 66 kmpl……….
good and comfort
bijoy on February 7, 2010 at 7:23 pm
it has only 4 gears…
Manoj on April 1, 2010 at 10:34 am
Hi friends
since i read all the feed back and comments of my dearest bike FLAME. since i am using two bikes of tvs apache(from 2 years,25,000 km) and tvs flame (from 11 months 11000 km) i have no problem with the servicing of tvs motors.. the do there good job.. and satisfy the customer. but all the dealers are not specified. namely frazertown (megadooth mobikes is a worst tvs service dealer) and saying the performance of tvs flame it is a funtastic bike. I never feel any problem in flame.. the performance of tvs flame is more than 150cc bike… but little bit morning start will be the problem use choke and self start it.. it works… please dont underestimate any bike which is with us.. how we take care and ride it. the performance will be similar to that.. first learn how to take care a new vehicle … again tva flame is a funtastic marvellous bike…
thanks and regards mail me at:(manojcfindia143@gmail.com)
Vijaykishen on April 1, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Is it possible to convert the Jan.,09 model Flame to TWIN SPARK (ie DS type) model? If so, will the performance improve? What will it cost for the modification?
Vijay Karla on June 3, 2010 at 7:13 pm
TVS has launched new avatar of this bike, TVS Flame DS 125 (With twin spark system).
Does anybody knows the exact or approximate mileage of this new version of the flame? Is that starting problem eliminated from this new version of bike? What about vibrations? Do they still exist in Flame DS?