TVS has introduced a new variant of the XL100, called the XL100 Heavy Duty Alloy, and as the name suggests it features alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, and also receives an LED headlight. Priced at Rs 59,800 (ex-showroom, Delhi), it is the new top-spec XL 100, whose lineup now comprises five variants.
- Gets alloy wheels with tubeless tyres
- Features LED headlight and USB charging port
- Available in three colours
TVS XL 100 Heavy Duty Alloy details
Only variant to feature an LED headlight
The XL 100 Heavy Duty Alloy is mechanically identical to the rest of the lineup, powered by a 99.7cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces a humble 4.3hp and 6.5Nm. Suspension components too appeared to be carried over and stopping power continues to come from drum brakes at both ends.
The addition of alloy wheels not only gives it a rather unique aesthetic appearance, especially after years of being offered only with spoked wheels, but also brings the practical benefit of making puncture repairs much less of a hassle. According to the TVS website, the different wheels have not brought about a change in kerb weight with this iteration weighing just as much as three of the other XL 100 models at 89kg, with just the base XL 100 Heavy Duty weighing 1kg less.
You can choose the TVS XL100 HD Alloy wheels variant from three colour options – red, blue, and grey. The XL100 does not have any direct rivals, but the closest alternative is the electric Kinetic e-Luna (Rs 69,990 – Rs 82,490).
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