TVS Lines Up 4 New Models For Europe – Will RTR 125 & M1-S Come To India?

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TVS presented three electric scooters and a new 125 cc motorcycle at EICMA 2026 and began test rides for the first time

TVS Motor Company made its European debut at EICMA 2025 and returned to Milan this year with four production-ready two-wheelers. The manufacturer showcased the RTR 125 LC motorcycle alongside the electric Orbiter, M1-S and TVS X scooters. The Orbiter and TVS X are already available in India but the RTR 125 LC and M1-S have been developed for European customers. TVS also organised test rides at EICMA for the first time attracting hundreds of visitors over the exhibition.

The RTR 125 LC is designed for European A1 motorcycle licence holders and uses a 125 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC engine. The motor kicks out 14.9 PS at 9,000 rpm and 12 Nm at 7,000 rpm. A six-speed transmission operates alongside an assist and slipper clutch. The motorcycle also gets a tubular trellis frame, cast swingarm, 41 mm KYB upside-down front forks and an adjustable rear monoshock.

Braking duties are handled by 300 mm front and 240 mm rear discs. Dual-channel ABS system, riding modes and a 5-inch TFT console featuring navigation and Bluetooth connectivity are also available. The M1-S electric maxi scooter was initially displayed as a concept at EICMA 2025 before appearing in production-ready state this year. Developed in Singapore, it uses a 4.2 kWh battery and an electric motor capable of 12.5 kW of peak power.

The scooter can accelerate from zero to 50 kmph in 3.7 seconds and attain a top speed of 105 kmph. TVS quotes an estimated WMTC riding range of 120 km and a 10 to 80 per cent charging time of 75 minutes. A 7-inch TFT display, LTE connectivity, cruise control and 26 litres of underseat storage are among its equipment. It must be noted that neither the RTR 125 LC nor the M1-S has received an official launch announcement for India.

The RTR 125 LC could prove difficult to price competitively in India because of its equipment levels and electronic aids. It would also need to be positioned above the existing Raider 125 and potentially close to larger Apache motorcycles. The M1-S could occupy a different position in the electric scooter market sitting between mainstream commuter models and the expensive TVS X.

However, reports suggest that neither vehicle is currently earmarked for India. The European Orbiter differs from the Indian version in battery configuration. It offers removable 1.8 kWh and 3.1 kWh batteries delivering estimated WMTC ranges of 70 km and 105 km respectively. Both versions have a maximum speed of 45 kmph. The TVS X also receives market-specific revisions – most notably 14-inch alloy wheels compared to the 12-inch arrangement on the Indian scooter.

The European model retains its 10.2-inch touchscreen and independent LTE connectivity. TVS has not announced European prices for the four vehicles and some of these models are undergoing European type approval. The European business has recorded considerable progress since the initial EICMA presentation. TVS now operates more than 100 retail outlets in Italy where sales have increased by 110 per cent over the past year.

Another 22 retailers operate in Spain and Portugal while France and Germany are next in its distribution plans. The RTX 300 adventure motorcycle, originally unveiled at EICMA 2025, is also scheduled to arrive at European dealerships. The company has engineering facilities in India, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Italy where its Bologna development centre contributes to new motorcycle projects.

TVS expects international operations to contribute as much as 40 per cent of its total revenue by 2030. The manufacturer is also preparing for a senior management change as Peyman Kargar will become Director and Chief Executive Officer on January 27, 2027 succeeding K. N. Radhakrishnan.

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