TVS Ronin 225 is a modern classic with scrambler touches: a round LED headlight, a tall handlebar position, and versatile geometry that feels equally confident in the city and on dirt turnoffs from the main road. All versions come with ABS. View the TVS Ronin 225 in our catalog.

Specs:

  • Engine: 225.9cc, oil-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve
  • Power: about 20.4 hp at 7,750 rpm
  • Torque: ~19.9 Nm at 3,750 rpm — pulls from low in the rev range, no need to rev it out
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual
  • Seat height: ~795mm
  • Weight: ~159 kg
  • Tank: ~14 L
  • ABS on all versions (single-channel on the base version, dual-channel on higher trims)

Reliability: TVS is a brand with a very long history in India (building two-wheelers since the 1980s), and the Ronin itself, though a relatively young model (launched in 2022), has already built up a strong reliability reputation over its years on the road: owner reviews with 10,000+ km on the odometer describe the engine as still running with reference-level smoothness, the gold USD forks showing high wear resistance, and the build staying free of play and rattling even after a year of active riding on varied surfaces. In independent owner ratings, the Ronin's reliability and cost-of-ownership scores are consistently among the best in its class.

What owners say: the engine starts with a chesty, slightly raspy note typical of retro bikes. Strong low-end torque makes the bike especially comfortable in dense city traffic. Real-world fuel economy in reviews runs 35-45 km/l. The suspension is softly tuned and absorbs city bumps well. Some versions offer riding modes, including one tuned for rain — useful given Bali's climate. Reviewers regularly point to strong dynamics and looks as one of the model's biggest strengths.

Who it's for: riders who want a versatile everyday motorcycle — without the strain of a sportbike, but with confidence to spare on dirt turnoffs.

Where it shines on Bali: just as at home in Canggu/Seminyak thanks to its neo-retro looks as it is on the dirt side roads out to the rice terraces.