TVS: here is Zeppelin, the hybrid motorcycle Made in India

, Indian partner of BMW, he presented Zeppelin, the concept of a hybrid motorcycle that could even go into production within a couple of years.

Presented at the latest edition ofDelhi Auto Expo, this TVS Zeppelin features a single-cylinder internal combustion engine water-cooled 220 cc, capable of developing power 20 CV a 8.5000 rpm and a pair of 18,5 Nm of maximum torque at 7.000 rpm. Added to this is an additional regenerative electric motor called E Boost, able to give the bike the 20% more torque when required. Not much information has leaked from the Indian company on the technical characteristics of the more strictly Green part, but the first rumors leaked onto the internet speak of a system with a 48V lithium battery and 1.2kW of power. The bike should reach a top speed of around 130 km/h.

From an aesthetic point of view, the Zeppelin is a mix between a naked and a muscular cruiser and with a decidedly modern line. The customer's gaze cannot fail to be captured by the great Front LED headlight, equipped with one HD action camera, square and vertical, almost robotic. The fork is the same as that mounted on the TVS Apache RR310, i.e. 41 mm upside down stanchions. The braking system consists of a disco front 300 mm and a 240 mm rear one, managed by the inevitable system ABS. THE circles they are spoked (another very stylish detail) and are fitted with 110/70 R17 Pirelli Sport Demon tires at the front and 140/70 R15 at the rear. The handlebars it is flat and the mirrors placed at the bottom give great character to this two-wheeler and wink at the world of custom, as if to underline the company's desire to leave nothing to chance. Continuing to observe the details, the footrests appear to be in a very forward position with comfort for the rider that remains to be verified. The saddle is in black leather. There broadcast final is a chain, a solution never applied by TVS. The connectivity system completes the standard equipment.