TVS launches auto-clutch bike     MADURAI: TVS Motor Company on Friday launched what it claims as India’s first auto-clutch bike, ‘TVS Jive’, priced at Rs. 41,000 (ex-showroom).  It features T-Matic technology coupled with rotary gear and automatic clutch .The company sees that the new motorcycle is set to transform the definition of city riding with primary focus on riding convenience.

Launching the new bike, Jive, J.S. Srinivasan, General Manager (Sales), TVS Motor Company said that, TVS Jive is propelled by a 110 cc engine, which features innovative T-Matic technology coupled with rotary gear and an automatic clutch. The major feature of this motorcycle is the absence of clutch lever thus making the riding hands free from gear shifting experience. The bike will be available in shades of blue, black and red with alloy wheels.  Mr. Srinivasan also said that TVS will be launching the bike in Andhra Pradesh by the end of this month and subsequently across the country in March. TVS is also expecting an increase of 6 to 7 per cent in sales after its launch. Our target is to sell 3,000 bikes by the end of the year, he said