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  • TVS Motor to re-start twin spark-plug Flame

    TVS Motor to re-start twin spark-plug Flame

    The Hindu Business Line : TVS Motor to re-start twin spark-plug Flame
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    News Approved.
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    • #3
      Lolz...How many times are they launching the same product again and again. Because not so long ago, they launched the Flame DS125 which was a dual-spark version.

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      • #4
        i think tvs should follow bajaj like they did with xcd series ie better phase out flame, use that engine in star or apache(some fan boys may hurt) brand name or lunch with different name, because from beginning flame is commercially a flop model and why to waste that good old 125cc engine in flame

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        • #5
          This thread is wrongly titled, I guess what it should be saying is re-start producing twin spark flame!
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          • #6
            Flame is a dying model. TVS need to revamp their 125cc lineup with one or two redesigned models as rightly mentioned above with either a new name or joining th emore successful series like the Star or Apache.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by udayrrr View Post
              i think tvs should follow bajaj like they did with xcd series ie better phase out flame, use that engine in star or apache(some fan boys may hurt) brand name or lunch with different name, because from beginning flame is commercially a flop model and why to waste that good old 125cc engine in flame
              Although there is nothing which can stop them from doing that, but then why be seen like following Bajaj?

              According to me, the Star and Apache bikes have become stable brands. It would be wise to strengthen those brands.

              But now the problem that I see is that right now there seems to be too many brands for TVS at hand.

              1. Apache
              2. Star
              3. Sport
              4. Jive
              5. Scooty Pep+
              6. Scooty Teenz
              7. Wego

              and a couple more

              8. Flame
              9. Max 4R (the load bearing utility bike)

              (I am not mentioning the XL Super Moped here)

              Last edited by payeng; 08-13-2010, 04:48 PM.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by payeng View Post
                Although there is nothing which can stop them from doing that, but then why be seen like following Bajaj?

                According to me, the Star and Apache bikes have become stable brands. It would be wise to strengthen those brands.

                But now the problem that I see is that right now there seems to be too many brands for TVS at hand.

                1. Apache
                2. Star
                3. Sport
                4. Jive
                5. Scooty Pep+
                6. Scooty Teenz
                7. Wego

                and a couple more

                8. Flame
                9. Max 4R (the load bearing utility bike)

                (I am not mentioning the XL Super Moped here)
                Tssk Tssk..
                It would be

                PPG:
                RTR
                Flame

                Commuter Class

                Jive
                Star (city and sports are variants)

                Scooterete Category:

                Scooty
                Wego

                Rural Class

                MAX 4R
                XL50

                So not many brands if you ask... less than three in any 'distinct' segment is what the rule book approves of!
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                #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
                #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them
                #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself
                #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                  Tssk Tssk..
                  It would be

                  PPG:
                  RTR
                  Flame

                  Commuter Class

                  Jive
                  Star (city and sports are variants)

                  Scooterete Category:

                  Scooty
                  Wego

                  Rural Class

                  MAX 4R
                  XL50

                  So not many brands if you ask... less than three in any 'distinct' segment is what the rule book approves of!

                  I'll agree with the above categorization with a slight change. I would prefer moving the Flame to the commuter class (can't really club it with the RTR's).

                  Categorization is ok.. but my point is that, imagine the marketing expenses that will have to be set aside for each of those individual models, as each one of them is a unique brand. One cannot expect the Start or Sport to sell just because there is a TV Campaign for the Jive is on.. right?



                  Last edited by payeng; 08-16-2010, 05:12 PM.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by payeng View Post
                    I'll agree with the above categorization with a slight change. I would prefer moving the Flame to the commuter class (can't really club it with the RTR's).

                    Categorization is ok.. but my point is that, imagine the marketing expenses that will have to be set aside for each of those individual models, as each one of them is a unique brand.
                    If I am not wrong this is how they have defined the BUs. I guess makes sense to them as each BU caters to a different segment and hence demands individual budget...I do agree, there would be an overlap too..

                    On the flipside marketing can in itself be an individual function which acts as a sponsor to these BUs..

                    From what I recollect from a conversation with someone, the Flame was supposed to be a PPG initiative... it got killed by the patent issue and then it went into a limbo of sorts...
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                    #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
                    #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them
                    #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself
                    #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em
                    � Satyen Poojary

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                    • #11
                      TVS Flame proves to be a colorful toy. It neither gives a comfortable ride to the owner, nor impresses him with a good mileage. The engine technology failed to provide the claimed fuel efficiency on road and hence, lost the race to other motorcycles in the 125 cc segment.


                      That's the quote from ******** Blog
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                        From what I recollect from a conversation with someone, the Flame was supposed to be a PPG initiative... it got killed by the patent issue and then it went into a limbo of sorts...
                        Yes, I do remember the days when the first photos of the Flame came out in mid 2007. It sure appeared very sporty for its category back then. But the long legal battle has taken up a lot of valuable time and also newer competing (Stunner, P135LS etc.) models have now come in the picture too.

                        Actually by now the first upgrade to the flame should have been launched. Nevertheless, I do admire that fact (for those who have bought the single Spark Flame by now) that TVS is still holding on to that product.


                        Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
                        TVS Flame proves to be a colorful toy. It neither gives a comfortable ride to the owner, nor impresses him with a good mileage. The engine technology failed to provide the claimed fuel efficiency on road and hence, lost the race to other motorcycles in the 125 cc segment.


                        That's the quote from ******** Blog
                        And you need to quote a "Blog" for that..??



                        Last edited by payeng; 08-16-2010, 05:40 PM.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by payeng View Post
                          Yes, I do remember the days when the first photos of the Flame came out in mid 2007. It sure appeared very sporty for its category back then. But the long legal battle has taken up a lot of valuable time and also newer competing (Stunner, P135LS etc.) models have now come in the picture too.
                          +1 to that.

                          When we saw TVS Flame first it was very sporty and agressive. But now it is lost somewhere. It has to go into commuter category now.

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                          • #14
                            No matter what TVS does with Flame, it'll be very difficult to resurrect the product as it's already got negative impression as a baggage. It would be better to relaunch it with another name, which will not have any such baggage to deal with.
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by vrugonnab View Post
                              No matter what TVS does with Flame, it'll be very difficult to resurrect the product as it's already got negative impression as a baggage. It would be better to relaunch it with another name, which will not have any such baggage to deal with.
                              TVS FLAME has neither good performance...nor good mileage....Gone are the days of relaunching the same product...with some different name...it works only with Bajaj...

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