Commuters in Mauritius navigating escalating road congestion now have two distinct two-wheeled options on showroom floors. TVS Motor Company has named Le Warehouse as its official distributor in Mauritius, tapping consumer electronics and retail network 361 as its reseller. To anchor the commercial rollout, the Indian manufacturer introduced two flagship offerings: the modern-retro TVS Ronin roadster and the TVS NTORQ XP scooter.
Port Louis has seen urban gridlock tighten over recent years. And two-wheelers are increasingly serving as practical relief for daily transit rather than pure leisure machines. The launch event drew top stakeholders, including Osman Mahomed, Minister of Land Transport for Mauritius, alongside Pradeep Chaurasiya, Head of Africa Business at TVS Motor Company, and senior commercial executives from Le Warehouse and 361.
TVS Motor has maintained operations on the island for over a decade. Yet the new commercial setup marks a concerted attempt to widen showroom presence and streamline workshop servicing through established domestic retail hands. Peyman Kargar, President of International Business at TVS Motor Company, emphasized that the island nation forms a strategic bridgehead for the brand's broader regional footprint.
The launch highlights the importance of the African market in our international business ambition and development as well as TVS Motor's commitment to strengthen its presence in Mauritius. With the introduction of the TVS Ronin and TVS NTORQ XP, we are expanding our portfolio to offer Mauritian customers greater choice across distinct riding segments," said Kargar.
Chaurasiya reiterated that the distribution revamp is engineered to capitalize on the manufacturer's decade-long brand familiarity while overhauling ground operations.
Mauritius has been an important market for TVS Motor Company for over a decade, and we are pleased to build on this longstanding association with a renewed focus on strengthening our presence in the country," Chaurasiya stated. "Our partnership with Le Warehouse and 361 brings together TVS Motor's global manufacturing expertise and a strong local understanding of customer needs.
For Le Warehouse, the distribution pact represents an operational pivot. Amit Kantilal Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Le Warehouse, explained that absorbing TVS Motor into their commercial channels allows the firm to leverage 361's digital infrastructure, physical storefronts, and existing customer relationships to push mobility hardware directly to households.
Extending this experience into mobility marks an important strategic diversification for Le Warehouse and an opportunity to play a greater role in the everyday lives of our customers," Shah said. "With TVSM already having an established presence and an existing community of owners in Mauritius, our focus is to build on this legacy.
The two machines target wildly different buyer personas. The Ronin caters to riders looking for highway capability and mid-range torque, while the NTORQ XP is built strictly for point-to-point urban dashes.
| Parameter | TVS Ronin | TVS NTORQ XP |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | 225.9 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, oil-cooled | 124.79 cc, single-cylinder, 3-valve |
| Peak Power | 20.4 PS @ 7,750 rpm | 9.4 PS @ 7,500 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 19.93 Nm @ 3,750 rpm | 10.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual gearbox | CVT automatic |
| Front Suspension |
The Ronin’s powertrain delivers its maximum pulling force down low at 3,750 rpm—an asset for stop-start traffic where shifting gears constantly becomes a chore. The bike's hardware package leans premium, packing 41 mm upside-down front forks, a 7-step preload-adjustable rear mono-shock, and multi-mode dual-channel ABS managing 300 mm front and 240 mm rear discs. A 14-litre fuel cell supports inter-district journeys without range anxiety.
But the NTORQ XP takes the utilitarian route. It houses an air-cooled 124.79 cc three-valve engine outputting 9.4 PS through a twist-and-go CVT transmission. Rolling hardware comprises a 220 mm front disc paired with a 130 mm drum at the rear, supported by a 5-litre fuel capacity and TVS’s proprietary SmartXonnect suite for paired navigation and telemetry.
Market Context: Traffic density in urban Mauritian corridors has pushed regulators and consumers to seek out fuel-efficient two-wheel mobility. By pairing an everyday commuter scooter with an entry-level lifestyle motorcycle, TVS is positioning itself across both value-driven transit and personal leisure mobility.
Le Warehouse and 361 are now rolling out sales counters, test-ride scheduling, and maintenance support across their domestic network to serve existing owners and onboard fresh buyers.
| 41 mm upside-down (USD) forks |
| Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | 7-step adjustable mono-shock | Gas-filled hydraulic rear damper |
| Front Braking | 300 mm disc | 220 mm disc |
| Rear Braking | 240 mm disc | 130 mm drum |
| ABS Configuration | Dual-channel ABS with multiple modes | Not specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres | 5 litres |
| Connected Tech | Analog-digital console | SmartXonnect (variant dependent) |