Tired of feeling every single pothole and rough patch, right on your spine?
In India, it is something common among commuters, as the rough roads not only make the commute longer, but also result in fatigue, but there’s one bike that has decoded this problem with a combination of simple yet effective design elements, it's the TVS Star City Plus.
How is TVS Star City Plus so comfortable on every commute? Let's decode.
Telescopic Forks (Front)
Telescopic suspension, mechanically, has a combination of spring and damping oil that offers hydraulic cushioning. When the tyre hits a pothole, the fork slides into each other, compressing both spring and oil.
This process absorbs energy instantaneously, dispersing the forks, and the fork expands back to its original place. Here are some of the benefits of telescopic forks.
● Superior ride quality – they are generally on the softer side; as a result, they reduce vibration, handle potholes and speed bumps efficiently. It has been a time-tested and proven technology, ensuring its long-term reliability.
● Cost-effective – it has a simple design, with an easier manufacturing process, and this affordability is passed on to the buyer. So, both repair and replacement are relatively affordable.
● Lightweight - a simple and integrated design with minimal parts, using strong materials like aluminium, creates a structurally sound and lightweight system.
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Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber (Rear)
Hydraulic shock absorbers use a piston in an oil-filled cylinder. When the bike glides through a bump, the fluid inside the shock absorber is forced through small holes. The oil heads back once the suspension comes back to its original position.
Since the piston faces resistance, the suspension travel is more controlled as compared to the telescopic fork, and this stiffness is crucial for heavy load damping. It is important to handle varied passenger or luggage loads. Here are some of its benefits.
● Enhanced traction – since the rebound and damping are controlled, it ensures the tyre holds the ground firmly during acceleration or braking.
● Adaptability to changing load – the rear wheel often carries the weight of the pillion and luggage, and more often, it is just the weight of the rider. The resistance by the piston inside the rear shocker ensures that the damping and rebound are directly linked to the weight.
● Adjustability – the user can fine-tune suspension settings up to 5 preload settings on TVS Star City Plus, as per the load or the specific terrain. It is something not possible in other suspension types.
The Secret Balance
So, the combination of Telescopic forks at the front, which is tuned for cushioning, ensures the first shock of the bump is handled softly. In order to maintain stability, stiffness is required, and this is where the rear suspension kicks in with its stiff and controlled damping.
This intelligent mechanism ensures TVS Star City Plus glides through bumps and potholes smoothly with the required planted ride quality under any load.
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