TVS Vehicles | 28 Feb 2025

Understanding the Duralife Engine Technology in TVS Sport


The “DuraLife engine” is the driving force of TVS Motor’s commuter trio - TVS Sport, TVS Radeon and TVS Star City Plus. This 4-stroke engine is designed to deliver better acceleration, enhanced fuel efficiency and segment-best refinement level. These aspects are crucial in a country like India where fuel efficiency tends to be the make or break buying decisions.

In 2019, the Duralife engine that powers TVS Sport and other bikes in the TVS portfolio set a new record for the “highest on-road fuel efficiency” achieved by any motorcycle. These record-breaking capabilities are a testament to how frugal this engine is. Let’s have a closer look at how this award-winning powertrain has been developed.

Starting with the Basics

While developing the Duralife engine, TVS Motor has put a lot of emphasis on robust design, high quality materials and extremely strict quality controls, all the while focusing on longevity and fuel efficiency. Further, this TVS engine employs components that are more robust than necessary in an average riding conditions, and opts for a design that delivers consistent power delivery with less stress on the components.

Built to Last, Engineered to Perform

Being a smaller displacement engine, the “Duralife” engine, powering TVS Sport is designed to operate with lower stress levels, coupled with fundamentally simple mechanicals results in enhanced reliability and longer engine lifespan. It is a perfect example of how sensible engineering can create something truly remarkable.

Effective Feedback Resolution

TVS Motor puts the needs of its customers at the forefront. We have a proactive approach in collecting customer feedback and ensuring that all the concerns are addressed. As a result, TVS Sport features Long-life Duralife engine, which is known for its reliability and fuel efficiency. It is a robust powertrain, designed for Indian riding conditions.

The fact that TVS Motor was awarded the No. 1 spot at the J.D Power 2017 for Customer Satisfaction for Two-Wheeler Service Index is another feather to the hat. The award evaluated 7,310 two-wheelers owners across 45 cities in India.

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