TVS Jupiter 110 vs Hero Pleasure Plus Spec Comparison: What's Different?

TVS Motor Company recently launched an improved version of its best-selling scooter, the Jupiter 110. The model retails for a starting price of Rs 73,700 (ex-showroom). Notably, the Jupiter is the country's second best-selling scooter, following the Honda Activa. The scooter is offered in six colour options and four variants: Drum, Drum Alloy, Drum SXC, and Disc SXC. These options cater to a wide range of preferences. In this article, we compare it against the Hero Pleasure Plus, its closest rival, to see how the 2024 Jupiter matches up.

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TVS Jupiter 110 vs Hero Pleasure Plus Spec Comparison: Styling Cues

The design of the new Jupiter is its most distinctive feature and appears bold and sharp. Along with an LED light bar, incorporating the turn indicators, the scooter has a redesigned front apron. There is also a new LED headlamp and colour options. Sharp lines run along the sides, and a compact LED tail lamp with integrated turn indicators is located at the back. According to TVS, the seat is the largest in the class and the model still has metal body panels.

The Pleasure Plus sports a retro-styled headlamp casing and taillight design. It misses out on the LED tail lamp. Other design elements include an LED boot lamp, a side-stand indicator, and mobile charging with a pocket to place the phone. It also has the standard Integrated Braking System (IBS). The most recent addition to this lineup is the Xtec Sports variant, having an Abrax Orange Blue shade, with orange accents contrasted against the primary blue colour. The front apron, fender, and side panels all have "Pleasure 18" graphics, whereas the wheels have orange pinstripes. Furthermore, the sporty version has body-coloured grab rails and rearview mirrors, compared to the basic model.

TVS Jupiter 110 vs Hero Pleasure Plus Spec Comparison: Engine Specs

Compared to the previous generation Jupiter 110, the new model has a slightly higher power and torque output. A new 113.3cc air-cooled unit with fuel injection is available for the 2024 TVS Jupiter. It belts out 7.91bhp of peak power at 5,000rpm and 9.2Nm of maximum torque at 5,000rpm. It still has a CVT automatic gearbox as standard. What's new is the electric assist, which increases torque output to 9.8Nm. This comes particularly handy while advancing from a halt or overtaking. The top speed of the updated TVS Jupiter 110 stands at 82km/h. 

On the other hand, the 110.9cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine of the Hero Pleasure Plus produces 8.7Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm and 8bhp of maximum power at 7,000rpm.

TVS Jupiter 110 vs Hero Pleasure Plus Spec Comparison: Features

On the feature front, the redesigned Jupiter 110 boasts the largest under-seat storage capacity of 33 litres, accommodating two half-face helmets. It also has an external fuel flap on the front, a USB port, and a 2-litre glove box. A "follow-me" headlamp, an emergency brake indicator, a turn signal lamp that turns off after 20 seconds, and hazard lights are among the segment-first features it receives. The top-of-rhe-line variant has turn-by-turn navigation with voice assist, a smart digital instrument with Bluetooth connectivity that reads outcall and SMS alerts, and a "Find My Scooter" feature that allows you to find the scooter using a phone.

Meanwhile, the Hero Pleasure Plus comes with a semi-analogue instrument, and the highest-spec variants are Bluetooth-enabled. It notifies users via SMS and calls alerts and indicates battery status. In addition, it has twin storage spaces, a Distance to empty, a USB charging port, an Emergency Stop Signal, and an LED light in the under-seat storage. Moreover, both scooters have side stand indicators and an engine kill feature to prevent accidents.

Also Read: New TVS Jupiter 110 vs Hero Xoom 110 Spec Comparison: What's Different?

TVS Jupiter 110 vs Hero Pleasure Plus Spec Comparison: Price Range

Coming to the price, the cost of the new Jupiter 110 starts at Rs 73,700 and goes up to Rs 87,250. In comparison, the Hero Pleasure Plus carries a price tag of Rs 76,684 for the base variant and Rs 83,113 for the top-spec variant. All mentioned prices are ex-showroom figures. 

The Hero Pleasure Plus base variant is the most reasonably priced of both models, while the recently released TVS Jupiter 110's top-of-the-line variant is the most expensive.