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TVS StaR HLX 125: Made for Africa

Two wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company recently launched a new motorcycle, StaR HLX 125, specially designed to suit riding conditions in African Continent.

The motor cycle, with the company's 125cc EcoThrust engine, would provide best financial returns for boda boda riders, motor cycle taxi in Tanzania, said the company.

The product facilitates superior pick-up while delivering lower fuel consumption and it comes with a maximum power of 11 bhp (8.2 KW) at 800 rpm and offers a fuel economy of 60 kilometers to the litre, it added.

TVS Motor, the flagship company of $7 billion TVS Group, has presence in more than 60 countries across the globe and currently exports its StaR range, Max range, Victor range, Apache RTR 160, Apache RTR 180 and Jive to African Markets.