Design & Styling The boxy styling of the Orbiter is a huge departure from the iQube’s conventional ICE scooter-like design: There’s no doubt, the Orbiter is a funky-looking scooter with a lot of design elements. However, the overall execution, including the colour combination, is quite well done: For an entry-level scooter, the Orbiter looks quite appealing and premium. TVS says all the panels on the scooter, including the windscreen, have been designed for optimal aerodynamic efficiency: The overall profile of the scooter is quite slim. That should make it easy to filter through the city traffic: LED DRLs up front and brake lights at the rear running across the width of the scooter look sleek and modern. The lights on the outer side double up as turn-indicators: A closer look at the scooter’s key:Build quality, Fit and FinishThe body panels on the Orbiter feel sturdy, and the finishing is good enough for the price: That said, there were a few inconsistent panel gaps in some areas: Brake levers have a solid feel to them: And so do the pillion footrests: Most of the switches have decent tactility, but the round ones used for activating the park assist and cruise control feel mushy to use:Features and InstrumentationLED headlamp is placed right at the top: The coloured LCD showcases all the required information legibly. However, it’s not easy to read under direct sunlight. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity, OTA updates, turn-by-turn navigation, and incoming call alerts: There are two ride modes on offer, which can be toggled using the ‘Mode’ switch placed on the right side of the handlebar. Park assist can be used for moving forward and reverse: Front LED turn-indicators in action:Wheels & TyresUp front, you get a 90/80-14 TVS Eurogrip tyre. Braking is handled by a drum brake, which looks out of place on a scooter that almost costs a lakh: At the rear you get a 90/90-12 tyre. The Orbiter uses a hub-mounted motor like the iQube:Ergonomics and ComfortThe seat on the Orbiter is placed 763 mm above the ground. The overall riding position is upright and comfortable. The handlebar is placed at a decent height, and it didn’t tangle with my knees while taking sharp U-turns: The seat is 845 mm long and can comfortably seat two healthy adults. Its flat design makes it easy for the pillion to hop onto the scooter: The wide handlebar provides good leverage to make quick turns. The rectangular mirrors on the Orbiter provide a good view of what’s happening behind you: Metal grab rails for the pillion. There’s no back support available like we see on the iQube: Suspension duties are handled by conventional telescopic forks up front and dual shocks at the rear. We cannot comment on the ride quality in real-world conditions. However, we did ride it over a couple of speed-breakers, and the first impression was that the setup felt plush:StorageA cubby hole in the front apron to keep some small knick-knacks: Under the seat, you get 34 litres of storage with a soft mat placed at the bottom. You can easily fit two half-face helmets; however, the storage bin is not very deep to fit a full-sized helmet: The floorboard area is wide enough to carry large stuff, and there’s no battery placed underneath:Charging OptionsThe Orbiter can only be charged using a supplied 650-watt charger, which should take about 4.5 hours to fully top up the battery. No fast charging available here: The 3.1 kW battery is placed right below the rider. The lid to access the battery is secured with two heavy-duty screws: Functional air vents on the side of the scooter to direct air for cooling the battery: Continue reading thediscussion on the TVS Orbiteron our forum.
