Chennai-based TVS Motor Company today launched its controversial 125cc motorcycle Flame, which has been accused by rival Bajaj Auto of infringing its patented technology, with a modified engine.
The company introduced the bike, priced at Rs 46,000 (ex-showroom across the country), with a single-spark ignition engine based on controlled combustion variable timing intelligent (CC-VTi) technology.
"TVS, in keeping with its tradition of breaking new ground in two-wheelers, is proud to have brought this world-class engine technology to India with the CCVTi engine. This engine has been developed and patented by AVL and licenced to TVS in India," chairman and managing director Venu Srinivasan said in a statement.
Madras High Court had stayed the Chennai-based company from producing and marketing the motorcycle that used the controversial technology.
TVS said its new Flame uses a "universally accepted and traditionally proven" single-spark plug ignition system.
Austria-based AVL is the world leader in internal combustion engine technology and develops power train systems. It is a leading provider of technology to the global engine and automotive industry.
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