The 2016 TVS Victor is refreshingly new. The overall design speaks out high quality - full proportions and a muscular silhouette point to the contemporary styling of the bike. Sharp creases run along the length of the body and complemented by smart graphics create an essence of a 'premium' commuter motorcycle.

A modern part-analog, part-digital speedometer takes pride of place in the cockpit.

The short and stubby exhaust muffler looks good and supposedly engineered for better performance and efficiency.

The large clear lens headlight too has been designed keeping in mind the voice of the customer.

Then of course, the rear end gets a sleek look with a softly rounded grab rail and a smart looking hexagonal tail lamp flanked by clear lens indicators.

What's worthy of mention here is that TVS has designed the engine with a unique combustion chamber oil cooling jacket around it, making for better performance, better NVH levels and very good throttle response.

Initial pick up is quite impressive and so is in-gear acceleration. What is noteworthy is that refinement levels are quite commendable - and are clearly evident at speeds between 55-70kmph - speeds normally where such commuter bikes will eventually be ridden. That's not to say that the 2016 TVS Victor is not capable of higher speeds.

At the TVS Motor Company test track in Hosur, we managed to hit a top speed of 94kmph. And for a 110cc engine, there is no sense of harshness or vibrations even at higher rpms. The TVS Victor can easily cruise steadily between 70-80kmph, without breaking a sweat or even letting the rider get any sense of the engine feeling strained or protesting from high-speed riding.

But the TVS Victor offers a supple and comfortable ride. Whether going through undulations on the road surface or even over broken terrain - the likes of which we subjected the bike to at the test track - the Victor took everything in its stride without protest or giving any sense of losing its composure.

The new TVS Victor is without doubt a well-rounded product, with little to find fault in.

As part of the facelift, the reintroduced Victor gains a sharper look, while not giving up any of its family design cues. Still styled to look the commuter motorcycle it is, the new Victor headlamp now sports more angular, contemporary lines.

The motorcycle seat has a nice ‘leather-like’ texture, with up-market red stitching that catches your eye and adds a touch of class. You also get smart alloy wheels, in a matte black theme that also coats several other surfaces.

To sum it up, overall quality, fit-finish and attention to detail are all good on this new TVS.

The new engine immediately succeeded in conveying a nice, refined feel, with snappy throttle response, and flawless character. Power delivery is always smooth and buzz-free, even when riding fast, pulling revs higher than required on a commuter bike.

Performance feels just as quick as expected from a 110cc motorcycle, and very close to even some more upmarket 125cc bikes.

The Victor remains a comfortable motorcycle to pilot, with an upright commuter-friendly riding position. The footrest-to seat-and handlebar triangle is well thought out, and riding saddle well-padded, also step-free and long enough for both rider and pillion.

You’ll be surprised by the powerful retardation force that greets you the moment you hit the front brake. The Victor comes with an optional front disc brake, a 240mm, petal type rotor, the added safety which proved well worth paying for.

The 2016 Victor fits into its class smartly, offering nice features, a refinement engine with ample performance and good comfort too. Pretty much at the top of its space.