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TVS Motors launches in SA with The Nexus Collective

Feb 27, 2026 TVS Motor Company (TVSM), Rahul Nayak, The Nexus Collective, Robin van Rensburg, Tuning Fork (Pty) Ltd


TVS Motors launches in SA with The Nexus Collective 

 

TVS Motor Company (TVSM) - the world’s 3rd largest two-wheeler manufacturers - has officially launched in South Africa through a strategic distribution partnership with The Nexus Collective. Backed by the same proven leadership expertise and team of Tuning Fork (Pty) Ltd and the strength of the Bidvest Group Limited, The Nexus Collective is a purpose-built distributorship wholly focused on the TVSM brand and will lead local market development and distribution of TVS motorcycles in South Africa. 

 

 

TVSM is entering South Africa with clear long-term intent: to deliver purpose-built mobility solutions for commuters, entrepreneurs, delivery riders, and lifestyle riders.

“South Africa is not a trial market for TVSM - it is a strategic growth market. Our entry is built on global scale, deep engineering capability, and a 110-year heritage of Trust, Value and Service. Through our partnership with The Nexus Collective, we are committed to building sustainable mobility access, strong dealer support, and long-term customer confidence in South Africa,” says Rahul Nayak, Senior Vice President, TVS Motor Company.

 

With a global footprint spanning 90+ countries and a customer base of 64 million, TVS Motor Company is recognised for engineering discipline, quality systems, reliability, and product innovation. As the world’s fourth-largest two-wheeler manufacturer, the company has built its reputation by serving both mature and emerging markets with high-performance, efficient and durable mobility products.

 

TVSM’s initial South African line-up has been selected to serve multiple use cases across personal mobility, enthusiast and commercial utility:

 

Sport / Lifestyle / Personal Commuting 

• Apache RR310.               Retail R 89 999 incl. VAT

• Apache 200 4V FI           Retail R 44 999 incl. VAT

• Apache 200 4V Carb       Retail R 44 999 incl. VAT

• Raider 125.                    Retail R 23 999 incl. VAT

• NTORQ 125 Scooter.       Retail R 23 999 incl. VAT

 

 

Delivery / Utility Segment

• TRAK 150   Retail R 19 999 incl. VAT

• HLX 150.    Retail R 19 999 incl. VAT

• HLX 125     Retail R 18 999 incl. VAT 

 

Each tailored to specific customer needs across urban commuting, performance riding, and practical workhorse utility.

 

Why South Africa, why now? 

Across global cities, two-wheelers have evolved beyond basic transport to become powerful tools of freedom, efficiency, self-expression, and economic empowerment. In South Africa, rising transport costs, long commute times, and pressure on household and small-business budgets are accelerating demand for smarter, affordable mobility choices.

 

Robin van Rensburg, Managing Director of The Nexus Collective, points out that the launch of TVS Motor Company in South Africa is not simply about targeting and competing for existing market segments, but creating entirely new ones. “From daily commuting to delivery operations and lifestyle riding, we were looking for a product portfolio designed to meet real South African needs - and gaps. Both TVSM and The Nexus Collective are focused on expanding the total market by enabling new rider and business segments through fit-for-purpose mobility solutions.”

 

Van Rensburg points out that in addition to personal commuting and the enthusiast /sports markets, The Nexus Collective sees significant growth potential in commercial delivery, township and urban micro-logistics and last-mile commutes, and entrepreneurship-led mobility use cases – an area that the business is particularly excited about.  “This includes practical business set-ups based on the TVS 3-wheel King Cargo, such as mobile coffee and food stations, on-site repair and maintenance services, mobile retail delivery, and last-mile service businesses that require low operating costs, high reliability, safety and efficient daily mobility.

 

“TVMS is not entering South Africa to merely redistribute market share. We are here to help create new economic participation opportunities through mobility. When mobility becomes more accessible and affordable, it unlocks business formation, income generation, and inclusive growth,” concludes van Rensburg. The South African launch aligns with TVS Motor Company’s broader international growth strategy across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The company’s brand vision - Redefining Mobility. Elevating Lives - underpins its approach to product development, customer experience, and ecosystem building.

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