The Nexus Collective, supported by Tuning Fork (Pty) Ltd and the Bidvest Group Limited, will handle local market development and distribution of TVS motorcycles. Previously it was done through ETG Logistics.

TVSM is the world’s third-largest two-wheeler company, with a presence in more than 90 countries and a customer base of 64 million. The company is recognised for reliability, engineering discipline and product innovation, the company claims.

Rahul Nayak, Senior Vice President of TVSM, says 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.”

The initial range includes models for commuting, lifestyle riding and utility use:

• Sport / Lifestyle / Commuting: Apache RR310, Apache 200 4V, Raider 125, NTORQ 125 Scooter
• Delivery / Utility: TRAK 150, HLX 150, HLX 125
• The South African launch forms part of TVSM’s wider international expansion across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

South Africa faces rising transport costs, long commute times and pressure on household and business budgets, driving demand for affordable mobility options. Robin van Rensburg, Managing Director of The Nexus Collective, says the launch is aimed at creating new market segments rather than competing for existing 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”, he claims.

He highlighted growth potential in delivery services, township and urban micro-logistics, and entrepreneurship-led mobility. Examples include mobile businesses based on the TVS 3-wheel King Cargo, such as food stalls, repair services and last-mile retail delivery.

“TVSM 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,” Robin says.