TVS Apache RTR 310
TVS Apache RTR 310 Summary
TVS Apache RTR 310 is a bike available in 3 variants and 2 colours. Apache RTR 310 price starts at Rs. 2,42,990 in India with top variant price starting from Rs. 2,63,990. The TVS Apache RTR 310 is powered by 312.12cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 35.08 bhp and a torque of 28.7 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, TVS Apache RTR 310 comes up with anti-locking braking system. This Apache RTR 310 bike weighs 169 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 11 liters.
TVS has introduced their flagship streetfighter – the RTR310. This motorcycle is their most expensive naked bike till yet and has been built on a platform that it co-developed with BMW.
This new TVS will be built around a steel trellis frame, similar to the RR 310, but the rear subframe differs TVS has used the same 312.2cc, single-cylinder,liquid-cooled motor for the Apache RTR 310, as it does for the RR 310. The motor dishes out 35bhp at 9700rpm and 28.7Nm at 6650rpm and is linked to a six-speed gearbox. It benefits from a slipper-and-assist clutch too. The claimed top speed is 150kmph.
TVS has equipped the new Apache RTR 310 with a revised frame. It’s suspended on USD front forks and a monoshock and both sides get adjustments for preload, compression and rebound. Meanwhile, the braking hardware comprises a single front disc and a single rear disc with dual-channel ABS. The brakes are mounted on 17-inch wheels wrapped in dual compound radial tyres.
Along with full LED illumination, the new Apache gets a fully digital TFT with the ability to connect GoPro. It comprises all the basic readouts like the speedometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel level indicator, gear position indicator, and temperature, and gets smartphone connectivity as well. The latter gives the rider access to call and SMS notifications, as well as document storage and more. For the rider aids, the Apache RTR 310 also gets ABS, side stand cut-off and ride modes. Interestingly, this bike also comes with a climate control seat and also six-axis IMU unit to take care of corneringABS, cornering traction control and also cornering cruise control. The bike is also equipped with tyre pressure monitoring system and bi-directional quick shifter.
TVS is offering the RTR 310 in a total of three variants. There’s also the brand’s BTO (Build to order) program with the bike but that gets marginally expensive. The new RTR 310 will go against the upcoming KTM 390 Duke and also the BMW G310R.
