TVS Apache RTR 300 could be the production name?

TVS Apache RTR 300 is likely to be the name for the TVS Akula 310, which was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo. There have been rumours that TVS will want to continue with the same name ahead. This is an all new bike that will be making its way into production sometime soon. The new Apache RTR 300 will be launched in early 2017. Both the TVS and BMW bikes will be built in the TVS Hosur plant. Even though they will be coming off the same plant, both the companies have developed their own versions of the bike. The testing too of these bikes was done separately.

It was recently the new bike was spotted on test. Even though it was completely camouflaged, we could notice the design to be similar to the Akula 310 concept. At the same time, there were subtle changes that made it look a bit different. For instance, the rear fin didn’t seem as sharp as the production version. Maybe due to the camouflage. The LED headlamps were visible. The air induction system also did look similar.

NOTE: TVS has just confirmed that the company hasn’t yet finalised a name. So, this is a rumour. The company will update us on the name as and when they finalise one.

TVS Apache RTR 300 Launch Date

We reckon this new bike will be making its way into production by early 2017. Expected to hit the streets by March 2017, this bike will be the company’s first 300cc motorcycle. The BMW bike shall be coming in a bit late. At the moment, the new TVS Apache RTR 300 is to be a rumoured production name. We reckon, the bike could even be named as Raptor.

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TVS Apache RTR 300 Price

The new TVS Apache RTR 300 shall be priced about INR 1.8 lakhs to INR 2 lakhs (on-road pricing). This should be good enough pricing, as most of the 300-400cc bikes are in your price range. The new Bajaj Dominar 400 has been priced aggressively, and it is lesser than this.

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TVS Apache RTR 300 Design

Akula means shark in Russian. The design that looks sharp and aggressive. This is a fully faired bike, the nose looks stylish. The Akula 310 didn’t have proper headlamps as that was a concept designed for the track. The production version shall have projector lamps and even DRLs. There shall twin headlamps as it is design flow. The space frame chassis if it comes into production means it will enhance the performance because of the lighter body weight. The side profile of the bike’s highlight is the sharp fin that raises it to the top.

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TVS Apache RTR 300 Engine

With a 313cc engine, the TVS Apache produces about 34bhp of power and produces _Nm of peak torque. This engine has been tuned for smoother acceleration. This has been designed to make it smoother and more accommodating for daily city rides. This will mean comfortable acceleration. This engine will comes mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The Indian bike maker will be looking at enhancing its performance by keeping the weight to the minimal.

TVS Apache RTR 300 Mileage

The TVS Apache RTR 300 should return a fuel-efficiency of about 35km/l in the city and close to 40 km/l on the highway. Considering the fact that this will be fully-faired bike, designed sharply. We do not expect a large size fuel tank on it for lighter weight.

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TVS Apache RTR 300 Video

TVS Apache RTR 300 Equipment

• Projector headlamp
• Alloy Wheels
• Dual-channel ABS
• Inverted telescopic forks
• Side-mounted exhaust
• Light chassis
• Powerful engine