TVS Apache RTR 310 Naked Sport launched, will compete with KTM 390 Duke
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New Delhi : TVS Motor Company has launched its flagship streetfighter motorcycle Apache RTR 310 with much fanfare. Making its global debut in Thailand’s capital Bangkok, the price of the new TVS Apache RTR 310 has been fixed at Rs 2.43 lakh to Rs 2.64 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom India. The Apache RTR 310 gets several segment-first features while drawing power from the familiar engine shared with the Apache RR 310. Pre-bookings for the Apache RTR 310 are already open. In the bike market, it will compete with the KTM 390 Duke.
TVS Apache RTR 310: Design
The new TVS Apache RTR 310 gets dynamic twin LED headlamps with LED DRLs and aggressive styling. The motorcycle also gets dynamic rear LED brake lighting along with split LED taillight. The motorcycle gets a sharp styled fuel tank with shroud, a two-piece seat and a raised tail section. The riding posture appears to be a bit crouched, but becomes fairly upright with the wide handlebar.
TVS Apache RTR 310: Features
The new TVS Apache RTR 310 features cruise control, 5 ride modes, twin LED headlamps, 5-inch TFT instrument cluster, climate control seats and race-tuned dynamic stability control (RT-DSC). The motorcycle will also come with cornering ABS as well as switchable slope-dependent control. TVS Apache RTR 310 will also get front wheel lift off control.
TVS Apache RTR 310 : Suspension
The Apache RTR 310 will come with a bi-directional quickshifter, race-tuned linear stability control, trellis frame with lightweight aluminum subframe and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The motorcycle will also be offered with customization options under the brand’s Build to Order (BTO) platform. The Dynamic Kit will include an adjustable suspension, TPMS and a brass-coated drive chain, which will cost an additional Rs. 18,000. At the same time, RT-DSC and climate control seats will be available in the Dynamic Pro kit, which costs Rs 22,000. There will also be a new Sepang Blue color scheme with TVS racing livery on the BTO bike for an additional Rs.10,000.
TVS Apache RTR 310: Engine
Power will come from a 312.12 cc single-cylinder engine, which is tuned for 35.1 bhp at 9,700 rpm and 28.7 Nm of peak torque at 6,650 rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. 0-60 kmph is achieved in 2.81 seconds and the top speed is 150 kmph. The bike gets KYB-sourced USD front forks with 30 percent compression and rebound damping. The rear gets a monoshock with 30 per cent pre-load rebound damping. The bike will run on dual compound radial tyres. The bike also gets traction control and cornering cruise control.
Will compete with KTM Duke 390
Let us tell you that TVS Apache RTR 310 will compete with KTM Duke 390 in the bike market. KTM Duke 390 price in India starts from Rs. 2.96 Lakh (Ex-showroom) ex-showroom. The KTM Duke 390 bike comes in only one variant BS6. The motorcycle is built on a split-trellis frame (tubular). It has a single cylinder liquid cooled DOHC fuel injection (FI) engine of 373.27 cc, which generates power of 43.5 PS and torque of 37 Nm. Its curb weight is 171 kg and its fuel tank capacity is 13.4 liters.
Suspension and Brakes of KTM Duke 390
The sports naked bike gets 43 mm diameter WP Apex USD fork suspension at the front, while on the rear side it gets 10-step adjustable WP Apex monoshock suspension. For braking, it has 320 mm disc brakes with radially mounted calipers on the front wheel. Whereas, on the rear side, it gets 230 mm disc brakes with floating calipers.
KTM Duke 390 Features and Competition
Features like full split LED headlamp, quickshifter plus, super moto ABS, TFT dash display, digital instrument console, split seat, digital clock, low fuel indicator, low battery indicator, LED headlight and taillight, LED turn signal lamp were given in this bike. Are. TM Duke 390 competes with Royal Enfield Himalayan, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, BMW G 310 RR and TVS Apache RR 310.
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