Motorcycle fans always get excited when a familiar bike appears in a new colour. That is exactly what happened with the TVS Apache RTX 300.
The motorcycle was recently displayed at an event in Europe. With this appearance, TVS has shown that the RTX 300 is not just important for India but could also play a role in its growing global plans.
The new look is bright and hard to miss.
Some of the highlights of the special livery:
- Blue, red and white graphics throughout the body
- Chequered flag design on the tank area
- 300 lettering on the extensions
- Red seat and red highlights on the wheels
- Red painted brake caliper
- Matte finish for a premium feel
- Gold USD front forks
- Transparent windscreen
The standard RTX 300 in India already comes in Pearl White, Lightning Black, Metallic Blue, Tarn Bronze and Viper Green. There is also a 20th Anniversary Edition shown earlier at the TVS Motosoul event in Goa. This European colour option adds more drama and makes the bike look even more aggressive.
The Apache RTX 300 is TVS Motor’s first adventure motorcycle. It uses the new RT XD4 engine. This is a 299.1cc single cylinder liquid cooled motor that makes 36 PS and 28.5 Nm. It comes with a six speed gearbox, slipper clutch and electronic throttle.
Features include:
- Four riding modes
- Traction control
- Switchable ABS
- Cruise control
- Dynamic headlights
- Full LED lighting
- 5 inch TFT display
- SmartXonnect with map mirroring
The he bike has 200 mm ground clearance, 835 mm seat height, 12.5 litre fuel tank and weighs 180 kg.
Prices in India start at Rs 1.99 lakh and go up to Rs 2.34 lakh ex showroom. Demand is strong and waiting period is close to four months. TVS is expanding in Europe with partner Emil Frey and may add the RTX 300 to its global lineup that already includes RR 310, TVS X and iQube.
Many Indian buyers are now hoping this bold colour will arrive here too.