TVS launches Apache RTX 300 adventure bike
TVS steps into the midweight adventure segment with the new Apache RTX 300, a 36hp single that blends its racing DNA with long-distance comfort.
TVS Motor Company has entered the adventure touring market with the launch of the all-new Apache RTX 300. It’s the first bike built on the brand’s new RT-XD4 engine platform, signalling TVS’s intent to expand beyond the sporty street segment the Apache range is known for.
You may like to read our TVS Apache RTR 310 review and TVS Apache RR 310 review.
At the heart of the new RTX is a 299cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder DOHC engine, producing 35 bhp at 9,000rpm and 21 lb ft at 7,000rpm. The motor is paired with a six-speed gearbox, assist and slipper clutch, and bi-directional quickshifter. Power goes through a ride-by-wire throttle system, and riders can toggle between four modes – Urban, Rain, Tour, and Rally – adjusting throttle response, traction control, and ABS to suit conditions.
The RTX sits on a steel trellis frame with WP suspension at both ends, featuring long travel for off-road control and comfort. There’s an inverted front fork and a mono-shock rear with a floating piston design to improve damping consistency. TVS says the setup aims to balance stability on the road with confidence off it.
The rally-inspired ergonomics include a relatively low seat height for better reach, a wide handlebar, and an upright riding position that should suit long rides or light off-roading. Riders can easily transition between seated and standing positions, and the design appears geared toward comfort with a pillion or luggage on board.
On the tech front, the bike features a 5-inch TFT dash with Bluetooth connectivity and map mirroring, as well as cruise control, traction control, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. The TFT display offers turn-by-turn navigation and customisable ride information.
Lighting is handled by a Class-D headlamp with DRLs, and the rear gets a distinctive twin-blade taillight. The bike’s styling takes cues from rally machines, with a forward-leaning, single-volume design that merges the tank and headlamp for a cohesive look.
TVS is also offering a range of touring accessories, including bash plates, handguards, panniers and top box mounts, and protection kits. The company has partnered with GIVI for luggage solutions, offering both side panniers and a top box with quick-release fittings.
Underneath the marketing speak, the new RT-XD4 platform is TVS’s most advanced single yet. It features dual overhead cams, twin oil pumps, dual cooling jackets, and a dual breather system to keep performance consistent over long rides. The engine is also compatible with ethanol-blended fuel and is designed for improved reliability and lower emissions.
Visually, the RTX will be offered in five colour options – Viper Green, Metallic Blue, Pearl White, Lightning Black, and Tarn Bronze – all accented by TVS’s signature Apache Red highlights and powder-coated white frames.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 looks set to take on rivals like the BMW G 310 GS, KTM 390 Adventure, and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. At its expected price point, it could become one of the most affordable liquid-cooled adventure bikes in India, and if that price translates to the UK and Europe, it could be a very compelling option.
Whether the new RTX has the real-world refinement and durability to match its spec sheet remains to be seen, but it’s clear TVS wants to make its mark in the growing small-capacity adventure space – and this could be just the bike to do it.
Images: Utkarsh Sood
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Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
