2019 TVS Apache RR 310 ABS

What's good:

With the backing support of 35 years of motorsport background, the new entry-level motorcycle is a full-faired sports bike. It is designed to serve all-purpose from weekend commute to long distance to occasional track tool. TVS has been putting efforts on the bike from last two years and improved design, handling, performance, and aerodynamics with best engineers, test riders, and racers team. It shares some specifications from the BMW G 310 R but still maintains its stance considering all-new look with TVS design team. It looks absolutely amazing like a multi-cylinder sportbike or full-size sportbike. Some of the attractions are:

• A multi-cylinder sportbike
• All new look
• All-purpose bike
• Twin LED projector headlamps
• Digital multi-information display

Power and mileage:

The sportbike is powered by a four-valve, double overhead cam 312 cc, a single-pot engine which is able to churn out a maximum power of 33.5 bhp at 9700 rpm and a peak torque of 27.3 Nm at 7700 rpm. The maximum speed can reach up to around 135 kmph comfortably, although the bike claims 160 kmph speed. Although the performance varies from street to highways. Overall, the performance of the engine is linear to satisfy riders from sports, college, and office. Some of the attractions are:

• A 312 cc, single-pot engine
• Four-valve, double overhead cam
• A maximum power of 33.5 bhp at 9700 rpm
• A peak torque of 27.3 Nm at 7700 rpm
• Maximum speed 160 kmph

Handling and riding

The bike comes equipped with top-notch suspension, aluminum die-cast swingarm, a steel trellis frame, split chassis design, inverted cartridge Kayaba front fork, and Kayaba rear monoshock. The combination of all performs in line to make it a perfectly likable bike in handling. The bike retains composure and excellent mannerisms which are seriously appreciable. Some of the attractions are:

• Split chassis design
• Top-notch suspension
• Aluminum die-cast swingarm
• Inverted cartridge Kayaba front fork
• Kayaba rear monoshock
• Steel trellis frame

Maintenance:

In India, most motorcycle owners control the after sale spending in maintenance. The bike is priced quite reasonably in the country with some required tweaks to make it compatible with Indian environment. It has reversed inclined engine and has double overhead camshafts (DOHC) in relation to a hydraulic cam chain tensioner to reduce the cost of maintenance.

Safety

For safety purpose, the company takes dual channel ABS as standard. Along with 17-inch alloys covered with Michelin Pilot Sports tyres consisting front tyre measuring 110/70 R17 and rear tyre of 150/60 R17. In addition, it has a front 300mm and a rear 240mm disc brakes making it safer while riding.

Verdict:

The bike is priced at Rs. 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom) with numerous styling and design features. The bike will go against the KTM RC 390 in the market. Overall, it is an excellent choice for any kind of rider according to the preference of choice and price.