TVS prepares to make its mark in the booming adventure touring segment with the expected launch of the Apache RTX 300 in August.
In 2024, insider reports revealed that TVS was working on an adventure bike equipped with an all-new 300cc liquid-cooled motor. TVS officially revealed the engine recently as part of a new motorcycle lineup. The 2025 Expo saw a fleeting glimpse of the Apache RTX 300, which only amplified the buzz among enthusiasts around the world.
Multiple spy shots have surfaced since then, offering glimpses into the bike’s design and various components at irregular intervals. The Apache RTX 300’s setup and proportions suggest a strong bias toward road touring rather than off-road escapades. Stylish 19-inch front wheels and 17-inch rear alloy wheels are shod with road-biased tyres, nicely complementing this particular setup. Suspension travel exceeds that of standard TVS street models somewhat, but hardcore off-roading would require more extensive travel, obviously. It promises to be a capable tourer, comfortably equipped with a tall windscreen, a roomy seat, and an upright riding posture.
TVS has equipped the Apache RTX 300 with its newly designed 299cc RTX D4 engine — a liquid-cooled powerplant developed entirely in-house. TVS replaces the older BMW-derived 312cc engine with this powerplant, thus establishing a firm foothold in India’s lucrative adventure bike market. Producing 35bhp and 28.5Nm of torque, the engine is paired with a six-speed transmission featuring an assist and slipper clutch for smoother gear shifts. It’s housed inside a trellis frame engineered recently, likely designed specifically for this model.
The RTX 300 boasts a plethora of features including a full-colour TFT display, multiple riding modes, switchable ABS and a sophisticated traction control system.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 will probably slot between the KTM 250 Adventure and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in terms of market placement, although somewhat awkwardly it seems.
