Everything you need to know before buying the TVS' Adventure bike
The TVS Apache RTX 300 is one of the most talked about adventure tourers right now.
It gets lots of best-in-class features along with a very muscular design - all of it at a very reasonable price tag. Here's everything you need to know before booking this ADV:
Pricing Details
The TVS Apache RTX 300 is offered in three variants along with different colour schemes. Here's a look at its variant-wise pricing:
Variant | Pricing (ex-showroom) |
Base | Rs 1,99,000 |
Top | Rs 2,14,000 |
BTO (Built-To-Order) | Rs 2,29,000 to Rs 2,34,000 |
The Base variant is the most affordable option in the lineup, but it still gets some pretty useful features. If you want to know more about pricing, here's how much the Apache RTX 300 costs on-road in 5 major cities.
If you are planning to buy this ADV on loan, here's our detailed TVS Apache RTX EMI Buying Guide.
Reasons To Buy Or Skip The Apache RTX 300
Reasons To Buy | Reasons To Skip |
Loaded with several features | 835mm seat height might not suit shorter riders |
Carries an affordable price tag | 12.5-litre fuel tank might require constant refueling on long rides |
Good handling and comfort | Availability is still inconsistent |
How To Book The TVS Apache RTX 300?
To book the TVS Apache RTX, you may visit your nearest authorised TVS showroom or through TVS' official website. On the website, you need to choose your preferred variant along with the colour option and pay a token amount of Rs 2,000. The delivery timelines vary from city to city, with the average waiting period ranging between 45 to 60 days, and even 90 days in some cities.
However, we advise you to book the bike via your local TVS dealership for having a clearer idea on delivery timelines and waiting period.
Colours
The Apache RTX 300 is available in five colour options: Pearl White, Tarn Bronze, Metallic Blue, Lightning Black, and Viper Green. The Pearl White option is reserved only for the Base version, while the Viper Green is only available on the BTO variant. The Tarn Bronze and Metallic Blue are available from the Top variant. Lightning Black is the only colour offered across all trims.
To know more about the colours, here's our TVS Apache RTX 300 colour explainer story for more details.
Looks
The TVS Apache RTX looks big in real-life with its muscular tank,tall windscreen, dual-pod LED headlamps, wide handlebar, a top rack, and more. The Viper Green colour offered with the BTO variantgives it a distinctive look.
Variants
The RTX 300 is available in three variants: Base, Top, and BTO (Built-To-Order). Each variant comes with different colour options Check out our TVS Apache RTX variant explainer to know more.
Features & Safety
TVS has loaded its first ADVwith several features including cruise control,, 5-inch TFT console with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, adjustable levers, and four ride modes as standard.
It also gets a bi-directional quickshifter, adjustable suspension, dynamic headlights (adjusts light throw depending on throttle inputs), TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), Google Maps mirroring and more. Here's our detailed feature explainerstory.
Official Accessories
The Apache RTX 300 comes with several official accessories to upgrade the bike's look. The list includes: front beak, tank guard, top box kit,panniers, USB Type-C charging port and more.
Engine & Performance
Engine | 299cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Max Power | 36PS |
Max Torque | 28.5Nm |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
Rivals
The TVS Apache RTX 300 faces head-on-head with the KTM 250 Adventure, which is also a road-biased ADV. Another contender from the 250cc segment is the Suzuki V-strom SX, and here's a detailed comparison between the two.
TheTVS Apache RTX 300 also competes with the Yezdi Adventurein the 300cc segment, which offers a slightly better off-road characteristic.