The first adventure bike from the brand comes in 3 variants, and even the base one is pretty feature-packed!
The TVS Apache RTX 300 has been recently launched in India, starting at a price of Rs 1,99,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The bike is available in 3 variants, with different sets of features. If you find choosing the right one to be challenging, worry not as we give you a detailed breakdown of what each variant gets, along with their introductory ex-showroom, Delhi rates.
TVS Apache RTX 300 Base Variant
Price: Rs 1,99,000
The base variant of the TVS Apache RTX 300 is for those riders who are looking for an affordable entry-point into the TVS Apache RTX 300 range. It has all the necessary features you'd expect, including the 4 Riding modes: Rally, Tour, Urban and Rain which modulate power delivery, ABS and traction control.
Along with this, the bike also features 3 ABS modes: Rally, Urban and Rain which gives varying levels of ABS intervention. There's also 2 traction control modes: Rally and Urban as well. With these, the rider has the option to tweak how intense the riding aids are to suit the needs of different riding conditions.
It also gets a cruise control system as standard, and this should make long distance riding on the highway (with no traffic) easy. Lastly, there are adjustable brake and clutch levers which should enhance ride comfort by allowing riders to adjust brake and clutch positions according to their hand size.
Since this is the cheapest Apache RTX 300 variant, it lacks Bluetooth connectivity and related features. That means no call/SMS alerts and navigation. However, the 5-inch TFT console is still pretty info-packed as it shows the speed, fuel-level, time, odometer and tripmeter readouts.
This variant doesn't get a dedicated mounting point for the Givi co-developed official top box, whereas all the other variants get it as standard. For a more detailed breakdown of the accessories, you can check out our story here. Also, this variant is only offered in two shades: Lightning Black and Pearl White.
TVS Apache RTX 300 Top Variant
Price: Rs 2,14,000
The Apache RTX 300 Top Variant goes a bit further in terms of features. It gets a variable-intensity headlight, similar to what was offered on the Apache RTR 310. This headlight adjusts its brightness automatically depending on the bike's speed. So at higher speeds, it becomes brighter and at lower speeds the headlight becomes dimmer.
There is also a map mirroring feature, which is basically full-fledged navigation. This works by allowing riders to broadcast Google Maps to the console, via their Android smartphone or iPhone. This is a nice feature to have, and offers more accurate direction readouts than a conventional turn-by-turn navigation system.
Lastly, it also gets a bidirectional quickshifter which makes it possible to do up and downshifts without having to engage the clutch. We think it's a useful feature, and will come in handy while riding in stop-go traffic. It comes in 3 colours: Lighting Black, Metallic Blue and Tarn Bronze.
This variant is perfect for those who are looking for a good balance of features and competitive pricing.
TVS Apache RTX 300 BTO
Price: Rs 2,29,000
The BTO (Built To Order) variant of the Apache RTX 300 offers the most premium experience out of the three. It has all the features that the Top variant gets but also gets a few extra bits including adjustable suspension, a brass coated chain and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
With this, the front suspension is adjustable for rebound and compression, whereas the rear offers preload adjustment. This feature brings a lot more versatility to the bike, allowing riders to adjust the suspension according to their preference.
The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is another nice feature, displaying front and rear tyre pressures on the console. With this system, there's no need to invest in a separate tyre pressure gauge. This variant also comes with a really nice variety of colours: Lighting Black, Metallic Blue, Tarn Bronze and Viper Green. We think the Viper Green colour scheme looks exceptionally good, and is our personal favourite.
Lastly, the brass coated chain offers better rust resistance and will last longer than a conventional chain. If you're looking for a more detailed analysis of the features, you can check out our story here.
All in all, we'd recommend getting the BTO version as it comes with all the features - that too at a premium of Rs 30,000 over the base variant. If you're spending over Rs 2 lakh on a motorcycle, we'd recommend extending your budget just a bit more and getting the BTO version as the premium will not make a huge difference EMI-wise. Otherwise, the Top variant is still good enough for most riders.
If you have a really tight budget, you'll be glad to know that the base variant doesn't feel like a compromise either. It can get as practical as the Top variant if you can mount your phone with an aftermarket smartphone holder - for navigation.
All three variants of the bike are powered by the same 299.1cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine which produces 36PS and 28.5Nm. For those who are wondering how the new Apache stacks up against the KTM 250 Adventure, we have done a detailed spec comparo.
The Apache RTX 300 is the only other bike in the 300cc segment after the Yezdi Adventure, and here's how it compares.