TVS Apache RTX 300

The motorcycle leans heavily into the traditional ADV aesthetic, using a mono-volume design where the fuel tank and the front headlamp cowl comfortably sit together.

Lighting & Front Identity

• Upfront, there is a twin-chamber Class D LED headlamp flanked by sharp, aggressive DRL blades.
• The golden 41mm upside-down (USD) forks grab instant attention and give a highly premium feel.
• The tall, transparent windscreen sits above the headlight, pushing wind over the rider's helmet at highway speeds.

Side Profile & Rear Section

• Moving to the side, the massive 12.5-litre fuel tank looks chunky and well-sculpted.
• It offers excellent knee recesses for the rider to grip while standing on the pegs.
• The engine block sits cleanly exposed within the steel trellis frame, protected by a sturdy bash plate.
• At the back, TVS uses a minimalist tail section with an LED taillight and a dynamic braking light system.
• The exhaust muffler is upswept to improve water-wading capacity and features a thick heat shield.

Practical Integration

• The rear section comes pre-equipped with sturdy mounting points for a top box and side panniers.
• The five-inch TFT display pairs with your phone to offer full map navigation mirroring, so you do not have to mount the phone on the handlebar.
• The bike also includes a standard USB charging port and toothed footpegs with thick rubber inserts, which can be easily removed when you need extra boot grip in the mud.

By keeping the initial price comfortably under the two-lakh mark, the RTX 300 starts cheaper than almost all of its direct rivals.

Disclaimer: Prices can fluctuate according to region. Contact your local dealership for the most accurate values.

If you slot the bike into Tour mode and stick to a steady 90 kmph on the highway, you can comfortably extract around 34 kmpl. The motorcycle features a 12.5-litre fuel tank. While it is slightly smaller than the massive tanks found on some European adventure bikes, the high fuel efficiency still returns over 350 kilometres before you need to start looking for a petrol pump.

The RTX 300 is currently the most digitally advanced motorcycle in its price bracket.

Instrumentation & Connectivity

• The five-inch full-colour TFT is highly responsive and changes its layout dynamically based on the riding mode you select.
• Through the TVS SmartXonnect Bluetooth system, you get full map navigation mirroring.
• The system also handles call alerts, SMS notifications, and provides a post-ride telemetry breakdown on your phone, showing you your lean angles, top speed, and gear shift points.

Practical Technology & Safety Integration

• Normally reserved for expensive superbikes, Cruise Control lets you set a highway speed and take your hand off the throttle to rest your right wrist.
• The bike also features a bi-directional quickshifter, allowing you to shift up and down through the gearbox without ever touching the clutch lever.
• On the safety front, the RTX 300 features dual-channel ABS that is lean-sensitive on the top variants, meaning it adjusts braking pressure when the motorcycle is leaned over in a corner.
• The rear ABS can be completely switched off in Rally mode to give you sliding control on dirt trails.

Preetam notes,

“TVS has loaded the Apache RTX to the gills with a long list of premium features.”

TVS used its years of Dakar rally experience to engineer a chassis that feels planted on the highway but remains highly capable when the road completely disappears.

City Handling

• The 180 kg kerb weight sounds heavy on paper, but the bike carries this weight very low.
• The steering lock is wide so that you can carry out very tight U-turns in narrow city streets.
• The slip and assist clutch is incredibly light, which will let you relax your hand in traffic.
• In Urban mode, the power delivery is softened, letting you get along in slow-moving traffic without the throttle feeling overly sensitive or jumpy.

Highway Stability

• On an open highway, the RTX 300 behaves like a much larger touring machine.
• The 19-inch front wheel provides high straight-line stability, preventing the front end from feeling twitchy at 120 kmph.
• The tall windscreen successfully deflects wind blasts over your helmet, heavily reducing fatigue on long trips.
• With the cruise control engaged and the engine running at 6,000 rpm, you can effortlessly cross state borders all day long.

Suspension Behaviour

• The standard motorcycle uses thick 41mm upside-down (USD) front forks and a rear monoshock, both offering a generous 180 mm of suspension travel.
• This setup absorbs deep potholes and rural speed bumps well. You rarely feel the harsh impact of bad roads through the seat.
• In the BTO variant, you get fully adjustable suspension at both ends.
• It allows you to manually tweak the rebound and compression damping, letting you stiffen the suspension for sharp cornering on mountain roads or soften it completely for aggressive off-road trail riding.

With three variants on retail, buyers will have to decide whether to stick to budget touring or go for the full hardcore performance.

Best for Budget Tourers: Apache RTX 300 Base

If you want a comfortable, capable adventure bike for weekend trips and daily commutes, the Base variant is ideal. It gives you the same 299 cc engine as that of the top version, the TFT display, and dual-channel ABS while keeping the on-road price highly affordable.

Best for Highway Cruising: Apache RTX 300 Top

If you spend massive amounts of time on open highways, you need the Top variant. This version unlocks the cruise control system and the full map mirroring on the dashboard. These features completely change the touring experience and easily justify the extra Rs. 15,000 premium.

Best for Hardcore Off-Roaders: Apache RTX 300 BTO

If you take your motorcycle to off-road training camps or ride through heavy mountain trails, build your bike through the BTO program. The fully adjustable suspension is a game-changer, allowing you to set the bike up precisely for your body weight and riding style, ensuring maximum grip on loose dirt and gravel.