The Apache RTX 300 will be powered by TVS’ new RT-XD4 engine.

TVS has filed a design patent for its upcoming adventure touring bike. The new model is expected to be called the Apache RTX 300.

The patent image reveals a road-biased ADV that looks like a typical touring bike. It has a tall windscreen, a two-piece stepped seat with provision for mounting a top box, and wide handlebars that should offer an upright riding position.

The new Apache RTX 300 appears to have a tubular chassis with an upside-down fork in the front and a mono-shock in the rear. The patent also reveals some sort of impact protection for the engine and exhaust. 

The Apache RTX 300 will be powered by TVS’ new RT-XD4 engine. This 299cc single-cylinder unit is rated at 34.5 BHP @ 9,000 rpm and 28.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. It will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch.

The Jupiter 110 is powered by a 113.3cc, single-cylinder engine that delivers 7.91 BHP and 9.8 Nm.

TVS has launched the 2025 edition of the Jupiter 110. The latest model is OBD-2B compliant and is priced at Rs 76,691 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Jupiter 110 is powered by a 113.3cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 7.91 BHP and 9.8 Nm. The engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission.

The latest version is equipped with sensors that collect data for throttle response, air-fuel ratio, engine temperature, fuel quantity and engine speed. An on-board ECU analyses the data to keep the engine running cleanly.

The Jupiter 110 is equipped with a telescopic front suspension and a single shock absorber at the rear. It rides on 12-inch wheels. The scooter comes with underseat storage, hazard lamps, a front fuel filler cap and iGo assist with voice assistance.

As much as I love TVS for their bikes and all the stuff they're doing, their service centres have been a mess for far too long.

BHPian ManualMaestro recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Hello everyone!
I'm a proud owner of TVS Apache 160 4V HP since 2021. This is my first bike and I have put relatively low kms on it (around 9k). Still, the bike has been an absolute joy to ride. The exhaust is bassy, happy, high revving engine, great looks (love the side profile) and more than enough performance for a new rider. There have been no major issues, other than a simple recent suspension leak, and it has completely changed my decision to upgrade to the bigger sibling RTR310 in near future. I've laid out the events below:

1. Had been facing suspension leak issue since a month. Got time on 13-10-24 and visited Litra TVS to get bike serviced. Job card was made for the issue, waited from 9:30 AM to around 5:00 PM (6-7hrs) just to know that they forgot to do the repair job.
Promised me to do it on priority a week later on priority.

2. Visited Litra TVS again on 20-10-24 for the suspension job. Reminded and urged them about their promise. Still had to wait from 9:30AM to around 2:00 PM (5hrs), so much for their priority service. Was not satisfied with the end result, but thought must be due to new parts.
This whole ordeal was off the records.

3. Issue still persisted after a month, so raised a complaint with TVS on their mail:

Got a call from the manager requesting to visit again.

4. Visited again on my holiday 15-10-24 (Guru Nanak Jayanti holiday). First the floor manager Mr. Ganesh flat out refused any problem after test riding my bike. On urging him and after talking with manager, he accepted to check once. While I was waiting for my “priority service”, some fellow customers showed interest in my issue. While showing them, I noticed that the same suspension leg had leaked again, which went unnoticed by Mr. Ganesh on his test ride:

Told him the same and he took the bike in within minutes now.

5. While checking for oil quantity, it was found out to be 120ml in both legs. The floor manager asked around different engineers and he told that it must be 150ml.

I was not satisfied with the answer of engineer so I pulled the Owner’s manual from TVS’s official website and to my horror, there it was mentioned 240ml for each leg!

When I confronted the engineer, he said “We always put 150ml only and it fixes this issue. We follow the board over there”.
The board in question:

The board looked legit, but it had data for “Apache 160” while mine was “Apache 160 4V”. Then it clicked in my mind that the 4V redesign was introduced later in the Apache lineup, the Apache 160 2V is simply called the Apache 160. Pulling up the Owner’s manual for Apache 160 2V confirmed my hypothesis. Shocking that a customer could figure it out while the technicians working there for years couldn’t..

The worst part is, even after showing all this evidence, the fact that their information board was outdated, was not acknowledged by ANYONE in the service centre, not the engineer, the floor manager, nor the service centre manager. They just had one response, “The technicians working from years wont be wrong right?”. It really felt like talking to a wall. The engineer also had the audacity to say that “Company has printed wrong info”.

Two important takeaways from this:

1. I was charged cost of oil and labour for both suspension legs, but only one was leaking, so they took out oil from the healthy one??
2. Every Apache 160 4V owner who faced the similar issue and came to this service centre is going about with half as much oil in their front suspension? In my experience, my bike has been unstable at highway speeds, so others might also be experiencing the same? No wonder I don’t see many Apaches on the road.. The owners must have gotten fed up and sold them off.

I was really done with them at this point and asked the manager to give me in writing, what is being done to my bike. She denied, but after some argument, she agreed.

Once the work was done, I took a test ride and the issue was still there. The suspension simply compresses too much causing higher load on front tyre. I’ve experience slight wobbles when going through minor road irregularities.
When I asked for the written acknowledgement, they flat out denied, saying since the bill amount is 0, we cant give anything. I asked the manager to give in writing and she also denied. The service advisors came in the room and asked “What happened?”. I told the issue and he said, “You should have come to me na? Why didn’t you come?” and tried to push the blame on me. I was like, “If your engineers, the floor manager and even the service center manager is not listening to me, will I get a dream that YOU will make things happen?”, which was followed by a silence. Then they started saying, “Pull in the bike, we’ll put as much as he’s saying” and this time I denied since I didn’t had confidence in them, and I was not willing to waste anymore than the 5 hours already spent. After a bit more argument, I left.

6. After reaching home, I sent a new mail to TVS customer care, explaining the whole ordeal:

This time, I specifically mentioned 3 points I wanted action on:
1. Confirmation from an official TVS engineer on the correct oil amount for the front suspension of the TVS Apache 160 4V, as per the manual (240ml or 150ml).
2. A referral to a trusted and reliable TVS service centre to resolve my bike's issue urgently. I have already spent three days dealing with this unprofessionalism at Litra TVS.
3. A thorough investigation and proper training for the engineers at Litra TVS, as the entire management, including the Floor Manager and Service Centre Manager, appear utterly incompetent.

Now I'm awaiting their reply. If this simple issue is not resolved, I'm seriously considering going through Consumer Forum. As much as I love TVS for their bikes and all the stuff they're doing, their service centres have been a mess for far too long. I was seriously considering upgrading to the RTR310, but after my exerience with their service centre on this simple issue, I cannot imagine what will happen if something went wrong with a much more expensive, tech loaded bike.

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The wiring harness kit was covered under warranty terms, and I had to pay only the labor charge Rs.708.

BHPian nairrk recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

There is a problem with my Scooter.

The scooter was idle for a week and after that on Monday (18th Nov), morning I tried to start the scooter, but it's dead. When I inserted the key and tried to ignite, but found no display on the dial and the start button also dead.

Tried to kick-start - no good. I called FNG guy, who came and towed the scooter to his garage. I recommended changing the battery since the scooter is almost 3 years old.

Once the new battery was installed, the scooter started and rode the scooter for about half a kilometer and the vehicle stopped and display went dead again. I called the garage guy, who came and towed the scooter again to the garage.

They wanted to check all the wiring and fuses, for which they asked some time, so I left the scooter for overnight. Next day when I checked they said the Sensor board might have to be changed which may not be available locally hence recommended to take the scooter to TVS service center itself.

Accordingly, I spoke to the TVS service executive who asked me either to drop the scooter to their place or if they want to arrange pick up then it may take a day. So, I asked the garage boys to drop the scooter to the TVS, for which I agreed to pay something towards their charges.

The Scooter was given to TVS ASS yesterday noontime, but they said they are fully occupied with service vehicles and wanted a day to check my vehicle. I called them just now, but they still not able to find the fault yet.

What could be the problem - any guess?

BHPian nairrk shared the below update on this matter:

Update

After waiting 8 days, today the local Service center received the wiring harness kit and the scooter was ready to pick up at 3pm today.

As of now, it is working fine.

The wiring harness kit was covered under warranty terms, and I had to pay only the labor charge Rs.708 (Rs.600 + 108 taxes). They also did a water service after changing the wiring kit.

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The 2025 edition gets dual-channel ABS from the mid-variant onwards.

TVS has launched the 2025 edition of the Ronin, with prices starting at Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom).

The updated TVS Ronin was showcased at MotoSoul last year. The bike gets three colour options, including two new shades of Glacier Silver and Charcoal Ember. Notably, the 2025 edition gets dual-channel ABS from the mid-variant onwards.

The TVS Ronin is a neo-retro motorcycle featuring a circular LED headlamp and an integrated T-shaped LED daytime running light. The bike has a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a single-piece seat, dual-tone alloy wheels, a blacked-out engine and exhaust and a digital mono-pod instrument console.

The Ronin is powered by a 225.9cc, single-cylinder engine. It delivers 20 BHP @ 7,750 rpm and 20 Nm @ 3,750 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch.

The Ronin is fitted with an upside-down front fork and a mono-shock at the rear. The brake setup comprises of discs at both ends. The base variant gets single-channel ABS.

The TVS X uses a 4.44 kWh battery pack offering a range of 140 km.

TVS X electric scooter was launched in August 2023. Now, almost two years later, customer deliveries of the flagship e-scooter have finally commenced.

The first units were delivered in Bangalore. Deliveries will begin in four more cities in the next phase.

The TVS X is based on the company's new 'Xleton' architecture. Its design is inspired by the Creon concept that was showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo. It has a maxi-scooter look featuring sporty, dual-tone bodywork, a stepped seat and a 10.25-inch touchscreen instrument console.

The TVS X uses a 4.44 kWh battery pack offering a range of 140 km. It powers a ram-air-cooled permanent magnet mid-drive motor that generates a continuous power of 9.38 BHP. It has three riding modes: Xtealth, Xtride and Xonic. TVS claims the X can sprint from 0-60 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while its top speed is 105 km/h.

The e-scooter comes with a telescopic fork at the front and a single-sided swingarm with an offset mono-shock at the rear. It rides on 12-inch alloy wheels, while braking duties are handled by 220 mm front and 195 mm rear disc brakes, supported by single-channel ABS.

Source: Autocar India

My growing need to ride bikes have only been increasing with the passage of time and with intermittent rides.

BHPian shresan23 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

I have always been fascinated by automobiles as such, cars, bikes and almost anything on or off wheels.

With cars taking the top spot, bikes, a close second. My growing need to ride bikes have only been increasing with the passage of time and with intermittent rides. I have finally gotten the permission to purchase a bike of my own (with my own money of course, 21 year old on an articleship stipend.)

My budget is stretched to a strict 2 lakhs on road, Chennai. Mileage is not the biggest concern as my duty runs are only 10kms a day. I am buying one for the sheer pleasure of riding. (how B2B traffic will help this, is beyond me, but this is more of a youthful and impulsive decision)

I want a bike that is >200cc. I know i am asking a lot for a beginner, but the sub 200cc bikes just seem so underpowered and weak. They dont seem like they have the kick. Of course, TDs will take place, once i have lined up bikes from your suggestions, but, my general opinion is that the sub 200cc bikes, are weak. I am open to arguments that change my mind.

I absolutely hate the bikes that look like proper sport bikes. Naturally that brings me to Retro Classics and Cafe Racers.

Now, i guess the list has been condensed.

1. RE - Hunter, Bullet, Classic, Even Meteor if i get a good deal.
2. Jawa and Yezdi
3. TVS Ronin
4. Honda CB350 series (too expensive, unless i get good discounts)(also, please enlighten me as to the material differences in the models)
5. Hero Mavrick and the Harley counterpart (not keen, due to the bad reviews and 440 seems like an overkill
6. Karizma, an exception to the rule, because nostalgia. (would get vehement opposition, due to the pillion seat being placed at the first floor. My 5 footer mom would have to dive onto the bike)
7. Avenger 220 Street

I have been riding an electric scooter for a couple of years now. Planning to keep it, for my dad and other small commutes (and for saving a little bit of petrol cost here and there)

I would also like to look at electric bikes, but i am not too keen. The silent, torque-ey runs and their fascinations have faded. I no longer do pulls from signals, just to show off the torque of an electric motor. So, electric bikes are on the back burner

Besides, i also have eyes for the Yamaha fz-x, which looks like a cafe racer but is sub 200cc. One of my mates reported a fire issue under his seat, wherein a fire promptly burst out, in the named location. Scary.

Also, on the back burner, is the pulsar 150, the Classic one from a very famous tamil movie. If all else fails, bajaj it is.

This is it. Please do give me valuable insights, as to the bike, my choice, whether i should purchase it fresh or seconds, etc.,

Here's what BHPian Ratan Prabhu had to say on the matter:

Suggest you to not restrict the choice with engine CC limit. Take a test ride of the Yamaha MT15. It's a lightweight fun bike specially in the city. Lacks pillion support.

If you want more power, check out Honda CB300F. It is also lighweight, more powerful and has good torque. Only disadvantage is I'm not sure how well the BigWing service support will be.

Both the above should cost on road around 2.10L in Chennai.

Best value (performance) for money would have been Pulsar NS400Z but not suggesting as it is a 40bhp bike which may not be ideal as a first bike and it will go up to 2.30L on road Chennai.

Cheers.

Here's what BHPian anjan_c2007 had to say on the matter:

The RE range is quite good and these bikes sell. You can select one of your choice. The Jawas and Hondas (Big Wing bikes) are not selling due to obvious reasons and need to be kept at a distance.

TVS Ronin and the Bajaj Pulsar / Avenger ranges are good bikes too. TVS bike components are long lasting but many of the Bajaj bike components conk off even prematurely ( not sure how much they have improvised lately ).

Finally, you can browse through Team BHP two wheeler sales on relevant threads. As I have burnt my fingers, I would suggest purchase of a bike that sells well. Spares for the lemon bikes could go out of stock sooner than for the better selling ones.

Here's what BHPian wheelspinner had to say on the matter:

The Pulsar 150 is the best for a beginner. Please don't even look at 200 cc. It is a murder weapon between your two legs. Trust me, you will be very much inclined to ride fast and then get into an accident. This is my story, I crashed my NS200 (bought for cheap second hand) and broke my leg after getting confident riding it for a while. Our roads are best suited for max 150-180 cc bikes. Anything higher is dangerous, best suited for expressways.

One more thing that works against your favour is that every 200cc+ bike (performance oriented) will heat up like crazy, which will be inconvenient even though manageable in B2B traffic. Also comes with all the expensive maintenance of changing coolant, flushing it and all.

For just city rides, a Pulsar will be fun and punchy. Good luck. Based on my experience of 10 years riding the wild cities.

Keep in mind, in cities you have to be very agile. In your TD, take sharp cuts and see if you can maneuver the bike quickly without stressing out. The REs are very heavy in traffic. Not for a beginner.

Here's what BHPian FireBlade had to say on the matter:

If you can stretch your budget to around 2.5 lacs, then CB350 RS would be a perfect choice for you. Currently I own CB350(Classic) and it's one hell of a bike from looks to comfort to sound/feel and everything. It feels very special as well.

However, as a first time rider, you could also go for Hornet 2.0. It has a very punchy 184.4cc engine that is both smooth and powerful at the same time in typical Honda fashion. The motor is extremely tractable inside town/city and is very fast when you want it to be. It has power to entertain without overwhelming you. I own this beauty as well and absolutely love it.

Kindly go and take a test-ride of Hornet 2.0 and decide for yourself

Here's what BHPian NiInJa had to say on the matter:

Similar to finding a life partner, you won't find the 'best' bike, but you will have to make it perfect for 'you' over time. If you are ready to accept this fact, then any bike you have your heart on, you will make peace with it, despite its shortcomings

Here are some tips that will help you (or confuse you further)

• Short stroke, 4 valve cooled engine: usually rev happy and ready to lurch ahead. But torque concentrated in higher revs -> Have to work with throttle, but power will not taper off at higher rpms -> Higher top speed, sweet sound at higher rpms
• Long stroke, 2 valve engine will oil cooler -> More Torque produced lower down, power tapers at higher rpms -> Easy to ride in cities and less twisting of throttle -> Get noisy above legal speeds with no perceptible feel of increase in power.
• Sharper rake angle (R15) -> Sharper feel at front, good on twisties and safer to lean
• Longer rake angle (Avenger) -> Loose front feel, not good/confidence inspiring when leaning in
• Longer Swingarm (Yamaha FZ250, Dominar, Avenger) -> better feeling of stability at straight line, but risk of rear wheel locking when braking.
• Cradle frame (old Pulsars) -> Engine resting on chassis. Higher center of gravity -> less 'stickiness' on the road -> Higher weight
• Deltabox/Trellis/Single tube frame -> Engine suspended from mount points. Lower center of gravity -> More sticky feel -> Less weight (depends on materials used as well)
• Handlebar, footpeg and seat geometry : will give you either a normal, relaxed, sporty or offroading stance on the bike. Make sure you test this out.

I always felt the Honda Unicorn is the best bike ever made  If only it had more power.

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The King EV Max e-rickshaw has a top speed of 60 km/h and can cover 179 km on a single charge.

TVS Motor Company has launched the King EV Max e-rickshaw priced at Rs 2.95 lakh (ex-showroom). It is the brand’s first electric 3-wheeler.

The TVS King EV Max comes with LED headlamps and taillights and TVS SmartXonnect, offering features like real-time navigation and vehicle diagnostics.

The King EV Max e-rickshaw is powered by a 51.2V lithium-ion LFP battery, offering a range of 179 km on a single charge. The battery can be charged from 0 to 80% in 2 hours and 15 minutes and it takes 3.5 hours to charge it to 100%.

TVS hasn’t shared the exact specifications of the electric motor. However, the company claims that the e-rickshaw can accelerate from 0-30 km/h in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 60 km/h. Top speed varies depending on the driving mode. In ECO mode, speed is restricted to 40 km/h and 50 km/h in City mode. Top speed is achieved in Power mode.

Initially, the TVS King EV Max will be available across select dealerships in UP, Bihar, J&K, Delhi and West Bengal. It comes with a 6-year / 150,000 km warranty and 24/7 roadside assistance for the first 3 years.

The new platforms are reportedly in advanced stages of development.

According to a media report, Norton Motorcycles is working on two new platforms for India. These are expected to spawn models with engine capacities ranging from 350cc to 650cc.

The TVS-owned British motorcycle brand is said to be developing a 350-450cc platform aimed at Indian and other developing markets, while the other one is believed to be a 600-650cc global architecture.

The new platforms are reportedly in advanced stages of development. However, the exact details of the bikes that will be based on these platforms are unclear. That being said, reports suggest that one of the models could be a 350-450cc modern classic that could target Royal Enfield.

Norton Motorcycles was acquired by TVS Motor Company in 2020. The Indian 2-wheeler maker has already invested 200 million pounds in the company to develop new products and expand its market.

Source: Car and Bike

A grab handle has been provided to improve ingress and egress. There’s also a first aid box that’s mounted on the C-pillar

BHPian Omkar recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Big shoutout to libranof1987 for shooting these pictures & his coverage of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Thanks for sharing, man!

Hyundai and TVS have announced that they are exploring the possibilities of partnering up to develop electric 3-wheelers and micro 4-wheelers. They unveiled the Micro Mobility Concept EVs at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Here’s the E4W Concept car which is a 4-seater car for last-mile mobility:

You get a tall windshield with a single wiper and sleek ORVMs:

There’s a nice display in the front which I’m guessing will be customizable to display any text:

It has an open cart-like design with plenty of straight-cut elements:

A very simple and minimalistic dashboard design. You have to pull on the red strap to open the door:

Big rear windshield as well as an oval stop light:

Small fan for the rear passengers and also an umbrella holder:

A grab handle has been provided to improve ingress and egress. There’s also a first aid box that’s mounted on the C-pillar:

A look at the rear seats:

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