New TVS Apache RR310 BS6 launched in India; priced at Rs 2.40 lakhs

- New TVS Apache RR310 launched at Rs 2.40 lakhs

- Gets a new five-inch full-colour TFT instrument cluster

- Comes with four riding modes for different riding conditions

TVS Motor Company has launched the new model of its flagship offering, the Apache RR310, in India. The motorcycle has been priced at Rs 2.40 lakhs (ex-showroom) which is a premium of around Rs 16,000 over the previous version. Besides the new BS6-compliant engine, the fully-faired supersport has received a host of updates to justify the premium. 

To start with, the new Apache RR310 now gets a ride-by-wire throttle with four riding modes including sport, track, urban and rain for varying riding conditions. For sport and track mode, the 312.2cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor unleashes all the power it packs – 33.5bhp at 9,700rpm and 27.3Nm at 7,700rpm. As for urban and rain mode, it restricts the power delivery to 24.5bhp at 7,600rpm and 25Nm at 6,700rpm. Additionally, the response of ABS is also tweaked according to the selected riding mode. It comes mated to a six-speed gearbox with slipper clutch. TVS has also introduced its new GTT (glide through technology) for smooth low-speed riding in traffic. 

Another major update comes in the form of a five-inch full-color TFT instrument cluster, in place of the previous LCD display. This unit features TVS’ SmartXonnect technology which allows the rider to connect their smartphone with the display for receiving call and message notifications while accessing navigation. The console also shows varying information depending on the selected riding mode and gets different layout for each mode. For shifting through various menus on the display, TVS has also updated the switchgear of the motorcycle.

In terms of styling, while the overall design of the RR310 remains unchanged, it gets a new dual-tone colour scheme which is a combination of gloss black and matte grey. Meanwhile, the new Apache RR310 has remained majorly unchanged in terms of hardware, except for the new Michelin Road 5 tyres. Underpinned by a split trellis frame, it is suspended by upside down forks up front and a monoshock at the rear. Braking handled by disc brakes at both ends assisted by dual-channel ABS. 

In terms of competition, the new TVS Apache RR310 competes against the Kawasaki Ninja 300 and the new BS6 KTM RC 390.