Updated TVS Akula 310 spied testing

The TVS Akula 310, rumoured to be christened Apache 310 RR, has been spotted undergoing trials near Bangalore. Unlike previous test mules, this motorcycle featured fairing-mounted mirrors.

While the TVS Akula has been caught on camera several times, the test mules featured handlebar mounted mirrors, which is a little odd for a fully-faired motorcycle. Now however, it seems like the production model will feature faring-mounted mirrors. To make it production feasible, TVS has revised the design of Akula as compared to the original concept. The front-end gets a twin headlamp setup with a tall windscreen. The tail section now gets a pillion seat while the race-spec exhaust has been ditched in favour of a conventional end can. The clip-on handlebars have also been raised to make it more comfortable for everyday use.

At the heart of the Akula is a 313cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, mated to a six-speed transmission. This engine has been borrowed from the BMW G310R, which is expected to be launched in India next year year. The Akula will be TVS' first fully-faired production motorcycle, and will compete against the KTM RC200.  

Source - rushlane