TVS has increased the price of its flagship sportbike, BS6 Apache RR 310. Now, it retails at Rs 2.45 lakh. It is the first time after the BS6 up-gradation when the company has raised its price.
| TVS Apache RR 310 BS6 |
Price (Ex-showroom India) |
| New BS6 Price | Rs 2,45,000 |
|
Old BS6 Price |
Rs 2,40,000 |
| Difference | + Rs 5000 |
As it is clear from the table, the BS6 Apache 310 now demands a premium of Rs 5,000.
Features
It is important to mention that the new asking price doesn't attract any changes to the mechanical or to the feature list. It still comes with the same set of equipment which includes a hazard lamp, color TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, and turn-by-turn navigation assist. Other important features include the functionality to accept and reject calls, four riding modes (Rain, Urban, Sport, Track), and a dual-channel ABS setup, etc.
Engine
The TVS Apache RR 310 is powered by a 312.2cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 34PS of max power and 27.3Nm of peak torque. It comes mated to a 6-speed transmission with a slipper clutch.
Underpinnings
The bike consists of an upside fork at the front and a KYB-tuned rear monoshock with the aluminium swingarm. The braking duties are handled by a 300mm petal disc at the front with a radial caliper and a 240mm petal disc at the rear. It also gets a dual-channel ABS setup. The ABS sensitivity varies according to the selected riding mode.
Rivals
In its segment, the 2020 TVS Apache RR 310 performs against the KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 300, and Benelli 302R. However, apart from the KTM offering all the others bikes are yet to be updated on new emission norms.
| Model |
TVS Apache RR 310 BS6 |
KTM RC 390 |
| Price | Rs 2.45 lakh | Rs. 2.53 lakh |
Though, after a price hike, it is still cheaper than its core rival- KTM RC 390.
