TVS has launched fully faired sports bike TVS APACHE RR 310s. It is a track oriented bike which has been wind tunnel tested, sharp eye-catching features and premium quality touch. TVS APACHE RR 310s bike is an entry-level sports bike, it has to compete with the likes of the twin-cylinder engine of Yamaha YZF-R3 and the Kawasaki Ninja 300. This bike is more accessible than Kawasaki Ninja and Benelli.While it faces fierce completion of KTM RC 390. The bike is targeted toward young riders who want comfort and speed. Pricing of this bike is reasonable for the features it comes with it. It can even compete with European motorcycles.

Engine

TVS APACHE RR 310s has 313cc single-cylinder engine, producing at 35PS and 27.5Nm. The six-speed transmission, with 41 teeth chain sprockets and the engine uses reverse incline architecture (the cylinder is inclined towards rear and has its air intake towards the front and the exhaust towards the rear).

The engine is designed with an integral crankshaft with one-piece construction and split connecting rod that makes it more compact. Thus, fitted Fuel Injected from Bosch make it crisp and refined fuel supply. The company claims 0-60 Kmph within 2.93 seconds and top speed 160Kmph, the exhaust note is a typical sports bike with a single cylinder. The clutch and gearbox are fine-tuned. The bike can be easily maneuvered in heavy traffic condition, keep in mind it does not sports tourer bike but a street legal sports bikes. In the hands of an experience, rider bike can give a different feel.

Handling

It is fitted with trellis frame attached with aluminum die-cast swing arm, the rear subframe is bolted. TVS motors and KYB has developed 41mm upside down forks and monoshock. The suspension set up has been designed for city and sporting riding. Thus enabling bike for flicking and attacking the corner precisely.

Michelin Pilot street tyres keep the beast planted on the road, a combination of 110/70 at the front and 150/60 tyre at the rare. Braking component consists of petal discs at both ends-a single 300mmdisc at the front with a radial caliper and 240mm disc at the rear.

Specifications

Displacement 312
No. of cylinder 1
Maximum Power 34 HP @9700 rpm
Maximum Torque 27.2 NM @7700 rpm
Seat Height 810 mm
Ground Clearance 180mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 169.5 kg
Fuel Tank 11 litres
Top Speed 160 Kmph
Available Colors Matte Black, Gloss Red

Engine & Gearbox

Displacement 312.2 cc
No. of Cylinders 1
No. of Gears 6
Maximum Powers 34 HP @9700 rpm
Maximum Torque 27.2 NM@ 7700 rpm
Engine Description 312.2cc, SI, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Single-Cylinder, liquid-Cooled, Reverse Inclined
Compression Ratio 10.9:1
Bore 80 mm
Stroke 62.1
Air Filter Type Dry Paper Filter
Fuel Type Petrol
Idling Speed 1700+- 200 rpm
Bore to Stroke Ratio 1.29
Bharat Stage IV (BS4) Yes
Clutch Wet multi-plate, 8-plate design
Gear Pattern 1 down, 5-up

Brakes & Suspension

Front Brake 300mm Petal Disc with ABS
Rear Brake 240mm Petal Disc with ABS
Brake Fluid DoT 4
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS 2-channel ABS
Front Suspension Inverted Cartridge Telescopic forks (USD)
Rear Suspension 2-arm aluminum die-cast swing arm, monotube floating piston gas assisted shock absorber

Wheels and Tyres

Front Tyre 110/70 R17 M/C 54H
Rear Tyre 150/60 R17 M/C 66H
Front Wheel MT 3.0 x 17”
Rear Wheel MT 4.0 x 17”
Wheel Size 17-inch
Wheel Type Cast aluminum wheels
Tubeless Tyres Yes
Alloy Wheels Yes

Dimensions, Weight & Capacities

Overall length 2001mm
Overall worth 786 mm
Overall height 1135 mm
Ground clearance 180 mm
Seat height 810 mm
Wheelbase 1365 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 169.5kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 11 liters
Maximum Payload 130 kg

Performance & Mileage

0-60 Kmph 2.93 secs
0-100 Kmph 7.17 secs
Top Speed 160 Kmph

Comports & Convenience

Engine Kill Switch Yes
RPM/Gear Display Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes
Gear Indicator Yes

Instrument Console

Speedometer Digital
Tachometer Digital
Trip Meter Digital
Odometer Digital
Clock Digital

 

ABS light Yes
RPM/Gear Display Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital
Low Fuel Warning light Yes
Gear Indicator Yes

Battery

Battery Type Maintenance Free
Capacity 8Ah
Electric Start 12V

Lighting

Head Light Bi-LED Projector,300x13V
Tail Light LED
Turn Signal Light(Front) LED
Turn Signal Light(Rear) LED
LED Lamps Yes
Projector Head Light Yes
Automatic Headlamp On(AHO) Yes

Other Specifications

Frame/Chassis Trellis Frame, Split Chassis
Exhaust/Muffler Single pipe and single body design

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