TVS Motor Company is widely expected to launch its first true adventure-touring motorcycle, the Apache RTX 300 (ADV), on 15 October 2025.
This launch would mark TVS’s entry into the rapidly growing sub-500 cc adventure (ADV) segment in India, bringing competition to the likes of KTM, Royal Enfield, Yezdi, and others. Here’s a consolidated look at what’s known, speculated, and anticipated about the Apache RTX 300 ADV as the October launch draws near.
Expected Launch & Positioning
- According to multiple reports, TVS has confirmed the RTX 300 will be launched on 15 October 2025.
- Some media have already received launch invites from TVS, reinforcing that the date is firm.
- The RTX 300 is positioned as a mid-capacity adventure-tourer. It is expected to slot between the KTM 250 Adventure and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in terms of performance, features, and price.
- As TVS’s first ADV model, this will also be the first motorcycle to carry their new “RTX” sub-brand (alongside their RTR for street, RR for sport).
Powertrain, Chassis & Mechanical Specs
While TVS hasn’t officially confirmed full specs yet, leaks, patent filings, and spy shots provide a good picture:
- The bike is expected to use a new 299 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine (sometimes referred to as “RT-XD4” or “RTX D4”) developed in-house by TVS.
- Power and torque figures are likely 35 PS at ~9,000 rpm and 28.5 Nm at ~7,000 rpm.
- The engine will be paired to a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper/assist clutch.
- The chassis architecture is expected to employ a steel trellis frame (or a frame of a similar concept) with a separate sub-frame.
- Suspension duties are likely handled by inverted front forks (USD) and a rear monoshock (likely preload adjustable).
- Wheel sizes are expected to be 19-inch front and 17-inch rear (alloys) with dual-purpose tyres (rather road-biased) and disc brakes front and rear with dual-channel ABS.
- Leaked images and patents also hint at adventure-style design features: a tall windscreen, beak-style front fender, muscular tank extensions, slim tail, and protective elements.
In spy reports, TVS’s Managing Director Sudarshan Venu was seen personally riding a test mule, suggesting the product is in its final validation stage.
Features & Electronics
Given how feature-rich TVS’s 300–310 cc bikes already are, expectations are high that the RTX 300 will bring strong technology at its price point:
- A TFT display (full-color) with smartphone connectivity is expected, possibly with turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth, and call/SMS alerts.
- Ride modes, traction control, and possibly a quickshifter (bi-directional or at least upshifts) are rumored.
- Other expected electronics include switchable ABS, cruise control, and possibly more advanced features in higher variants.
However, it remains to be seen how many of these features will make it into the base variant, and which will be reserved for higher trims (if multiple trims are offered).
Price Expectations & Competitors
- The ex-showroom pricing is widely estimated to land around ₹2,50,000 (₹2.5 lakh) in India, though some sources predict a ceiling in the range of ₹2,60,000 to ₹2,90,000.
- The bike will likely compete with the KTM 250 Adventure, Yezdi Adventure, Suzuki V-Strom SX, and possibly higher-end machines like the KTM 390 Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
- TVS will have to balance features, off-road capability, and pricing carefully to make the RTX 300 attractive in this competitive bracket.
Challenges & What to Watch
- Because many details are leaked or speculative, the final specifications and features may see changes at launch.
- The challenge for TVS will be to ensure the bike handles well both on tarmac and light off-road, since adventure buyers expect versatility.
- Durability, service network, and parts support will matter greatly in this segment.
- How TVS positions multiple variants (if any) and feature differentiation will also influence buyer perception.
All in all, the 15 October 2025 launch of the TVS Apache RTX 300 ADV is one of the most anticipated motorcycle events of the year in India. If TVS can deliver on power, features, and pricing, it could shake up the mid-capacity adventure-bike segment in a meaningful way.