TVS Apache RTX 300 Launch Date, Price, Specs & Features
Excitement’s in the air for bike lovers everywhere, the TVS Apache RTX 300 is about to join the adventure party, and honestly, it’s about time. You know that feeling when you’re counting down to your weekend ride with just the right mix of nerves and anticipation? That’s pretty much what the buzz feels like right now, because TVS has finally set the date in stone: the Apache RTX 300 officially launches on October 15, 2025. Mark the calendar, leave yourself a sticky note, or just start dropping hints in your WhatsApp group. This one’s got adventure written all over it, both literally and figuratively.
Now, about the price, because let’s face it, wallet-friendliness matters even when you’re daydreaming of the open highway. TVS is going bold and competitive here, with an expected price tag hovering around ₹2.5–₹2.9 lakh ex-showroom. Will this make KTM and Royal Enfield scramble to improve their offerings? Hard to say, but my group chat’s already got furious debates going between “KTM loyalists” and those who love an underdog. One thing’s sure: the RTX 300 is poised to tempt first-time ADV buyers and seasoned tourers looking for reliable performance without emptying their fixed deposits.
What about mileage? That’s a bit hush-hush at the time of writing, and yes, it’s annoying when manufacturers play coy. Still, given that TVS wants this bike to be as at home in Ladakh as it is weaving through Bengaluru traffic, you can bet it’ll aim to deliver competitive figures that think “good enough that your fuel stops don’t ruin your adventure story” territory. If some early test rides are to be believed, expect it to snugly fit into that 28–32 kmpl adventure bike sweet spot. Bless the engineers who think about our fuel bills.
The engine is where TVS is really showing off, though. Nestled inside is a brand-new 299cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder powerhouse, lovingly known as the RTX D4. It’s expected to put out a pretty lively 35 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 28.5 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. I remember the first time I rode a similarly specced bike felt like I’d suddenly grown a pair of wings, or at least a bolder right wrist. This engine, with its slick 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch, is shaping up to be a game-changer for the brand. It’ll do city runs, highway blasts, and if you ask nicely, probably carry all your overpacking sins on a weekend trail ride.
Let’s get into the features, because, wow, there’s a lot. TVS is throwing tech at this bike like confetti at a wedding. You get a 5-inch colour TFT display (hello maps, calls, and SMS alerts on your dash), smartphone connectivity, full-LED lighting, ride modes, and traction control, and that’s just scratching the surface. Dual-channel ABS comes standard, there’s talk of switchable rear ABS, and I wouldn’t be shocked if someone finds cruise control on there during launch week. It all just screams, “I’m ready for whatever the road throws at me.” I once thought all these gizmos were just marketing fluff until the day my bike’s nav system saved me from miles of potholes during a Mumbai monsoon. Give it to me, TVS.
Now, design is always personal, but the Apache RTX 300’s look is growing on me fast. Tall stance, chunky beak, huge windshield, and that sharp dual-LED headlamp this thing doesn’t just want to go places, it wants to make an entrance. There’s a muscular tank (perfect for gripping with your legs during gnarly bits), split seats, a minimalist tail, and bodywork that says, “I’ll take a mud bath and look good doing it.” I’m not the only one who’ll appreciate those tubeless dual-purpose tyres on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels. My favourite breakfast run often ends with an “accidental” off-road detour, and this setup has me grinning already.
Underneath it all, you get a robust trellis frame, a plush upside-down front fork, and a well-damped monoshock, all the bones you need for a bike that’s expected to handle both pothole-riddled city roads and those wild, unplanned detours. TVS is deliberately keeping some details (like colour options and final riding geometry) under wraps, typical, right? but what’s public so far is promising and purposeful. And if you’ve ever had to explain to your partner why you “needed” another ADV bike, just send them a picture of the RTX 300 with its windscreen glinting in the sun.
Sure, it’s early days, real verdicts always come when the first reviews and test rides hit YouTube. But all signs point to TVS going all-in with the Apache RTX 300: genuine adventure cred, plenty of tech, and a design that’ll turn heads at chai stops from Manali to Munnar. It’s about to get a little more crowded in the midweight ADV game and a little more interesting. So, are you booking a test ride, or just quietly scrolling through photos pretending your old bike’s not jealous? Either way, adventure’s calling, and the RTX 300 might just be the answer.
