TVS Apache RR 310
The TVS Apache RR 310 is a sport bike made by the TVS Motor Company in collaboration with BMW Motorrad that was launched in India on December 6, 2017 .[2] It uses a 312.2 cc (19.05 cu in) single-cylinder, four-stroke, SI, liquid-cooled reverse inclined engine.
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| Manufacturer | TVS Motor Company |
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| Assembly | Hosur, India |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 312.2 cc (19.05 cu in) liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, 4v, DOHC, reverse inclined |
| Bore / stroke | 80 mm × 62.1 mm (3.15 in × 2.44 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.9:1 |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) (claimed)[1] |
| Power | 25 kW (34 hp)@ 9,700 rpm (claimed)[1] |
| Torque | 27.3 N⋅m (20.1 lbf⋅ft) @ 7,700 rpm (claimed)[1] |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Frame type | aluminium Trellis race spec frame |
| Suspension | Front: KYB inverted cartridge telescopic fork Rear: 2-arm aluminium die-cast swing-arm, mono tube floating piston gas assisted shock |
| Brakes | Front:Four piston radial fixed caliper
300mm Petal Disc with ABS Rear: Single piston axial floating caliper 240mm Petal Disc with ABS |
| Tires | Michelin Pilot Street
Front: 110/70-R17 M/C 54H Rear: 150/60-R17 M/C 66H |
| Wheelbase | 1,365 mm (53.7 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,001 mm (78.8 in) W: 786 mm (30.9 in) H: 1,135 mm (44.7 in) |
| Seat height | 810 mm (32 in) |
| Weight | 169.5 kg (374 lb) (claimed)[1] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 11 l (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal) |
| Related | TVS Apache |
Although the Apache RR 310's engine is from BMW Motorrad's BMW G310 R platform, the RR310 is designed entirely by TVS's team in India. It is TVS's first fully-faired motorcycle.[3]
Design
The Apache RR310 is a fully faired motorcycle with sports-tourer style seating configuration inspired from sharks. The engine uses a reverse inclined configuration. The bike has dual LED projector headlamps.[3]
Electronics
The RR310 has variety of electronics compared to other motorcycles in the Apache series like the RTR200 4V.
Electronics:-
- Anti-lock braking system: Dual channel
- Rear wheel lift-off protection
- Electronic throttle control: It has four settings, namely Track mode, Sport mode, Urban mode, and Rain mode. Urban and Rain modes limit engine output and maximum speed
- Electronic fuel injection
- Race computer: Provides various tools such as timers and telemetry, and ergonomics for racing and sports.
Mechanics
Updates
2019 Update
In May 2019, the motorcycle was updated with a slipper clutch, and the company also introduced a new colour named 'Phantom Black', which replaced the old 'Matte Black' colour.[4]
2020 Update
In January 2020, the motorcycle was launched to cater to the newest emission norms of India known as BS6. Ride by wire throttle gives this motorcycle a better throttle response. Power and torque output remained unchanged. A new colour named 'Titanium Black' was introduced, which replaced the recently introduced 'Phantom Black' colour. The motorcycle was also updated with features like colour TFT screen instrument cluster with mobile phone connectivity and 4 riding modes (Urban, Rain, Sport, and Track). The urban and Rain modes produces low power and torque which offers better fuel consumption. The other updates were newer Michelin Road 5 tyres and the Glide Thru Technology Plus.[5]
Performance
The motorcycle's performance numbers as[1] provided by the company are:-
- Max. speed: 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Acceleration (0-2sec): 46.7 km/h (29.0 mph).
- 0-60 km/h (37 mph): (time in sec): 2.93 s.
- 0-100 km/h (62 mph): (time in sec): 7.17s.
International launch
In September 2018, TVS launched the bike in Nepal, and in Peru in December 2018.[6][7]
See also
References
- "TVS Apache RR 310 Pure Racecraft - Ultimate Track Weapon". TVS Apache. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- "2018 TVS Apache RR 310 Launched - TVS Apache RR 310 Price Rs 2.05 lakh - Autocar India". Autocar India. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- "TVS Apache RR 310 Price, Mileage, Review - TVS Bikes". NDTV Auto. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- "2019 TVS Apache RR 310 launched at Rs 2.27 lakh". Autocar India. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
- "2020 BS6 TVS Apache RR 310 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 2.40 Lakh". CarandBike. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- "TVS Apache RR 310, RTR 160 4V, Ntorq 125 launched in Peru". Autocar India. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
- "TVS Apache RR 310 Launched in Nepal, Company Forays into Premium bike Segment". News18. Retrieved 2019-01-18.