RALLY TOURER XTREME

The TVS Apache RTX has been engineered against the background of the brand’s racing and rally legacy. But how does the motorcycle and its heart fare?

- Salman Bargir

At first glance, the Apache RTX looks noticeably larger than what youd expect from a motorcycle in its segment. A quick check confirmed this: despite being a 300-cc machine, its proportions are akin to those of a 650-ce adventure tourer.

For perspective, the Kawasaki Versys 650 measures 2,165 millimetres in length, 840 mm in width, 1,360 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 1,415 mm. In comparison, the TVS Apache RTX is larger in every dimension: 2,176 mm long, 885 mm wide, 1,400 mm tall, with a 1,430-mm wheelbase. Naturally, its big-motorcycle proportions and appearance enhance its road presence, something most Indians are always keen on.