TVS APACHE RTX

There's an all-new ADV on the scene, and it's the first one ever from the house of TVS

- ABHINAV JAKHAR

For years, enthusiasts have wondered when TVS, the brand that gave us razor-sharp Apaches and track-honed RTRs, would finally turn its attention to the adventure segment. After all, most brands have been making headway in the Indian ADV space, the writing was on the wall: TVS had the pedigree, performance DNA, and technological know-how to build one of its own. And now, it has. Enter the TVS Apache RTX, the company's first-ever adventure motorcycle, and perhaps its most ambitious product yet. This isn't just a badge exercise or a taller RTR in trekking boots. The Apache RTX is built ground-up on a new platform with a brand new 299cc single-cylinder engine, a trellis frame, long-travel suspension, and a design language that screams intent. It also marks TVS' bold move into a fast-growing category that balances everyday usability with long-distance capability. For a company long associated with racetrack agility, the RTX signals a new chapter; one that swaps apexes for altitude. It's the culmination of years of learning from motorsport, engineering collaborations, and real-world testing.