TVS Apache RR 310
{{Short description|Sports bike}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name = TVS Apache RR 310
|image = Image:Apacherr310c.jpg
|manufacturer = TVS Motor Company
|aka = BMW G 310 RR
|model_year = 2017
|assembly = Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India
|class = Sport bike
|engine = 312.2cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, 4v, DOHC, reverse inclined
|bore_stroke = {{Convert|80|×|62.1|mm|abbr=on}}
|compression = 10.9:1
|ignition =
|top_speed = {{Convert|175|km/h|abbr=on}}
|power = {{Convert|25|kW|abbr=on}}@ 9,700 rpm
|torque = {{Convert|27.3 |Nm|abbr=on}} @ 7,700 rpm
|transmission = 6-speed
|frame = Aluminium Trellis 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 Road 5
Front: 110/70-R17 M/C 54H
Rear: 150/60-R17 M/C 66H
|rake_trail =
|wheelbase = {{Convert|1365|mm|abbr=on}}
|length = {{Convert|2001|mm|abbr=on}}
|width = {{Convert|786|mm|abbr=on}}
|height = {{Convert|1135|mm|abbr=on}}
|seat_height = {{Convert|810|mm|abbr=on}}
|wet_weight = {{convert|169.5 |kg|abbr=on}} (claimed)
|fuel_capacity = {{Convert|11|l|abbr=on}}
|related = TVS Apache
|sp =
}}
The TVS Apache RR 310 (RR as Race Replica) is a sport bike made by the TVS Motor Company in collaboration with BMW Motorrad that was launched in India on December 6, 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/2018-tvs-apache-rr-310-launched-at-rs-205-lakh-406757|title=2018 TVS Apache RR 310 Launched – TVS Apache RR 310 Price at Rs 2.05 lakh – Autocar India|website=Autocar India|access-date=31 December 2017}} It uses a 312.2cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, SI, liquid-cooled, DOHC reverse inclined engine. It is rebadged by BMW Motorrad as the BMW G 310 RR.
Although the engine of the Apache RR 310 is from BMW Motorrad's BMW G 310 R platform, the motorcycle was entirely designed by TVS in India. It is the company's first fully-faired production motorcycle.{{cite news |url=https://www.tvsapache.com/rr310|title=TVS Apache RR 310 Price, Mileage, Review – TVS Bikes|date=31 December 2017|website=TVS Apache RR 310 |access-date=21 Aug 2020}} The TVS Apache RR310 is powered by 312.2cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 33.5 bhp and a torque of 27.3 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, the TVS Apache RR310 comes up with anti-locking braking system (ABS).
Design
The Apache RR 310 is a fully faired motorcycle with a supersport style seating configuration inspired from sharks. The engine uses a reverse inclined configuration. The bike has dual LED projector headlamps.
= Electronics =
The RR 310 has variety of electronics compared to other motorcycles in the Apache series like the RTR 200 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/2019-tvs-apache-rr-310-launched-at-rs-227-lakh-412869|title=2019 TVS Apache RR 310 launched at Rs 2.27 lakh|website=Autocar India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-22}}
=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 produce low power and torque which offers better fuel consumption. The other updates were newer Michelin Road 5 tyres and the Glide Thru Technology Plus.{{Cite web|url=https://auto.ndtv.com/news/2020-bs6-tvs-apache-rr-310-launched-in-india-prices-start-at-rs-2-40-lakh-2172111|title=2020 BS6 TVS Apache RR 310 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 2.40 Lakh|website=CarandBike|language=English|access-date=2020-02-02}}
=2021 Update=
In August 2021, the new 2021 model of TVS Apache RR310 was launched. The new model has the addition of new features like adjustable suspension with 20- step rebound damping on the left fork and 20-step compression damping on the right and 15mm pre-load adjustment. .{{cite news |title=2021 TVS Apache RR310 launched at Rs 2.59 lakh |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/bike-news/2021-tvs-apache-rr310-launched-at-rs-2-59-lakh-customisation-options-available-specs-features/2320607/ |work=The Financial Express |date=30 August 2021}}
=2024 Update=
On 16 September 2024, the MY24 Apache RR 310 was launched in India. the updated Apache RR 310 now gets Side winglets, also introduced the new Bomber Grey colour. the updated 312cc engine increased to 38 hp.
=2025 Update=
On April 2025, TVS Motor Company launched the MY25 Apache RR 310 which gets the eight-spoke alloy wheels from Apache RTR 310, OBD-2B compliant Engine and new Sepang Blue colour.
Performance
The motorcycle's performance numbers as{{cite news |url=https://www.tvsapache.com/rr310/|title=TVS Apache RR 310 Pure Racecraft - Ultimate Track Weapon|date=5 December 2017|website=TVS Apache |accessdate=1 January 2018}} provided by the company are:-
- Max. speed: {{Convert|165|km/h|abbr=on}}
- Acceleration (0-2sec): {{Convert|46.7|km/h|abbr=on}}.
- 0-{{Convert|60|km/h|abbr=on}}: (time in sec): 2.04s.
- 0-{{Convert|100|km/h|abbr=on}}: (time in sec): 6.17s.
International launch
In September 2018, TVS launched the bike in Nepal, and in Peru in December 2018.{{Cite web|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/tvs-apache-rr-310-rtr-160-4v-ntorq-125-launched-in-peru-410810|title=TVS Apache RR 310, RTR 160 4V, Ntorq 125 launched in Peru|website=Autocar India|language=en|access-date=2019-01-18}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/auto/tvs-apache-rr-310-launched-in-nepal-company-forays-into-premium-bike-segment-1875489.html|title=TVS Apache RR 310 Launched in Nepal, Company Forays into Premium bike Segment|website=News18|access-date=2019-01-18}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.tvsmotor.com/tvs-apache/rr-310}}
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{{Two wheelers in India}}