6 feet tall biker shares 8 pros and 5 cons about the TVS Apache RTR 310

It has all the bells and whistles but lacks smoothness. The NVH levels aren't as good as on the Triumph Speed 400 / Scrambler 400X.

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A bit late to the party, but I decided to check out the RTR 310 just to see how good it was. Have been riding twin-cylinder bikes since 2011, so my comparisons may be a bit biased.

The TVS showroom staff was extremely friendly and explained each and every detail. I knew most of it but allowed him to go on about the bike. First look and it looks drop-dead gorgeous! Absolutely stunning in black from the front. I fell for it then and there. Loaded with tech as we all know, took the test ride.

I came away pretty disappointed, to be honest.

First the pros:

1. The seating is comfortable with nice wide handlebars.
2. Good view of the console.
3. I am 6' tall and did not feel cramped at all.
4. Very nimble and agile moving through traffic. It did not get heated up.
5. Quickshifter is fabulous, just WOW!
6. Good fit and finish, compared to the first gen RR310's
7. Good short gearbox
8. A great-looking bike of course.

Now the cons

1. Felt out of breath at around 80- 90kmph. It would definitely go beyond that, but the ease was missing.
2. A bit vibey
3. Engine and exhaust character is on the rougher side.
4. At almost 3.5 lakhs on road, it has all the bells and whistles but lacks the smoothness and good NVH levels when compared to the Triumph Speed/Scrambler.
5. It could be a great second bike, but I wouldn't have it as the only bike.

Just my perspectives after a test ride. Attaching a few pics from my side.

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