TVS is gearing up to showcase a new electric 2-wheeler on August 23.

According to a media report, the BMW CE 02 electric 2-wheeler that made its global debut earlier this month has an Indian connection.

It is said that the EV platform was designed and developed by TVS. If the latest reports are indeed true, then it would be the second platform to spawn from the BMW Motorrad-TVS partnership. Both parties had earlier agreed to collaborate on EVs, and we could also see some of these models making their way into the Indian market.

The BMW CE 02 is powered by a pair of 2 kWh lithium-ion batteries paired with a 15 BHP electric motor. The e-bike has a top speed of 95 km/h and can travel up to 90 km on a single charge. BMW also offers a single battery version with a top speed of 45 km/h and a range of 45 km.

Both versions can be charged using either a 0.9 kW standard charger, which takes 5 hours 12 mins to charge both batteries from 0 - 100%. The BMW CE 02 is also compatible with a 1.5 kW fast charger, bringing down charging time to 3 hours 30 mins.

We know that TVS is gearing up to showcase a new electric 2-wheeler on August 23. The company claims it would "defy the status quo in mobility". Whether it would be TVS' version of the CE 02 remains to be seen.

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The production-spec model based on the TVS Akula concept might be named as the Apache RR 310S. This name has surfaced through a new filing in the patent design and trademark department of the Government of India.

The Akula concept was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo. The production model has already been spotted a couple of times, revealing major design cues of the upcoming entry-level sportsbike. The Apache RR 310S will feature a fully-faired layout with a twin-headlamp setup at the front. The headlamp will likely get a full LED layout along with DRLs. The bike is also expected to get golden upside down forks at the front, a monoshock setup at the rear and a digital instrument cluster.

The Apache RR 310S has been jointly developed under the TVS Motors - BMW Motorrad alliance. It is based on the same platform as the BMW G 310R. Both these bikes also share the same engine, which is a 313 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder block that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

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The production model based on the TVS Akula concept has recently been spotted without any camouflage during one of its dyno test runs. The bike maker had showcased the Akula concept at the 2016 Auto Expo in February last year, while the production model, which will likely be called the Apache RTR 300, is expected to be launched in July 2017. It was previously spotted in a blue shade, revealing the front and rear end design.

The latest set of spy shots reveals some new details about TVS' upcoming flagship motorcycle. The front disc brake appears to get an ABS ring, thus confirming the presence of ABS on the bike. The up-side down forks at the front have been finished in a golden yellow shade. The twin headlamp setup is likely to get a full LED layout along with DRLs.

The TVS Apache RTR 300 is based on the same platform that underpins the BMW G 310 R. It was built under the TVS-BMW Motorrad alliance. The two bikes also share their powertrain setup, which is a 313cc, single cylinder liquid cooled engine that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. However, the power and torque outputs on the Apache RTR 300 are expected to be tweaked to suit the bike's characteristics.

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TVS is reported to be gearing up to launch the Apache RTR 310 in India in July 2017. An official announcement about the launch schedule hasn't yet been made by the bike maker though.

The RTR 310 will be a production model based on the Akula concept that was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo in Greater Noida. The final production name of the bike hasn't been confirmed yet, but it is expected to be introduced as the company's flagship offering under the Apache series.

The Apache RTR 310 has been jointly developed under the partnership of BMW Motorrad and TVS Motors. It will be based on the same platform that underpins the BMW G 310 R and will be powered by a 313 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that will be available with a 6-speed manual gearbox. While the G 310 R is a naked street fighter, the Apache RTR 310 will be a fully-faired model.

It was earlier expected that BMW will launch the G 310 R in India ahead of the TVS Apache RTR 310. However, the German bike maker is reported to have delayed the G 310 R's launch to the end of this year. As a result, it is the Apache RTR 310 that is likely to be the first bike developed under the BMW-TVS alliance to be introduced in the country.

The Apache RTR 310 is expected to compete against the KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and the upcoming Benelli 302R.

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TVS Motor Company Ltd. has started exporting the BMW G 310 R motorcycle from India. The bike is being manufactured at the company's production facility at Hosur, in Tamil Nadu.

The G 310 R has been developed by the BMW Motorrad - TVS Motor alliance, under which, the latter is responsible for production and export of the bike to various international markets. Interestingly, while exports of the BMW G 310 R have already commenced, the India launch of this bike has been getting delayed repeatedly. It is now expected to be introduced in the market by the end of 2017.

TVS is also expected to launch the Akula 300 in India sometime this year. The Akula is the TVS branded sibling of the G 310 R. It will use the same platform and engine as that of the BMW bike. However, while the G 310 R is a naked street fighter, the Akula will be a fully-faired entry-level sports bike. The Indian automaker has also announced an investment of Rs. 350 crore for the expansion of production capacity and new product launches for 2017-18.

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The BMW G 310 R has been on the list of upcoming bikes in India for a fairly long time now. While it was earlier expected to be introduced in mid-2016, the launch was later delayed to October and then subsequently to April 2017. However, media reports now indicate that the launch has once again been pushed back, as the bike is now expected to be introduced in the country later this year.

While the launch of BMW Motorrad's entry-level bike has been delayed, the company will still be starting its Indian operations in April itself, with the launch of its higher-capacity range of bikes. Hence, initial launches coming from the German bike maker will include the R1200, K1600, R NineT, S1000R and the S1000RR.

The reported reason behind the delay in the G 310 R's India launch is the lack of a dense dealer network. While the company has set up a few dealerships in major cities, it is keen on having a wider reach before its relatively mass-market offering is launched.

The G 310 R is the first bike to come out from the BMW Motorrad - TVS alliance. It is also the first BMW motorcycle to be produced locally in India, at the TVS factory in Hosur. It is powered by a 313 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that develops 34 BHP @ 9,500 rpm and 28 Nm of torque @ 7,500 rpm, while being mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

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BMW Motorrad has unveiled the G310 GS at the 2016 EICMA show in Milan. It is essentially the adventure-motorcycle version of BMW's entry-level naked bike - the G310 R.

The G310 GS gets a styling that is clearly inspired by bigger GS series bikes in BMW Motorrad's portfolio. It gets a sharp front beak, a beefier tank and a larger headlamp cowl. It is built on a tubular steel frame. Being a sibling of the G310 R, it borrows certain components including the switchgear and instrument cluster.

Powering the G310 GS will be the same 313 cc engine from the G310 R. It is also mated to a 6-speed transmission, though it will slightly be tuned to be in accordance with adventure touring requirements. The bike will tip the weighing scale at 169.5 kg.

To suit its adventure touring image, BMW has equipped with 49 mm up-side down forks at the front that provide 49 mm of additional travel as compared to the naked sibling. The rear gets a mono-shock with preload adjustment. The automaker has confirmed that the bike will come with ABS as standard.

The G310 GS will be the third bike coming out from BMW-TVS alliance, after the G310 R and the Akula 310. It might come to India after the launch of the G310R.

An adventure-inclined iteration of the BMW G 310 R has been spied without any camouflage in Europe. This model is likely to be called the BMW G 310 GS, and will target touring and off-roading enthusiasts. It will probably be unveiled at EICMA 2016. The German two-wheeler manufacturer is expected to bring its entire bike line-up to India in the near future. Hence, there is a high chance that the G 310 GS will be launched here.

This will be the third motorcycle coming out from the BMW Motorrad - TVS Motors Joint Venture, after the BMW G 310 R and the TVS Akula 300. Media reports suggest that the adventure bike will be developed by BMW in Germany, while production will take place at the TVS plant in Hosur.

Though the GS will most probably be sharing many components with its naked sibling, the spy shots reveal some major changes to make the bike more off-road friendly. This includes a long travel suspension, special off-road tyres, a higher ride height, and new front fairing that looks similar to bigger adventure motorcycles form the manufacturer.

Powering the small GS adventure motorcycle will be the same 313 cc, liquid-cooled engine that develops 34 BHP and 28 Nm of torque that is found in the G 310 R. However, the powertrain might be retuned in order to suit touring and adventure riding requirements.

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If recent media reports are to be believed, the BMW G 310 R is scheduled to launch in India by next month, i.e., October 2016. The G 310 R will be the smallest capacity motorcycle in BMW Motorrad's portfolio. It is also the first bike coming out from the TVS-BMW Joint venture formed in 2013.

The new report comes as a contradiction to earlier reports that suggested a launch in early 2017. The reason behind this delay was attributed to some supply related issues in the company's manufacturing plant. There has been no official word from the German manufacturer about the launch date yet.

The G 310 R is powered by a 313cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engine that is capable of putting out 34 BHP @ 9,500 rpm and 28 Nm of torque @ 7,500 rpm. This power mill is coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

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The TVS Akula has been spotted testing on public roads for the first time. The heavily camouflaged test mule was reportedly snapped testing on the outskirts of Bangalore. The Akula will be the first fully faired motorcycle from the TVS Motor Co. It will also be the largest capacity motorcycle ever produced by the brand.

The Akula was showcased as a concept at the 2016 Auto Expo. It will be built as part of the TVS-BMW Motorrad JV, and will thus be based on the BMW G 310 R naked motorcycle. Though the test mule spotted was camouflaged to disguise the final design, it is clear from the spy shots that TVS has retained most of the design cues of the concept bike, especially at the front.

Powering the TVS Akula will be the same 313 cc, liquid cooled, single-cylinder engine that does the powering duty in the BMW G310 R. It is expected to develop around 34 BHP and 28 Nm of torque, and will likely be mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

The recent spy shots have started rumours that TVS is planning to launch the Akula in India, before the BMW G310R is introduced. Earlier reports have already confirmed that the BMW G310 R will not launch in India this year. As a result, TVS does have plenty of time to test and launch the Akula. Once launched, the TVS Akula will go head-on against the KTM RC390, Yamaha YZF-R3, and Kawasaki Ninja 300.

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