Norton is developing two new platforms for the Indian market.

Recently, India and the United Kingdom successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). It is expected to create new opportunities for Indian brands to expand into new markets. One of the beneficiaries of the FTA is our homegrown 2-wheeler maker, TVS Motor Company.

TVS owns the British motorcycle brand Norton and is looking to introduce these premium bikes in India. The FTA between the two countries paves the way for their launch in the Indian market.

TVS MD Sudarshan Venu said, “Our British brand Norton will launch later this year and this agreement will help us scale faster and leverage common supply chains.”

Venu also highlighted the fact that the FTA created large opportunities for Indian companies like TVS to expand further and access new markets.

He said, “We applaud our PM’s vision to enhance India’s trade links globally. It creates large opportunities for Indian companies like ours to expand further and access new markets.”

Media reports suggest that Norton is developing two new platforms for the Indian market. These are expected to spawn models with engine capacities ranging from 350cc to 650cc. The company plans to manufacture its bikes at TVS’ Hosur plant.

The 2025 TVS Sport is powered by an OBD-2B-compliant 109.7cc, single-cylinder engine.

TVS has launched the 2025 edition of its entry-level commuter model, the Sport. The bike is now available in a new ES+ variant priced at Rs 59,881 (ex-showroom).

The new TVS Sport ES+ features a simple bikini fairing, a single-piece seat and 5-spoke alloy wheels. The bike gets new graphics and comes in two colour options: Grey Red and Black Neon.

The 2025 TVS Sport ES+ is powered by a 109.7cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 8.08 BHP and 8.7 Nm. The engine complies with OBD-2B emission norms and is paired with a 4-speed gearbox.

The TVS Sport comes equipped with a conventional telescopic suspension in the front and dual shock absorbers in the rear. The brake setup comprises drum brakes at both ends.

The TVS Apache RTX 300 is likely to compete with the KTM 390 Adventure.

TVS Motor Company is gearing up to launch a new adventure bike in the Indian market. Dubbed the Apache RTX 300, the new model is currently undergoing road trials, and you know how important a product is for a company when the managing director himself is out testing it.

TVS MD Sudarshan Venu was recently spotted riding the upcoming Apache RTX 300 ADV. It appears that the bike is now in its final stages of development and will be signed off by the company boss soon. It is expected to be launched in the next 2-3 months.

The TVS Apache RTX 300 is likely to compete with the KTM 390 Adventure. It looks like a typical touring bike featuring a tall windscreen in the front, wide handlebars, and a 2-piece seat with provision for mounting a top box.

The Apache RTX 300 will be powered by TVS’ new RT-XD4 engine. This 299cc single-cylinder unit is rated at 34.5 BHP @ 9,000 rpm and 28.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. It will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch.

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The RTS X 300 concept was showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo.

TVS has filed a design patent for a new supermoto bike in India. It appears to be the production version of the RTS X 300 concept that was showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo.

The TVS RTS X 300 is based on a trellis frame and a cast aluminium subframe suspended by a 43 mm USD fork in the front and a mono-shock at the rear, offering 180 mm of travel at both ends. The bike has a ground clearance of 240 mm and weighs 143.5 kg.

The bike is powered by the new RTXD4 engine. The new 299.1cc unit churns out 34.5 BHP and 28.5 Nm and comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

The RTS X 300 has a typical supermoto design with a prominent beak in the front, a single-piece seat and a short tail section.

The 2025 edition gets added features and complies with OBD-2B emission norms.

TVS Motor Company has launched the 2025 edition of the Apache RR 310 with prices starting at Rs 2.78 lakh (ex-showroom). The latest iteration of the sports bike comes with added features and complies with the OBD-2B emission norms.

The Apache RR 310 is available in two variants and three Built-to-Order (BTO) customization options. The bike is now equipped with Launch Control, Cornering Drag Torque Control, Sequential TSL, a Gen-2 Race Computer with multi language support and 8-spoke alloy wheels.

The updated OBD-2B compliant 312.2cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine delivers 37.5 BHP @ 9,800 rpm and 29 Nm @ 7,900 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox via a bi-directional quickshifter. The rider can select from four dynamic riding modes: Track, Sport, Urban and Rain.

2025 TVS Apache RR 310 ex-showroom prices:

• Red – Rs 2,77,999
• Red Quickshifter – Rs 2,94,999
• Bomber Grey – Rs 2,99,999

BTO

• Dynamic Kit – Rs 18,000
• Dynamic Pro Kit – Rs 16,000
• Race Replica Colour – Rs 10,000

Only bike which I owned before was Bajaj Discovery 125, which served me very well with good balance of looks and performance.

BHPian cool.aquarian recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Hi..looking for advice which bike to go for..

I am a single guy in early 40s, about 5'7" height medium built.

Only bike which I owned before was Bajaj Discovery 125, which served me very well with good balance of looks and performance. I wouldn't mind anything similar or better than that.

Here are my focus areas in the order of priority high to low:

• Between 125 to 160cc engine.
• Mainly to be used for 20-25 min x2 daily office commute and running errands in a metro city.
• Smooth gearbox.
• Comfortable ride with good seat, soft/medium front/rear suspension and weight distribution on handle bar.
• Good safety features like Disk brakes, ABS(dual channel), rear mirror size, horn and bright lights.
• Spare parts should not be issue in next 7-10 years
• Decent tyre profile for grip(not too thin tyres)
• Covered chain (less maintenance)
• Other bells and whistles like digital display, USB, Bluetooth(nice to have)
• Mileage: anything better than 45kmpl
• Budget: less than 1.75L on road

Some options I have in mind so far are Honda SP 125, Unicorn, Suzuki Gixxer, Hero Xtreme 125.

Please help me decide by providing your valuable advice among above or any other model which fits my requirement better.

 Here's what BHPian SaurAswale replied:

Any reason you have not considered and Electric 2-wheeler?

In my opinion, while electric cars still need some time to mature, 2 wheelers/ scooters absolutely make sense. Especially for city use with traffic. On road price is similar to ICE bikes. In 1.5L you can get a decent scooter. Running cost is negligible, requires less attention and maintenance.

Since your commute is 25 mins in a metro city, I am assuming 7-8 km one way or 15 km a day. Anything with 100km range will work. You will need to charge it once a week. Only you have to ensure if you can charge it at your home or office. One of my relative has got an EV scooter for same use and light bill hiked by only 80-100rs, a laughable amount for the utility offered. Additionally, all of them offers decent tech. Keep the discover in case you need something for longer rides.

If you are considering bikes only, Apache RTR 160 is a very strong product. We bought one last year for my brother and we're happy with it. Even you want to go on occasional long rides, there is enough performance and comfort. You can expect a little less mileage than 45, which won't matter much if your running is limited. (Hardly 200rs difference per month for 20km/day)

Best luck!!

Here's what BHPian Ratan Prabhu replied:

TVS Apache RTR 160 4v is the best all rounder in the 1.5L to 1.7L price bracket.
Other than covered chain, it will satisfy all the remaining points.
Also it will be a nice upgrade over your Bajaj Discover 125.

If you want a simpler bike yet fulfil most of the points, check out Hero Xtreme 160R and Yamaha FZ150. However, these 2 bikes will feel underpowered and won't be a substantial upgrade over your current bike considering you intend to use it for 7-10 years.

Here's what BHPian Bane214 replied:

Hi cool.aquarian,

I would suggest you to check out TVS Ronin in addition to your choices.
1. The mid variant would be in your budget. Misses out only on adjustable levers and bluetooth. Also with your limited city usecase, is bluetooth connectivity a mandatory requirement.
2. The suspension tuning on Ronin is on softer side, perfect for city. It has USD front with monoshock in rear.
3. Availability of digital display
4. Has covered chain
5. Little higher engine capacity than you mentioned
6. Bigger profile tyres than all of 125-150cc range bikes

Please do a test ride and have a thorough evaluation. Looking forward to your updates on the search and buying experience.

Here's what BHPian revhappy replied:

There are 3 bikes in 160 segment and you can test ride all 3 and see which one suits you

• Hero Xtreme 160
• TVS Apache RTR 160
• Bajaj Pulsar NS160/N160

Personally I would choose the Duke 200

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The TVS Apache is sold across key global markets in Europe, Asia, LATAM and Africa.

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the TVS Apache. The bike maker has sold over 6 million units of the motorcycle ever since it was first launched in 2005.

The TVS Apache was initially introduced with a 150cc engine. It has now spawned into six models ranging from 160cc to 310cc. Currently, TVS offers the Apache RTR 160, RTR 160 4V, RTR 180, and RTR 200. The 310cc lineup comprises the RTR 310 and RR 310.

Over the years, the TVS Apache has been introduced across key global markets in Europe, Asia, LATAM and Africa. Today, the Apache is sold in Italy, Bangladesh, Nepal, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras and the Guinea region.

Sudarshan Venu, MD, TVS Motor Company, said, “We are immensely grateful to the 6 million+ passionate riders of TVS Apache for their unwavering trust and enthusiasm over the last 20 years. Their love for performance and adrenaline has propelled TVS Apache to become one of the fastest-growing sports motorcycle brands globally.”

The seat is spacious, and the under-seat storage is impressively large. The seating position feels slightly lower compared to the Ntorq, which I was used to.

BHPian backtochennai recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

I recently got my Jupiter (Copper) top end with disc brake delivered a couple of days ago after waiting for 30 odd days in Chennai.

Here are my initial impressions:

• The seat is spacious, and the under-seat storage is impressively large.
• The seating position feels slightly lower compared to the Ntorq, which I was used to.
• The weight distribution is excellent, making the scooter feel remarkably light.
• The display is bright and clear, but some features, like "assist ready" and real-time mileage, feel unnecessary and distracting. I’d appreciate suggestions if there are ways to turn them off.
• The cubby hole upfront is a handy storage option for small items.
• The mirrors are decent, but coming from the Ntorq, I feel they could offer a wider view. I might consider replacing them in a few months.
• The IntelliGo Start/Stop system will take some getting used to. Currently, when the engine shuts off, pressing the brake and adjusting the throttle doesn't consistently restart it. It feels a bit hit-or-miss and needs some practice to operate smoothly.
• The suspension is really good, making it easy while going over small potholes and bumps.
• The brakes are highly responsive and provide a reassuring sense of control.

Meanwhile, here's what BHPian shri wanted to check with other enthusiasts:

Has anyone found a way to remove the "Assist ready" message from the display?
It appears always and overrides other info like mileage etc.

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As it had lot of dust when we first saw it, we decided to name it "dusty".

BHPian Draunzer21 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Hello BHPians,

My wife and I were looking for a scooty recently and we had below requirements.
1. My wife's height is 5 feet so we wanted a scooty with low saddle height.
2. Light weight
3. No electric scooter

The requirements kept were very simple as we were mostly focused on ease of riding in Pune traffic and we did not focus on digital speedometer, great pick up, disc breaks or any other features.

A little background of 2 wheelers in our family:

Currently we have three 2 wheelers and I was not involved in any of their purchases so buying a 2 wheeler was totally new experience for me.

1. My father bought Bajaj CT100 in 2008 and he had taken his friend for the buying process as I was in 1st year engineering. We still have it and use it occasionally.

2. My father bought Apache RTR 160 for me in 2009 but again as I wanted grey color which was not available in our city and had waiting, we bought it from our home town which was 250 kms away so my father did all the procedure and then kept bike at his friend's place and then on one weekend I went with my father and got the bike home.

3. We also have a TVS scooty registered in another state which is in very good condition but is used by my father for running errands.

As I was not present in any of the buying processes, I was actually expecting some discounts at year end on bikes as we get on cars.

Finalizing the scooty:
After deciding on our requirements, I went through lot of YouTube videos and forums to finally come to a conclusion that we would take test ride of TVS Zest and Honda Dio. Both of them had low saddle height and we thought we should check them out.

As we stay in Baner, Pune we called Kalamkar TVS and Iconic TVS and asked them to send the quotation. Iconic sent the quote right away but Kalamkar TVS did not send that. I actually called them twice but no quotation. Iconic also mentioned that only matte colors would be available.

The next day we visited Iconic TVS and then asked them for test ride and they had a Scooty Zest available in matte blue color and my wife was easily able to handle the Zest and could take a turn without keeping her foot on the ground. She used to ride Scooty Pep earlier but as she was working from home, her scooty pep was not utilized since last 4 years and we sent it to my in-law's place so that it could be used there.

As we were checking Zest, we also saw very colorful Jupiter 110 and my wife and I thought let us take it's test ride as well. She took the test ride and she was not able to comfortably take a turn on Jupiter, she was still saying she can manage by putting a leg on the ground but I was hesitant and I told her to see what is best for her and understand she has to ride the scooty in Pune's traffic. So she agreed that Jupiter might not be the right scooty for her.

We took final quotation from TVS and they said they could give us 90K including accessories if we book it right away. They had earlier quoted 91.5K + 4K for accessories.
Accessories included : Steel guard, seat cover, floor mat, front bumper guard.

Standard fitting included : Ladies foot rest, side stand, mirror, number plate and PDI

We told them we still want to check Dio and we can't book it right away and we left that day.

Next day we went to Honda show room. We had also called Honda the previous day and had got quotes from them for Dio. Honda had 2 Dio 110 in stock but they did not have test ride vehicle. My wife also checked Activa and they had test ride Activa available so my wife tried that and it was on the heavier side for her. So we cancelled Honda right away as Dio was not available for test ride.
Anyway I was leaning towards TVS after spending more than 15 years with TVS Apache and having a fuss free ownership experience.
Next we went to Kalamkar TVS which is opposite to Honda showroom and took a quote from them. They had not given the quote even after couple of calls but we thought let us compare the quotes. They gave a quote of 91K + 5K for accessories. After some bargaining, they said they can make it 91K + 2500. We said okay and left.

In the evening luckily Iconic TVS guy called us and I asked him if he still had 90K all inclusive offer on table and he said no but after some discussions on WhatsApp, he said okay come tomorrow and book the scooty.
Kalamkar TVS called us again and asked us about our purchase and I told them Iconic is giving us 90K all inclusive can you give that? They said it is below on-road price so not possible.

Booking and registration:
Next day we went and checked the Zest in Matte Black colour and there were 2 available. They both looked new and we checked their VIN and we were sure they were 2024 manufactured scooties. The sales guy said they were November 2024 manufactured so we went ahead and paid the amount in full.
Once the payment was made, we told the guy about the particular VIN number they should allot us from the 2 available and the guy gave us a receipt and that's it. No congratulations nothing.
Once we were in our car my wife said , "Paise milale ki jhala, congrats pan karat nahi ahe ha manus"
Translation : Once he got the money, he is not even saying congrats.
We had asked the guy to deliver the scooty on 1st Jan. He had told us showroom might be closed on that day so we told him if not 1st Jan then make it 31st December, 2024. He said okay.

The next day - no calls from them, I called the guy but no reply. Day after, I get a call from them asking for couple of OTP's and I realized that VAHAN registration has begun. After that again a day was gone but no calls or anything. I called the guy but no reply.
I went to their showroom and got to know that our sales guy had some family emergency and was on leave. I told the other sales person that I need to do PDI but he said PDI is not needed sir, scooty is allotted to you. I was going to escalate the matter to his senior but I controlled myself. While coming out of the showroom, I just saw one Matte Black Zest so checked the VIN and the Zest we had booked was not there. On further checking, I found one Zest ready for wash and went there and saw my name on that. I was relieved even though it was filled with dust.

Delivery:
On 31st we got a call from our sales guy and he was back, we went to the showroom and checked the scooty, it looked good. Sales guy parked it in their delivery area and then Pooja and some pics followed. Our sales guy and watchman - that's it. But this time the sales guy said congrats.

There were at least 6-7 other people in the showroom but no one even came out while delivery. May be 2 wheeler delivery happens like that - I thought.

When I had purchased my Swift, there were at least 6-7 Maruti guys congratulating me and my family in 2017. Anyway, we came home, our neighbors were also happy and they also did Pooja and then took test ride.

In the evening I took our scooty to fill some petrol and clicked some pictures at a nearby shop.

Next to my aged Apache which still runs fine.

I have not got owner's manual and sales guy said they don't give it now and we have to get it online. I had a downloaded copy with me so I just let it go.
Helmet was chargeable; my wife and I have our own helmets anyway so we did not buy it.

As I have completed nearly 100 kms now, I can surely mention few pros and cons:

PROS:
1. Lightweight
2. Agile and easy to handle
3. Under seat storage is good for storing one full size helmet.
4. Helmet hook available under the seat which can be useful when we go out and park it in public parking.
5. Best for ladies who have height less than or equal to 5 feet.
6. Storage space at the front and couple of hooks at the front.
7. As soon as side stand is applied, the scooty shuts down which can be very useful for people who forget to remove side stand and then crash.

CONS:
1. We have been noticing a shuddering sound towards the front of the scooty when we reduce speed, I have shown it to the showroom and they are of the opinion that it is because of number plate holder touching steel guard. More on this as I go for first servicing towards the end of February, 2025.
2.This scooty is strictly for people who want to ride slowly, the power is definitely less and we can feel that on road even in city traffic.
3. Vibrations are felt on higher speeds.
4. The petrol tank opening is still below the seat. While many scooters provide an opening near the handle now, Zest 110 still comes with under seat fuel lid.

Some more pictures:
Speedometer:

Glossy finish near buttons makes it look cool:

Front storage along with retractable hook:

Hook below the seat for attaching polyethene's or bags:

15A Fuse below seat:

Helmet hook under the seat:

OBD:

Parked near a bank:

Under seat storage:

Curved mirror - very good design and covers good amount of visuals from behind:

As it had lot of dust when we first saw it, we decided to name it "dusty".

It attracts lot of dust, some advice on how to maintain black matte colour would be helpful.
The owners manual says mobile charger USB port is available below the seat but I do not see that, someone who knows more about it can throw some light on that.
Please also let me know if this looks like a good deal or I should have asked for more discounts.

Hoping to have a tension free ownership with this scooty.

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The Apache RTX 300 will be powered by TVS’ new RT-XD4 engine.

TVS has filed a design patent for its upcoming adventure touring bike. The new model is expected to be called the Apache RTX 300.

The patent image reveals a road-biased ADV that looks like a typical touring bike. It has a tall windscreen, a two-piece stepped seat with provision for mounting a top box, and wide handlebars that should offer an upright riding position.

The new Apache RTX 300 appears to have a tubular chassis with an upside-down fork in the front and a mono-shock in the rear. The patent also reveals some sort of impact protection for the engine and exhaust. 

The Apache RTX 300 will be powered by TVS’ new RT-XD4 engine. This 299cc single-cylinder unit is rated at 34.5 BHP @ 9,000 rpm and 28.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. It will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch.