The Apache RTR 310 is a naked version of the RR 310, and shares its underpinnings with the BMW G 310 R.

TVS has rolled out an update for the Apache RTR 310 to resolve certain issues like vibrations and throttle lag. The updates were installed during the Carecraft camp - a special service camp conducted by the bike maker.

BHPian curiousbolt reports that he had been experiencing vibrations on the handlebar and seat of his RTR 310. When rolling off the throttle, it used to take around 0.5 seconds for the engine rpm to drop, while the Quickshifter used to turn off randomly. 

During the Carecraft camp, TVS replaced the seat cushions and foam placed on the fuel tank. The stock handlebar damper was replaced with a slightly heavier one to absorb vibrations better.

An ECU software update was done to resolve the lag during throttle roll-off. The update is also said to have improved the overall throttle response.

The Quickshifter cable routing was changed. The aftermarket knuckle guards had to be removed as it was partially pressing the clutch lever, causing the Quickshifter to malfunction.

The Apache RTR 310 is a naked version of the RR 310. It is powered by a 312.12cc, single-cylinder engine that develops 35.11 BHP @ 9,700 rpm and 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm. The engine is mated with a 6-speed gearbox via a bi-directional quick-shifter.

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TVS iQube e-scooters manufactured between July 10, 2023, and September 9, 2023, have been recalled.

TVS has issued a recall for its iQube electric scooter to carry out a “proactive inspection” of the bridge tube.

According to the company, iQube e-scooters manufactured between July 10, 2023, and September 9, 2023, have been recalled. The bridge tube units will be inspected to ensure that the vehicle’s ride and handling aren’t affected over extended usage. The inspection and any rectification, if required, will be done free of cost.

TVS launched the 2024 range of the iQube electric scooter last month. The base variant is available with a 2.2 kWh battery, offering a range of 75 km. The iQube ST comes with two battery options – 3.4 kWh and 5.1 kWh, with a range of 100 km and 150 km, respectively.

TVS plans to offer a wide range of electric scooters and motorcycles in Italy.

The TVS Motor Company is expanding its global presence. The 2-wheeler maker has set up TVS Motor Italia, to manage its Italy operations, headed by Dr Giovanni Notarbartolo di Furnari.

TVS plans to offer a wide range of electric scooters and motorcycles in Italy. These include bikes like the Apache 310 Series, Ronin 250, Raider and Ntorq and the Jupiter 125 scooter.

TVS will also offer three electric models in the Italian market. These include the iQube, the TVS X electric maxi-scooter as well as E-bikes designed for urban commuters and outdoor enthusiasts.

TVS is the fourth-largest 2 and 3-wheeler manufacturer, having its presence in 80 countries. According to Sharad Mohan Mishra, President and head of Group Strategy, the move into Italy is a strategic step towards the brand’s global ambitions.

I was planning to get a Yamaha Aerox 155 but it costs over Rs 2 lakh in Bangalore. Moreover, it has a varying fuel efficiency ranging from 25 km/l to 40 km/l.

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Just got mine two weeks back, Ntorq XT model. It comes with Bluetooth navigation. Was looking for a replacement for my 2015 CB Xtreme which has just finished 1,52,000 Kms. Due to budget constraints had to settle for Ntorq. It now comes with a hazard switch, and auto start-stop.

Has been maintaining 30 to 50 kmph. Got 46 kmpl on tank to tank method. Scooter is good for city driving. Engine is smooth and initial pick-up and engine braking is good. It comes with synchronized braking. Pressing the left lever brake is applied to both wheels, Pressing the right lever, only the front brake is applied. Still getting used to the brakes, no sharp bite, linear braking.

Suspension is not bouncy and for my height (5.9) I am able to sit comfortably. Once even travelled about 60 kms in the city.

Was planning Yamaha Aerox, but as per many reviews - hard suspension, flimsy side stand, no grab rail for the pillion, moreover, it costs over 2 lakhs in Bangalore plus varied mileage ranging from 25 kmpl to 40 kmpl.

The Smart Connect is good for the most part. It records your journey details, kms, average speed. But somebody stupid has decided to omit Average FE, Instatenous FE which Jupiter gets. The navigation is Map My India. It gets to most places, but not like Google Maps. Another problem with navigation is if somebody sends their location on WhatsApp, you cannot open that link in the TVS app.

Completed about 500 kms.

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The iQube ST is available with two battery options – 3.4 kWh and 5.1 kWh, with prices starting at Rs 1,55,555.

TVS has launched new variants of the iQube electric scooter. The e-scooter is now available in five variants with the most affordable variant being priced at Rs 94,999 (ex-showroom).

The base variant of the TVS iQube is powered by a 2.2 kWh battery. It can cover 75 km on a single charge and the battery can be charged from 0-80% in 2 hours. It has a top speed of 75 km/h.

The base variant of the iQube comes with a 5-inch TFT display with features like turn-by-turn navigation and tow and theft alerts. It weighs 115 kg and offers 30 litres of underseat storage. Next up is the previous base variant which uses a 3.4 kWh battery.

The iQube ST is available with two battery options – 3.4 kWh and 5.1 kWh priced at Rs 1,55,555 and Rs 1,85,373 (ex-showroom).

The iQube ST 3.4 has a maximum range of 100 km. TVS claims the battery can be charged from 0-80% in 2 hours 50 minutes. This variant comes with a 7-inch TFT display with features like Bluetooth, Alexa voice assist, digital document storage and TPMS.

The iQube ST 5.1 has a maximum range of 150 km and a top speed of 82 km/h. The battery can charged in 4 hours and 18 minutes.

The introductory prices are valid till June 30. Customers who had pre-booked the ST variants before July 15, 2022, will be offered an introductory loyalty bonus of Rs 10,000. 

Deliveries of the TVS X e-scooter will begin in the coming weeks.

According to a media report, TVS Motor plans to launch new variants of the iQube electric scooter during the current financial year.

KN Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO of TVS Motor Company, confirmed that the company will be introducing new variants to provide different battery capacities and price points, based on customer insights. Besides this, new ICE models are also in the works.

Radhakrishnan also revealed that an electric 3-wheeler is currently in an “advanced stage” of development. TVS plans to launch the new electric rickshaw later this year. It will also be exported to overseas markets.

Last year, TVS launched a premium electric scooter called ‘X’ in the Indian market. It has been reported that customer deliveries of the sporty e-scooter will begin in the coming weeks.

The TVS X is based on the ‘Xleton’ architecture. Priced at Rs 2.50 lakh, it is the brand’s most expensive e-scooter in India.

The TVS X is powered by a 4.44 kWh battery and an electric motor that has a peak output of 14.75 BHP. It offers a maximum range of 140 km.

Source: ET Auto

The motorcycle was fitted with a bigger carb from a Bajaj Pulsar 200 and also had a K&N air filter installed. It was a perfect sleeper bike.

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The Apache belonged to a very good friend and I have been seeing it since it was new. Sometime in 2015, he received a surprise birthday gift from his wife - a RE Thunderbird 500. Since then, the Apache has taken a backseat.

Two years later in April 2017, we were discussing something when the matter of the Apache came up. He told me, why not take it? At that moment, I did not have a bike in Bangalore and gladly took him on that offer. So I went to his place later that week with a new battery in hand since the old one would have been toast. The bike of course did not start. The old fuel had gunked up the carb. We got it opened up by a mechanic and the pilot jet was just jammed and the head came off, making it impossible to take out with a screwdriver. Oh well, somehow we got it started and I rode it home.

Why is this Apache special? Apart from its history, the engine had been modified. It was bored out, new sleeve and a bigger piston put it, effectively making it 193cc instead of the standard 149cc. A bigger carb from a Pulsar 200 was also used along with a K&N Filter. This bike was the perfect sleeper. Looks like any other Apache on the road but goes like no other!

The day after it reached my house, after a good clean

Workhorse gets its first service! I got a great deal of Motul 300V from Amazon and ended up buying 8 or 9 liters of it. Ever since 300V has been the only oil it's running on. The damaged pilot jet was replaced with a new unit and the workhorse was ready to release all those horses!

New Rubbers. Zapper FY1 from the R15 doing duties in the front

The venerable Michelin M45 does duties in the rear

Workhorse experiencing the David and Goliath moment with an Africa Twin parked at home next to it

The instrument cluster came off

It was upgraded with all LEDs and a polished lens making it look better than new!

Workhorse even did light touring whenever it was needed

It was time for a serious brake upgrade

All done! Ironically the Apache had a bigger rotor and better feel than the RX despite the same pads and caliper.

May 2023. I come to Bangalore by bike for a couple of days and I meet up with a good friend at his house. Finally got to see his Duke 200 in the flesh. He did tell me he was looking to upgrade to a 390 Adventure at the end of the year. Hmm, this looked like a good contender for the next workhorse, especially after experiencing first-hand working on a Duke myself and the ease of getting parts for it.

Around June 2023, I was back working in Bangalore. I had a long 50KM commute every day and the workhorse took it on like a champ. However, the cracks soon began to appear. All this while for the past 5 years, I've only been changing the oil and basically not doing any other maintenance. Small things started to fail. The side stand would droop too much, one-way clutch would break down and have to resort to kick-starting.

One of the days, the bike refused to start after a routine grocery shop stop and I could hear loud puk puk noises when starting, as if there was a major exhaust leak. Spark plug intact, exhaust intact, still why? Turns out the carb just fell off the manifold, sigh. It worked itself loose and I never saw or felt the signs. In no way were these faults of the workhorse, but a testament of my negligence. All this while. the Duke 390 was getting superb treatment.

Fading into the sunset?

At this point, I was thinking about what next with the workhorse. Should I replace it with a newer bike? Or go all out and get it modified in other aspects to overcome its current shortcomings? I wished the suspension was better on the workhorse and I needed to do something about the foot-forward stance, I needed rear-set footpegs. Suspension from the Himalaya/Xpulse and rear set footpegs from the RTR? Or do I get a different bike? I was happy with the power it put out and the 35-36KMPL I would get from my daily commute.

While mulling over these, I was returning from work one day, late October 2023 and the clutch cable snapped. I somehow rode for another 10KMs, parked the bike when I couldn't ride anymore then took the metro and reached home. In my closet was a brand new clutch cable, still sealed and purchased 2 years ago and I was too lazy to change it despite the obvious signs since then. Enough was enough. The workhorse desperately needed a proper service and it was time.

Heading back to Mysore for its fixes

I rode back with my Duke 390. I have used the Duke in Bangalore for a couple of days at most, but never on a daily 50KM commute, 6 days a week. Riding the bike every day finally after putting so much effort into rebuilding it was great. However, filling up the bike every 3 days with 800 Rs of XP95 wasn't. The duke served me for 3 weeks in Bangalore while the workhorse was getting serviced.

List of fixes. Head rebuilt to fix slightly leaky valve stem oil seals. While in there, why not put fresh piston rings, timing chain, chain pads and tensioner? new valves, clutch plates, rear shock absorber rebuild and slight fork bend were also corrected. A new complete one-way clutch was sourced and I could use the self-starter again.

The next day, I rode back the workhorse slowly, varying speed between 40-60KMPH to seat in the rings. Power had definitely increased thanks to the new top end and rings! I was told to follow the running-in procedure for about 800KMs. At the end of 800KMs, I slowed down a lot and didn't feel like going fast. Maybe I've become older and an uncle now but hey, all for the better.

All this said, The ergonomics still irritated me. I couldn't shake off how much better the Duke felt in terms of suspension and ergonomics. The brakes? Workhorse was far ahead in a different league even with the Duke and its new master cylinder and EBC pads. I still love the brakes on my workhorse too much.

Another 2 weeks go and I hear my friend with the Duke 200 moving away from Bangalore. This probably meant he would sell his Duke for sure. I deliberated for two days and messaged him.

...but wait, what happened to the workhorse? It may be retired for now but it will get its moment of glory soon with a proper cosmetic restoration. The chassis has surface rust on many spots since it's over 17 years old now. More things will get fixed and it will do duties back in Mysore whenever I'm there. The workhorse for me is a permanent addition to my stable. The Dukes may go but the workhorse will never leave.

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TVS has been producing the BMW CE 02 in India since October 2023.

The TVS Motor Co. has commenced exports of the made-in-India BMW CE 02 electric scooter. The company shipped 924 units to overseas markets in the last fiscal.

TVS has been producing the BMW CE 02 electric scooter at its Hosur plant since October last year. The e-scooter was designed and developed in collaboration with BMW Motorrad.

The BMW CE 02 is powered by a pair of 2 kWh lithium-ion batteries paired with a 15 BHP electric motor. The e-scooter 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 and 12 minutes 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.

For someone who learned to ride bikes at 27, the TVS Apache RTR 310 is a super-friendly motorcycle. Here is why.

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Appucha - My 2024 RTR 310

A story of how I got back to riding bikes after a 7-year hiatus

As with the majority of families, bikes were considered death incarnate in my home. I was urged by parents from the get-go to save up for a car, one that has all bells and whistles, rather than buying a 2-wheeler. Oh, how the tables turned when they themselves were invested in my hunt for a 2 wheeler 20 years later. (Hi mum n dad from the early 2000's).

As with kids of my generation, we learnt to ride 2 wheeler on our neighbor's Kinetic Honda and my uncle's TVS 50. My older cousin would pedal the TVS 50 and would let me handle the throttle and turning (albeit in a controlled manner). A geared two-wheeler was out of the equation for most of my childhood and adult life due to the taboo associated with it and it was reinforced when dad’s colleague lost their son to an accident.

Being a Mumbaikar, the abundance of trains, buses and autos helped move the population in a cheap efficient manner. I would commute 30 km one way to college via all 3 modes of transport, each feeding the next. Friends who came to college on their brand new Karizma were looked at with awe.

I finally learnt how to ride a Bike at the young age of 27 thanks to an old school friend (thanks Viv), whom I call guruji to this day. He patiently let me take his Pulsar 150 out for a spin and saw me fail miserably with the clutch controls. He would then sit on the pillion and guide me step by step through the open and empty roads of Powai, where we worked at the time. After a few days of practice, I could at least ride it on those interior roads.

Later I got a chance to ride a colleague’s Bullet regularly back from the office, as we lived nearby and I was smitten by it. Alas, that was not meant to last. While overseas for work, I broke my right hand badly and had to get surgery done. Unfortunately, it was shoddily done and I had to return to India and get it done again. This shattered all the hopes I had of riding again (along with most of my right arm), as my hand was in a cast for the better part of a year.

I restricted myself to riding a scooty and something in the same weight range for short trips as I could feel the stress on the hand. I did try to ride the Bullet again but it was a bit cumbersome.

Late last year the bug to ride bit again wherein I wanted a proper 2 wheeler and the 2023 Bullet had caught my eye with Himalayan as a potential backup. Long story short, it didn't work out and I went back into hibernation till TVS launched the RTR 310 and some time passed.

While on a hunt to replace the scooty with a Jupiter, I got a chance to test-ride one and was floored. No bike felt so approachable yet so raw. My mind was made after 2 more test rides the same week. I took the inputs written on this thread, a massive thanks to Neil, and also saw Strell (a YouTuber) had uploaded on the same week. It provided me with an extensive list of what to expect and what to watch out for.

The Sales associate was patient but the guy in charge of the test rides was an absolute treasure trove of information (Vaishnav, you are a champ!). I got the finances in order and got the base Arsenal Black with Quick-shifter. Did not opt for any packages.

Booking experience

To the point and no extras added.

Pre Delivery Inspection

Went to the yard with my SA and inspected the bike. It was a brand new specimen that was in fact manufactured and cleared just 10 days back. No issues with the bike.

Delivery experience

Stellar. I opted for a fuss-free 9 am delivery. Bike was ready to go 2 days after PDI. I got the usual kits and a fantastic helmet. Got a key chain, pin and a mug with TVS branding as a gift inside a TVS branded bag.

The above bits are just ramblings of a man, who just wanted to ride his bike and share it to the forum. Coming to the matter at hand, as someone who is not by any means an experienced rider how does this bike fair? Let's break it down point by point before I get sidetracked.

1. Weight: At 169 kg (add another 10 for wet weight) it's very easy to manage. The pillion grab rails are sturdy and quite grippy.
2. Engine and Power Delivery: It is super friendly, just twist it slowly. It has a tendency to race a lot if you give slightly more throttle in Urban or rain modes, making it buck ahead. The 312cc, 27 hp (in urban and rain modes. 35.6 in other 3 modes) under you is not wild. Sub 2.5k feels a bit lethargic but the next point talks about a solution for that. Top end is fine and I can quickly climb from 30 kph 3rd gear to 80 kph 6th gear with just a flick of a wrist and 4 seconds. The engine sounds rough, but let me assure you, it's smooth. Shift within the rev band and watch the magic happen.
3. GTT: What TVS calls GTT is basically creep mode. Let go of the clutch slightly and much like the AMT vehicles, the bike will creep ahead and then slowly gain speed. I have tested this till 3rd gear 25 kph, after which it's better that you start giving input. This is a godsend in Bangalore traffic.
4. Braking: Rear brake lacks bite, it does the job well but you may want to taper expectations. Front brake is nippy, use it with caution.
5. Suspension: Tuned to a slightly stiff setup, I love the crisp ride quality. It handles the undulations well and I am able to go through the poor excuse of roads with relatively little discomfort. But make no mistake, take it slowly and done charge over potholes like one would in an Xpulse or Himalayan. I don't get adjustable suspensions as I opted for the base package.
6. Quick-shifter: Truly a marvelous addition that makes the bike that much more approachable for newer riders. As it's bi-directional, with Slip and assist clutch, upshift and downshift when in motion are *chef’s kiss* butter smooth. Please use these preferable over 4.5k RPM as shifting in lower RPM is better done manually.
7. Tyre: Grippy and does its job well. Tubeless, meaning no worries in case of a flat.
8. Handling: It's perfect for the urban jungle. Handles well and has a shorter turning radius. It can zip between traffic and filter through quite easily. It's truly a bike for urban settings.
9. Economy: I do a bit of spirited driving if the roads permit it but I usually prefer to stick to sub 55kph. The tank-to-tank showed 28 for the latest refill. This was for the office commutes where I spent 10 -15 minutes praying to the gods of Tin factory and Beniganahalli Lake to give me quick and safe passage. For the refill before that, it showed 33 as I had ridden it in the night on open roads quite sedately. Not much to complain about here. I am sure it will improve after the first service.
10. Cruise Control: For folks who do highway riding, this is a boon. I used it once and loved it, but setting it can be a bit intimidating. Maybe with practice, will get easier.
11. Seat: For someone who is +6ft, the seat is comfortable. The front of the Pillion has a cushion exactly where my lower back rests, thus cradling the lumbar area with much-needed support. Pillion Seat is NOT FRIENDLY. I got it for the sole purpose of solo riding, so for me, this is a non-issue.
12. Headlights: DRL is a sleek strip at the lower end of the headlight. Dynamic headlight setting is ON by default, in case it's dark, lights immediately switch on. The sensors take care of it completely. High beam is super bright and has a good throw.
13. Vibration: Yup it's a vibey single. Is it a free prostate examination? No. Is it like a wall drilling that is happening 5 floors away? Sure. At the lower end, the foot pegs have a slight buzz. The fuel tank and the handlebar too buzz at speeds up to 80. I have not crossed 80, so I cannot see firsthand how it behaves at higher speeds where the vibrations minimize drastically (apparently).

All of the points mentioned above, especially the GTT, Quick-shifter and the rather linear initial power delivery make it a super-friendly bike. I can slowly creep to a start when the signal turns green and within 5 seconds hit 40kph on 3rd and then quickly shift my way to escape the rash driving Tempo traveler anna who is honking so that you can make way for his dumb ass, despite the fact that you both will stop at the same signal down the road.

To any other new rider who wants a decent bike loaded to the eyes with features that can make your commute fun, you can consider this bike.

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The Jupiter is lighter and more agile whereas the Activa can reach 80 km/h easily.

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I own a 2016 TVS Jupiter ZX done 25K km, bought against the general opinion of my family (esp. father) for my sister who hardly used it for 6 months during her last semester in college. Although a lot has changed in newer generations, deep down the company DNA will reflect in the product.

My brother-in-law has an Activa 6G with a remote key, after using it for a couple of weeks and my prior experience of older generations.

I list my observations below.

Jupiter Pros over Activa

• Jupiter is lighter and more agile to use than the Activa (bought it because the primary user at that time was my younger sister).
• Activa and Jupiter both offer telescopic suspension at the front but on loose surfaces as you turn, the front tyre starts to lose grip due to the heavier back in Activa, from my personal experience.
• Petrol refill lid in Jupiter is single action and easier to use, unlike Activa where it's 2-stage in 6G (the lid is opened by a three-way button and then unscrewing the petrol filler cap which results in the rider or pillion getting down to refuel).
• Underseat storage area has always been better in Jupiter.
• Jupiter ZX was bought at approx. Rs 62k and Activa was approx Rs 64.5k, remember this was 2016 and the base Jupiter model was 59k on road.
• TVS offered a 5-year default warranty at no extra charge and delivered the vehicle immediately.
• I have always found the brakes in Activa inadequate for the weight of the vehicle whereas in Jupiter the brakes are slightly better and progressive in action.

Activa Pros over Jupiter

• Jupiter has vibrations which is tiring on long rides whereas a 15-year-old 70k run Activa will run butter smooth if maintained well, that's Honda.
• Jupiter's seat is very odd in design, rider and pillion will keep on sliding forward when brakes are applied and this results in back pain in the shoulder blade area. Activa seat design is simply great for both rider and pillion.
• Jupiter's seat cushion is soft which results in sore behind on longer rides, no such issue in Activa.
• Activa 6G has MRF tyres vs Jupiter has TVS tyres, TVS tyres are extremely poor in quality from experience.
• Except horn switch, all switches have been replaced in Jupiter because they failed, even the horn button has some rust issue which was incorrectly diagnosed as a faulty battery when not used for an extended period resulting in irregular irregular-sounding horn, I have used abused Activas where switch gear worked perfectly.
• Activa 6G and previous generations can reach 80 kmph easily with slight strain on the engine but in Jupiter, the vibrations will let you experience roadways bus.
• Handle lock assembly mounting screws of Jupiter tends to get loose with time and the whole front has to be removed to tighten it up, never faced such an issue in Activa.
• Jupiter's exhaust pipe tends to rust.
• Jupiter's original spark plug went kaput out of nowhere within the first month, changed to Champion brand, this went out within a few weeks, TVS service technician suggested an engine head gasket leak causing this, I took a chance and went with the Bosch spark plug this time as I could not muster the courage to get engine opened on a new vehicle and get an earful from father, never faced this issue again.

Activa 6G which I used recently had a remote key, which basically works as a keyless system. The vehicle detects the key and you rotate a gas burner-type knob for unlocking, seat/petrol lid open mode, and ignition. I can't remember any more options, but I am skeptical about the low battery in the remote key (there was no option of a physical key in that remote) and the vehicle's unable to detect it.

In short, Activa will age better and that's the only reason it sells approx. 3 times more than the Jupiter. Today, If I have to buy a scooter, then Activa it is.

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