Even better than the real thing


The Apache RR310 may not have been a runaway success, but TVS claims that the 2020 avatar offers much more than the usual visual and BS-VI engine upgrades. Is this the real McCoy?

14/08/2020

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Ever since TVS launched the Apache RR310 in 2017, the manufacturer has upgraded the bike almost every year. In 2019, this flagship model received a slipper clutch and a new gloss black colour. As impressive and value-for-money as the RR310 is, sadly, it never managed to take the market by storm. But TVS is in no mood to wave the white flag yet. Instead, after jotting down the feedback received, they meticulously worked on resolving the glitches. With the introduction of Bharat Standard VI (BS-VI) emissions earlier this year, TVS decided to not just update the engine but also improve the refinement level and equip the bike with a host of new state-of-the-art features. So, is this the comprehensive update that the enthusiasts have been desperately looking for or is it just a nip-and-tuck job? Well, read on to find out. At a glance, the RR310 can easily be mistaken for a mid-sized 500cc motorcycle as it looks bigger than it actually is. The sports tourer’s design has been inspired by the shark and hence it boasts quite an aggressive stance. If you take a closer look at its silhouette, the sharp front fascia along with the twin LED projector

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