The TVS Apache RTX 300 marks the company's entry into the adventure bike segment with a starting price of Rs 1.99 lakh ex-showroom and a 299.1cc engine. For buyers seeking beginner-friendly options, several competitors offer reliable and powerful alternatives. These include the Suzuki V-Strom SX, Yezdi Adventure, KTM 250 Adventure, Hero Xpulse 200 4V, and Hero Xpulse 210.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 introduces adventure touring features to TVS's lineup, equipped with a 299.1cc engine and priced at Rs 1.99 lakh ex-showroom. It targets riders interested in touring-friendly setups, but the Indian market provides other viable choices for entry-level adventure motorcycles.
The Suzuki V-Strom SX starts at Rs 1.98 lakh ex-showroom and uses a 249cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine producing 26.13 hp and 22.22 Nm of torque. It includes a six-speed gearbox, a 1,440 mm wheelbase, and 205 mm ground clearance.
Yezdi's Adventure model, also priced from Rs 1.98 lakh ex-showroom, features a 334cc liquid-cooled engine delivering 29.22 hp and 29.8 Nm of torque. It has a six-speed gearbox, a 15.5-litre fuel tank, a 1,465 mm wheelbase, and an 815 mm seat height.
The KTM 250 Adventure begins at Rs 2.42 lakh ex-showroom with a 249.07cc liquid-cooled engine outputting 30.58 hp and 25 Nm of torque. It offers a 14.5-litre fuel tank and 228 mm ground clearance.
Hero's Xpulse 200 4V, starting at Rs 1.41 lakh ex-showroom, employs a 199.6cc oil-cooled single-cylinder engine with 18.9 hp and 17.35 Nm of torque paired to a five-speed gearbox. The base variant has a 1,410 mm wheelbase and 220 mm ground clearance, while the top-end version extends to 1,427 mm wheelbase and 270 mm clearance.
Finally, the Hero Xpulse 210 is available from Rs 1.63 lakh ex-showroom, powered by a 210cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 24.26 hp and 20.7 Nm of torque with a six-speed gearbox. It measures 1,446 mm in wheelbase and provides 220 mm ground clearance.
These models are described as reliable, powerful, and competent for beginner adventure riders.