インドを拠点とするTVSは、欧州でホンダのCRF300L Rallyに対抗することを目指したシングルシリンダーアドベンチャーバイクApache RTX 300を導入した。新モデルは日本製ライバル車より高い出力を持つと主張。生産台数ベースで世界第3位の二輪車メーカーであるTVSは欧州でこのバイクをデビューさせるが、米国市場への即時投入計画はない。
TVS Apache RTX 300はミニラリーマシンとして設計された300ccシングルシリンダーアドベンチャーバイクだ。TVSによると、9000rpmで36馬力、7000rpmで21ポンド・フィートのトルクを発揮する。これらの数値は、8500rpmで約27馬力、6500rpmで19.5ポンド・フィートのトルクを発揮するホンダCRF300L Rallyを上回る。ホンダモデルはタイで製造されている。
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Ducati has revealed the second-generation 2026 DesertX adventure motorcycle, five years after the 2021 production debut, incorporating rally feedback to boost off-road capabilities with a lighter 890cc V2 engine, aluminum monocoque chassis, enhanced ergonomics, and advanced electronics. Priced at US$16,995, it arrives in the US in June 2026, Europe in April, and India in Q4.
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.
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TVS has unveiled its RTX 300 motorcycle, named the Indian Bike of the Year 2026, in Europe with a new color scheme, but faces significant backlash in India over delayed deliveries of the adventure bike. Launched in October 2025, the model has a revised waiting period of four months, leaving many buyers frustrated. The company has not disclosed reasons for the delays despite the bike's competitive pricing and features.
The BMW F 450 GS and Norton Atlas GT adventure motorcycles have been spotted testing together on Indian roads, following their EICMA 2025 debuts. Manufactured by TVS Motor Company in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, both face potential delays due to aligned production timelines and supply chain issues, with BMW prioritizing developed markets before India.
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Yamaha has announced the 2026 Ténéré 700 World Raid, its top-spec long-range adventure bike, for the US market—available elsewhere since 2022—arriving in May at a starting MSRP of $12,999. Key upgrades include dual 6.1-gallon fuel tanks, enhanced KYB suspension, 6-axis IMU with advanced rider aids, cruise control, and rally-inspired features, coinciding with surging American interest in events like the Dakar Rally.
Triumph has refreshed its middleweight naked bike, the Trident 660, for the 2026 model year with increased power and refined features. A journalist's test ride in southern Spain highlights its agility, comfort, and versatility for city and road use. The bike now delivers 94 horsepower, up from 81 in the previous version.
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CFMOTO Australia has announced the release of its flagship MY26 1000MT-X adventure motorcycle, set to arrive in late May 2026 at a ride-away price of $18,990. The model offers two variants, including a low-suspension option, and features a 946cc parallel-twin engine with advanced electronics for both road and off-road use. Unveiled at EICMA 2025, it positions CFMOTO in the competitive litre-class adventure segment.