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TVS has updated its flagship offering, the fully faired Apache RR310. The sportbike is now priced from Rs 2.75 lakh, making it Rs 3,000 more expensive than its earlier starting price. However, the variant lineup is now more complex, and a fully-specced RR310 will cost you upwards of Rs 3.25 lakh. Justifying this hike are a number of features and updates, many of which have been carried over from the naked Apache RTR 310.
As far as changes that go across the board on all versions of the new RR310, the engine is now slightly more potent than before, generating 38hp at 9800rpm and 29Nm at 7900rpm, as opposed to the earlier 34hp and 27.3Nm. This is down to a number of factors, including a 13 percent larger airbox volume, a higher compression ratio, a 10 percent lighter forged piston and a larger diameter throttle body. Some of these changes have been carried over from its naked sibling, the Apache RTR 310.
Similarly, certain features have also made their way over from the RTR. THe RR310 now gets cruise control, as well as a bi-directional quickshifter. However, the base variant, offered only in red and priced at Rs 2.75 lakh, comes without the quickshifter.
Then there’s RT-DSC or Race Tuned Dynamic Stability Control – TVS speak for a suite of electronic rider aids. These include cornering ABS and traction control, wheelie control and cornering cruise control, all of which are facilitated by a new IMU. If you want the RT-DSC system on your Apache RR310, you’ll need to opt for the optional extra Dynamic Pro kit under TVS’ Built To Order customisation program, and it will add Rs 16,000 to the sticker price.
There’s also a second optional kit on offer, called just the Dynamic kit. This one costs Rs 18,000, and brings fully-adjustable KYB front and rear suspension, a tyre pressure monitoring system and a brass-coated chain.
Visually, you’ll be able to tell apart this updated RR310 by the winglets on its side fairings – TVS claims they produce a maximum of 3kg of downforce. There’s also a neat looking transparent clutch cover on this new version. Finally, there is a new bomber grey colour scheme on offer priced at Rs 2.97 lakh, making it Rs 5,000 more expensive than the quickshifter-equipped red colour option (Rs 2.92 lakh).
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