Affordable adventure motorcycles have been finding an increasing foothold in the Indian two-wheeler market. Buoyed by the increasing demand and popularity, the two-wheeler manufacturers in the country are enhancing their presence in the segment. Over the last few years, the sub-300 cc ADV segment in India has witnessed a rapid growth in terms of demand, sales and model numbers. The TVS Apache RTX 300 is one of the increasingly popular models in this space.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 competes with some of the toughest rivals in its segment. Also, it will appeal to many consumers who have been mulling the thought of buying Hero XPulse 210, an ADV positioned in the 200-250 cc segment, but can stretch their budget a bit for a more premium model.
Here is a quick and comprehensive comparison between the TVS Apache RTX 300 and Hero XPulse 210.
The Hero XPulse 210 is certainly the most affordable among these two ADVs. Even the top variant of the Hero motorcycle is significantly cheaper than the base variant of the TVS Apache RTX 300.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 has a 16 mm shorter wheelbase than the Hero XPulse 210, while the fuel tank capacity is also smaller by half a litre. When it comes to ground clearance, the Hero XPulse 210 offers 20 mm of extra ground clearance.
TVS Apache RTX 300 comes with a bigger engine than the Hero XPulse 210. The TVS model churns out significantly higher power and torque compared to the Hero XPulse 210.