The adventure tourer motorcycles in India have been finding a strong foothold, owing to the growing demand and popularity among consumers. Buoyed by this surging demand, the two-wheeler manufacturers have been pushing new products into this segment. TVS Motor Company, being a major player, didn't want to be left behind in this race and launched the TVS Apache RTX 300, which has grabbed a lot of eyeballs in a short span.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 sits in the sub-300 cc ADV segment in India, which has been witnessing a rapid growth in terms of demand, sales and model numbers. Despite being an appealing proposition, the TVS Apache RTX 300's task is not easy at all. It competes with some of the toughest rivals in the segment, which include Kawasaki Versys-X 300, Hero XPulse 210, Suzuki V-Strom SX, KTM 250 Adventure, etc.
Here is a quick comparison between the TVS Apache RTX 300 and the Honda NX200. While the NX200 is not a true ADV, it comes with a design that is similar to an adventure tourer motorcycle.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 is priced between ₹1.99 lakh and ₹2.34 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the variants. On the other hand, the Honda NX200 is priced at ₹1.58 lakh (ex-showroom). Clearly, the Honda NX200 is significantly more affordable compared to the TVS Apache RTX 300.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 is 141 mm longer and 42 mm wider, while it is 152 mm taller as well. It comes with 33 mm of additional ground clearance. Speaking of the weight, the TVS Apache RTX 300 is heavier by 32 kg compared to the Honda NX200.
The TVS Apache RTX 300 comes with a bigger engine than the Honda NX200. The TVS motorcycle churns out significantly higher power and torque as well.