The revised GST structure has reshaped how the Apache RTR 310, Honda CB300R, and Triumph Speed 400 stack up on paper.
Published on Sep 25, 2025 03:28:00 PM
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Follow us| Engine and output | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| TVS Apache RTR 310 | Honda CB300R | Triumph Speed 400 | |
| Engine | 312.2cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled | 286cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled | 398cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 35.6hp at 9,700rpm | 31hp at 9,000rpm | 40hp at 8,000rpm |
| Torque | 28.7Nm at 6,650rpm | 27.5Nm at 7,5000rpm | 37.5Nm at 6,500rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 210hp/tonne | 212hp/tonne | 223hp/tonne |
| Weight and dimensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| TVS Apache RTR 310 | Honda CB300R | Triumph Speed 400 | |
| Seat height | 800mm | 801mm | 803mm |
| Ground clearance | 180mm | 157mm | NA |
| Wheelbase | 1358mm | 1352mm | 1386mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11 litres | 9.7 litres | 13 litres |
| Kerb weight | 169kg | 146kg | 179kg |
All three motorcycles compared here are likely to be a prospective owner’s first step into the 30+hp segment. It’s important that these bikes have accessible seat heights, and in that respect, they’re only a smidge apart from one another.
The Speed 400 is the heaviest of the lot but leads with a superior power-to-weight ratio and the largest fuel tank. The Honda CB300R is the lightest here and also has the smallest fuel tank, but it edges out the TVS in terms of power-to-weight ratio. The TVS sits right between the two.
| Tyres, suspension and brakes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| TVS Apache RTR 310 | Honda CB300R | Triumph Speed 400 | |
| Suspension (F/R) | USD fork / monoshock | USD fork / monoshock | USD fork / monoshock |
| Brakes (F/R) | 300mm disc / 240mm disc | 296mm disc / 220mm disc | 300mm disc / 230mm disc |
| Tyres (F/R) | 110/70 R17 / 150/60-R17 | 110/70 R17 / 150/60 R17 | 110/80 R17 / 150/70 R17 |
The Apache RTR 310 continues TVS’ trend of offering segment-first features and even some from far pricier bikes. As standard, it offers a 5-inch TFT dash, traction control, cruise control, drag torque control and rear-wheel lift mitigation. The cooled rider’s seat, offered earlier, has now been omitted.
In addition to this, the Dynamic Kit (available under the BTO package) adds fully adjustable suspension and a tyre pressure monitoring system. There’s also a second package, the Dynamic Pro Kit; it includes keyless ignition and launch control and makes all riding aids lean-sensitive.
Triumph, on the other hand, equips the Speed 400 with a digi-analogue instrument cluster featuring a vertical rev counter. Its safety suite includes traction control and dual-channel ABS.
The Honda keeps things simple with an LCD dash that includes a gear-position indicator and dual-channel ABS. It even misses out on Honda’s traction control system, which is available on the CB350 range.
| Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| TVS Apache RTR 310 | Honda CB300R | Triumph Speed 400 | |
| Price (ex-showroom, India) | Rs 2.21-2.87 lakh | Rs 2.19 lakh | Rs 2.51 lakh |
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