TVS made a few ripples at EICMA 2026 with its four production-ready models destined for Europe – India is familiar with two of them (Orbiter and X). The M1S is a maxi-e-scooter from the Southeast Asian market, but it’s the RTR 125 LC that seems to have caused most of the aforementioned ripples. Let’s see what makes it so attractive.
What engine does the RTR 125 LC have?
TVS has decided to turn the heat up (or rather, bring it down) with a liquid-cooled 125cc single-cylinder mill on the RTR 125 LC. It makes 14.9hp at 9,000rpm and 12Nm at 7,000rpm, both of which are close to the RTR 160 4V in Rain mode, thanks to the liquid-cooled mill. All Indian RTRs with lower than 310cc displacement are powered by air- and oil-cooled engines.
What’s the transmission used by the RTR 125 LC?
The RTR 125 LC’s engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. For context, all Indian RTRs, excluding the 310s, use a 5-speed gearbox, although the 160 4V and the 200 4V also get a slip-and-assist clutch as standard.
Is the chassis shared with any other Apache on sale?
No, it appears to be a brand-new tubular trellis chassis.
What suspension does the RTR 125 LC have?
The RTR 125 LC gets front and rear suspension from KYB. The front is a 41mm USD fork and the rear is a monoshock, which is adjustable for spring preload.
What about the brakes and tyres?
The RTR 125 LC has ByBre 300mm front and 240mm rear discs with dual-channel ABS. The tyres, meanwhile, comprise a 100/80-17 at the front and a 140/70R17 at the rear.
What are the standard features on offer?
The RTR 125 LC gets a 5-inch TFT display with ride modes, Bluetooth connectivity that enables map mirroring and all-LED lighting, along with the aforementioned slip-and-assist clutch and dual-channel ABS.
Will TVS launch the RTR 125 LC in India?
TVS was clear to indicate that this is an Europe-only motorcycle at the moment, aimed at A1 licence holders. As such, there are no immediate plans for an Indian launch. If that changes in the future and the motorcycle were to be launched in India, it will likely be one of the more expensive 125cc motorcycles. The liquid-cooling technology and all the other features on offer would drive up the ex-showroom price very quickly.
For context, TVS’ sporty 125 for India, the Raider, currently tops out at Rs 1.03 lakh, and the Apache RTR 160 4V starts at Rs 1.20 lakh.
All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.