Following the GST reduction on motorcycles under 350cc, pricing dynamics in this segment have shifted significantly. Here, we pit TVS’ flagship street-naked, the Apache RTR 310 against its chief rivals, the Honda CB300R and Triumph Speed 400, to see how they fare on paper with the updated pricing structure.
2025 TVS Apache RTR 310 vs rivals: engine and output
TVS Apache RTR 310 slots right between the two in terms of peak output
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Speed 400 sits in a class above, and that’s evident with its KTM-derived 398cc engine, much higher torque and a superior power-to-weight ratio. In this comparison, the Honda produces the least amount of power and also has the smallest displacement engine. And the TVS slots right between the two in terms of peak power.
2025 TVS Apache RTR 310 vs rivals: weight and dimensions
The Honda CB300R is the lightest in this comparison
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.
2025 TVS Apache RTR 310 vs rivals: suspension, brakes and tyres
The Honda is the only one to use organic pads
All three motorcycles come equipped with disc brakes at both ends, but the Honda CB300R is the only one to use organic brake pads, while the other two get sintered pads. That said, the CB300R’s braking performance shouldn’t be heavily compromised, thanks in part to its significantly lower kerb weight compared to its rivals.
Each bike also gets an upside-down fork and a monoshock, but the TVS goes a step further with its BTO (Built To Order) Dynamic kit, which adds full adjustability at both ends at an added cost.
2025 TVS Apache RTR 310 vs rivals: features
The Apache RTR 310 is the only one here to get a TFT dash
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.
2025 TVS Apache RTR 310 vs rivals: price
TVS Apache RTR 310 is available in multiple variants
With the revised GST rates, the Apache RTR 310 is now priced between Rs 2.21 lakh and Rs 2.87 lakh – a reduction of Rs 18,750 to Rs 24,310. The Honda CB300R has also seen a notable drop of Rs 21,000, bringing its price down to Rs 2.19 lakh. In contrast, the Triumph Speed 400 falls above the 350cc threshold and is subject to higher GST, but the company has chosen to hold its pricing steady at Rs 2.51 lakh for now. How long this will continue remains uncertain. Still, the widened price gap makes the Apache RTR 310 and CB300R even more compelling options than before.
All three motorcycles bring something different to the table. The TVS offers a long list of features – almost everything you can think of, including the kitchen sink. The Honda goes for a neo-retro design with a smooth, tractable engine. The Triumph, meanwhile, delivers a more premium brand appeal along with a higher-capacity engine and greater output.
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