TVS Apache RTR 310

Autocar India

•7w

Since you are looking for a bike that is good for daily commuting as well as long rides, and are presently a Pulsar owner, a good upgrade option would be the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z. The NS400Z is a sporty machine that isn't too aggressive and will also be usable on a day-to-day basis, while entertaining you on longer journeys. It also has an excellent price tag, which means you will come in well under your budget. If you want to look elsewhere, options like the KTM 250 / 390 Duke, TVS Apache RTR 310 and Triumph Speed 400 are what we would recommend. The Speed 400 will be the best option inside city limits, but at high speeds, its engine feels a little strained. The Apache and Duke models are good all-rounders with genuine sporting intent and come with a host of techy and feel-good features. Take a test ride of the bikes mentioned above to make an informed decision about your next purchase.

Autocar India

•7w

The Kawasaki Ninja 300 is a thoroughly dated machine in all respects, but it has some unique strengths in today's market. If you like the baby Ninja, then it still makes sense to go for it, although we'd recommend paying full price and going for the latest model. Because the older ones won't be E20 compatible. Real-world fuel economy is subjective and depends on a multitude of factors. So we can't tell you what you should expect; for reference, you may check out our fuel efficiency numbers from when we road tested the Ninja 300. Coming to the TVS Apache RR 310, this is a more modern and feature-rich machine and will also be cheaper to buy and maintain in the long run. However, purchasing it without taking a test ride is an avoidable risk, and we'd recommend you try to get a test ride from TVS once more before you make a decision.

Autocar India

•7w

The KTM 250 Duke you have shortlisted will be a good option to step up to, and with its less bodywork than your RS200, you'll likely not run into the same issue again. The quarter-litre Duke is also an entertaining and punchy machine that feels at home both inside the city and out on the highway. In a similiar vein, you could also consider the TVS Apache RTR 310, which will offer you more performance and features, although it will be a little more expensive to buy even in base trim. If you are instead leaning toward an ADV, then you should consider bikes like the KTM 250 Adventure and TVS Apache RTX 300. A test ride of these bikes will help you decide what sort of bike is right for you and which one suits you best.

Autocar India

•11w

The KTM 250 Duke you are considering makes for a great one-bike garage to handle city and highway duties both. It has a punchy - yet not overwhelming - amount of grunt, engaging handling and will also return good fuel economy. Coming to the Triumph Speed T4, depending on how you ride, you should see decent fuel economy even inside city traffic. Since the bike is made by Bajaj, it shouldn't be too expensive to maintain. The advantage of the Speed T4 over the Duke will be its more effortless performance and more comfortable seating and suspension. And since you are shopping in this space, the TVS Apache RTR 310 is also worth taking a look at. The RTR 310 is a feature-rich machine with good performance and handling. Also, we will recommend you get the variant with the quickshifter as it is still priced sensibly, and this feature will enhance the riding experience. Since these are different machines in the riding experience they deliver, we'd recommend a test ride of all three before you decide.

Autocar India

•10w

The TVS Apache RTR 310 will be a good step up from your current Apache RTR 180. The RTR 310 is a sporty machine with good performance and handling, which doesn't feel overly stiff or uncompromising and makes for a good all-rounder. As you have pointed out, there have been sporadic issues with TVS' aftersales. But if you are prepared to deal with them - and it does seem like your heart is set on the Apache - then you can go ahead with the RTR 310.If you are open to looking at other brands, the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, Triumph Speed 400 and KTM 250 Duke all make for genuinely capable alternatives, with the Bajaj and Triumph also offering you quite a bit more performance. We would urge you to take a test ride and speak to your nearest dealer for aftersales of each bike so you can make a more informed decision.

Autocar India

•13w

On the ownership and maintenance cost front, the TVS Apache RTR 310, Harley-Davidson X440, and Triumph 400s should be more or less on par, unless major wear and tear parts like a chain-sprocket set are to be replaced.We would recommend you reach out to your nearest authorised dealer for each brand and speak to them for a more accurate picture.

Autocar India

•8w

The new TVS Apache RTX 300 weighs nearly as much as your previous Dominar and is much taller than it, so if you are a shorter person, it may not be the best fit for you. It does have a wide handlebar and can make tight U-turns quite easily once you get used to its size, but that is a very subjective issue. Coming to the Apache RTR 310, that is a lighter and crucially, lower bike, and what we mean by that is that its centre of gravity is much lower, as is its seat height. This means that inside the city, it will be much more manageable, especially when making U-turns. Some other comparable bikes in this class are the KTM 250 Duke and the Triumph Speed 400, both have similiar performance and fuel economy to the Apache and are worth considering. If you aren't going to venture beyond 90kph on the highway and are primarily going to use the bike inside city limits, the Honda CB300F is a credible option to consider. It is a simpler and slower offering than the aforementioned bikes but has a very accessible 789mm seat height and a lithe 153kg kerb weight, which should make it very approachable. A test ride of these bikes will help you decide which is the best option for you.

Autocar India

•15w

Since you are a TVS owner, there are a couple of products you can consider from the same manufacturer itself. The TVS Ronin and Apache RTR 310 will both be good options to step up to, although they will have very different riding experiences. The former will have a more relaxed, torque-rich riding experience, while the latter will have an engine that will reward you the more you rev it.In a similiar vein, you can also consider the KTM 250 Duke, which will be an energetic machine that's reasonably fuel efficient too. If you're open to getting an ADV, bikes like the TVS Apache RTX 300 and Hero Xpulse 210 make for good options in your price range. Take a test ride of all before you decide.

Autocar India

•15w

Of the three bikes you've shortlisted, the Hero Xtreme 250R and the TVS Apache RTR 310 will feel like the more substantial upgrades. However, both TVS and Hero have spotty reputations for service, especially in the context of their premium products, so that is something to bear in mind.The Yamaha XSR155 is a delightful machine, but it won't feel like a big upgrade over your Raider. We recommend you take a look at something like the Honda CB300F and the KTM 250 Duke. Do take test rides of all shortlisted options before going ahead with your purchase.

Autocar India

•16w

Considering this is going to be your first bike, we would recommend you start with something approachable and friendly like the Honda CB300F or the TVS Apache RTR 310. The Honda bike’s USPs are its affordable price tag, low ownership costs and light weight paired with a low seat height. Meanwhile, the TVS bike will have more exciting performance, sharper handling, as well as a smorgasbord of features.Considering its near 200kg kerb weight, we'd recommend you steer clear of the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and instead look at the Hunter 350, which has the same engine but is much lighter and more manageable. With its 40hp/40Nm output figures, the Guerrilla packs in very engaging performance and will be the most fun and exciting for a first-time buyer, but it can also feel overwhelming at times for a newer rider.Take an exhaustive test ride of all the options you shortlist to see which one fits you and your usage best.