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BMW Motorrad To Unveil New G 310 RR Sportbike In India

BMW Motorrad India has just drop a new teaser on what could be a new baby supersport from the company partnership with India’s TVS Motor Company.

The BMW G 310 RR is based on TVS Apache RR 310.
Powered by a 312.2cc single-cylinder engine capable of pushing 34hp and
27.3Nm.

The teaser image showcased a new motorcycle set to be unveil on July 15, 2022.

Despite showing only the taillight, but the similarity with the TVS Apache 310 RR is a major giveaway thus confirming that BMW will finally enter the entry-level supersport segment with the G 310 RR.

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Moreover, the ‘RR’ logo is clearly visible on the tail which also a big hint that the G 310 RR is finally on its way.

BMW Motorrad and TVS inked a long-term deal in 2013 which allows the two parties to share the 300cc platforms to compete in the rising Asian market.

The partnership resulted in the G 310 R (roadste)r and the G 310 GS (road-focused tourer) while TVS released the Apache RR 310, a fully faired sportbike.

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RASMI: TVS Motor Company Sertai ARRC

Gergasi motosikal India, TVS Motor Company bakal sertai Kejuaraan Motosikal Asia (ARRC) buat pertama kalinya menerusi pasukan TVS Racing.

TVS Racing akan terlibat dalam Kejuaraan One Make TVS Asia yang akan berlangsung seiring dengan ARRC.

Penyertaan TVS Racing turut disambut baik Pengarah Promosi Two Wheels Motor Racing Sdn Bhd (TWMR), Ron Hogg.

“Penyertaan TVS Racing dalam Kejuaraan One Make ini satu isyarat yang pastinya akan membuka ruang dalam pencarian bakat baharu.

“Apa yang lebih penting, dengan adanya rakan dan pengeluar baharu ini, ia akan mencetuskan minat kepada ARRC secara umumnya,” jelasnya.

Pada masa sama, Ketua Perniagaan Premium TVS Motor Company, Vimal Sumbly menyifatkan penyertaan sulung syarikat itu di ARRC akan memainkan peranan besar dalam membawa jenama itu ke peringkat global.

“Kami terujua mengenai mencipta kejayaan di peringkat antarabangsa. Kejuaraan One Make TVS Asia akan memainkan peranan penting sebagai satu batu loncatan kami di peringkat global untuk TVS Racing.

“Kami mengambil peluang ini sebagai proses pembelajaran dari trek India dan mendemonstrasikan kemampuan kami di peringkat antarabangsa,” katanya.

Sementara itu, Vimal mendedahkan bahawa pihaknya akan mempertaruhkan TVS Asia One Make Apache RR 310 bagi kejuaraan tersebut.

Kejuaraan One Make TVS Asia akan menyaksikan 16 pelumba seluruh Asia merebut slot akhir yang akan diputuskan pada 27 April dengan proses pemilihan akan berlangsung di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang ketika pusingan 2 ARRC, bulan depan.

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The Zeppelin Will Remain As A Concept Motorcycle – TVS Motor Company

After months of speculation, TVS Motor Company has officially confirmed that the company has no plan to bring the Zeppelin concept to production.

The excitement over the Zeppelin is still existing despite the concept motorcycle was first unveiled back in 2018.

Despite the Zeppelin still making the news to this day, there have been no developments about the motorcycle from TVS.

In the latest update, TVS Motor has confirmed that the Zeppelin will remain as a concept via the company official Instagram page.

The Zeppelin was showcased as an entry-level cruiser that featured a first-of-its-kind hybrid powertrain by combining a 220cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine paired to a 1200W regenerative assist motor.

The motorcycle also comes equipped with a unique Integrated Starter Generator (ISG), a patented system by TVS.

While the news might come as a surprise, there is still a good chance that TVS has other plans in the future.

We might see a different kind of cruiser soon enough.

The Limited Edition TVS Apache RTR 165 RP Sold Out In India

According to TVS Motor Company, the limited-run Apache RTR 165 RP launched just over a week ago in India has just sold out.

The entire 200 units sold out in just a few days thanks to the sale process that was done entirely online.

The 164.9cc single-cylinder four-valve engine is the first motorcycle to ever produced under the Race Performance (RP) division.

The RTR 165 RP makes 19hp @ 10,000rpm and 14.2Nm @ 8,750rpm and power is delivered to the back wheel via a 5-speed super-slick transmission.

The RP is not just a nameplate, to ensure the best performance in its segment, the RTR 165 RP gets a new cylinder head with a 35 per cent increase in intake. The engine also gets a 15 per cent bigger valve controlled by Hi-Lift Hi-Duration cams and dual spring actuators for increased performance.

TVS also revised the bore stroke ratio of 1.37, to allow free-revving up the redline.

Other features include a new headlamp assembly and a 250mm rear disc brake claimed to be the first in its class.

Considering the success of the RTR 165 RP, TVS will spawn more RP series in the near future.

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Pengeluar motosikal India, TVS Motor Company telah pun melanarkan Apache RTR 165 RP, model pertama dari divisyen Race Performance TVS.

Terhad kepada 200 unit, Apache RTR 165 RP ini menawarkan 19hp pada 10,000rpm dan 14.2Nm pada 8,750rpm yang terhasil daripada enjin satu silinder 164.9cc 4-valve.

Kuasa kemudiannya disalurkan kepada tayar belakang menerusi transmisi 5-kelajuan.

Edisi RP ini juga menyaksikan TVS mengemaskini ruang enjin dengan penggunaan cylinder head baharu yang meningkatkan tahap kemasukan udara hingga 35 peratus.

Bahagian valve (injap) juga 15 peratus lebih besar bagi meningkatkan prestasi enjin dengan lebih ketara.

Selain itu, Apache RTR 165 P ini juga datang dengan lampu LED penuh serta cakera brek depan dan belakang yang pertama dalam kelasnya.

TVS Motor Unveils Limited-Run Apache RTR 165 RP In India – 19HP, 14.2Nm

TVS Motor Company has launched the all-new limited-edition RTR 165 RP, the first model produced under its Race Performance (RP) series.

Limited to just 200 units, the Apache RTR 165 RP is the first model from the company racing lineage ushered into the TVS Apache series of motorcycles.

The RTR 165 RP makes 19hp @ 10,000rpm and 14.2Nm @ 8,750rpm from its 164.9cc single-cylinder 4-valve engine. Power is delivered to the back wheel via a 5-speed super-slick transmission.

TVS also revised the bore stroke ratio of 1.37, to allow free-revving up the redline.

Other features include a new headlamp assembly and a 250mm rear disc brake claimed to be the first in its class.

2021 TVS Apache RR 310 Launched In India – 34hp, 27.3Nm

TVS Motor Company has launched the 2021 Apache RR 310 that now comes with a host of upgrades.

Firstly, the Apache RR 310 received a new exhaust system and revised geometry to provide a greater lean angle, with TVS also claimed the new setup improves engine response.

Next, the Apache RR 310 gets a full-colour and Bluetooth enable TFT display that can store and view riding data that can be accessed on the instrument cluster or via smartphone.

It also features a new Dynamic engine rev limit indicator, engine temperature, RPM parameters, day trip meter, and over speed indicator.

The new Apache also allows suspension damping tuning with the help of a built-in adjuster tool.

To make things a little more interesting, TVS offers two road-legal kits comprising Dynamic and Race.

The Dynamic kit features a fully adjustable KYB upside/down front fork with 20-step compression damping, 15mm preload adjustment and 20-step rebound damping, while the rear monoshock offers a 10-step preload adjustment and 20-step rebound damping.

Meanwhile, the Race kit focuses on attacking ergonomics that features a tucked-down handlebar and a raised (30mm) footpegs. TVS claimed the Race kit ensure lower wind resistance and improved handling while on the track.

Nonetheless, the powertrain has remained unchanged, with the single-cylinder 312.2cc liquid-cooled engine continues to deliver 34hp @ 9,700rpm and 27.3Nm @ 7,700rpm, and a claimed top speed of 160km/h.

Other features include:

300mm front disc
240mm rear disc
dual-channel ABS
11L fuel tank
Four riding modes (Sport/Track/Urban/Rain)

TVS Ntorq 125 berteknologi tinggi dilancarkan

TVS Motor Company telah melancarkan skuter yang mereka dakwa sebagai skuter 125cc paling berkuasa dan berteknologi tinggi di pasaran – NTorq 125 Race XP.

Diinspirasikan oleh rekabentuk pesawat ‘stealth’, TVS NTorq 125 Race XP menayangkan gaya agresif, dengan lampu LED di hadapan dan belakang.

Warnanya juga mendapat inspirasi daripada motosikal lumba, dan roda merahnya menambahkan lagi gayanya.

Enjin terbaru TVS NTorq 125 Race XP merupakan enjin 125cc silinder tunggal yand dilengkapi sistem Race Tuned Fuel Injection (RT-Fi) yang mengeluarkan 10hp kuasa dan tork sebanyak 10.8Nm.

Menurut TVS, ini adalah enjin skuter 125cc paling berkuasa dalam segmen pasarannya.

Apa yang membezakannya dari pesaingnya adalah tambahan teknologi yang pada kebiasaannya hanya terdapat pada motosikal sesaran lebih besar; contohnya, ia mempunyai dua mod iaitu Race dan Street.

Pada mod Street, NTorq memberi kuasa dengan lancar, iaitu paling sempurna untuk menunggang di bandar, sementara mod Racememberi penunggang tindak balas pendikit yang lebih tajam untuk menunggang lebih agresif, terutama di jalan raya lurus.

Ciri yang paling menonjol dari NTorq baru adalah Bluetooth melalui TVS SmartXconnect, yang membolehkan penunggang mengawal fungsi seperti menukar mod menunggang, navigasi, kecerahan konsol dan banyak lagi.

TVS SmartXonnect juga mempunyai ciri bantuan suara – juga yang pertama dalam segmen ini – dan penunggang kini dapat mengawal beberapa tetapan melalui interaksi suara semasa mereka berada di jalan raya.

NTorq 125 Race XP baru kini terjual di India dan terdapat dalam skema warna tiga nada, dengan harga 83,275 rupee (RM4,748).

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TVS Motor Company Unveil Track Only Apache RR 200

TVS Motor Company has just unveiled a track-only Apache RR 200 to be used in the TVS One-Make Championship competition.

According to the company, the race-spec Apache RR 200 features several upgrades over the standard Apache RTR 200 4V.

Significant features include a full-fairing body panel and a tall windscreen to achieve better aerodynamics.

TVS also shed off the headlights, taillight, turn indicators and rearview mirrors to reduce unwanted weights while completing the race machine look.

The Apache RR 200 is powered by a 197.8cc, four-stroke SOHC with oil and air-cooled engine and mated to a five-speed gearbox.

The motorcycle also fitted with adjustable suspension, TVS Racing livery and special race tyres from TVS Eurogrip.

Currently, only the Apache RR 310 is readily available for the public, and it is unknown whether the company will introduce a road-legal version of the Apache RR 200.

(Source: BikeWale)