TVS Apache RTR 310 Long Term Review, January 2025 Report

I seem to have developed a kind of love-hate relationship with our TVS Apache RTR 310 long-term unit after spending another month with it. We began to understand each other better; however, it is time to say goodbye, as this report marks the conclusion of our term with the bike. Now, I know that the RTR, with its unapologetically cool attitude, doesn’t care what I think about its quirks, but as always, I have to share my thoughts.

If you’ve been following along, you probably know that we, at autoX, are all fans of this bike’s performance and handling capabilities, especially considering its price point. Add to it the fact that it’s a real head-turner on the road, thanks to its eye-catching yellow-grey colour scheme, and you’ve got a bike that makes you feel pretty special while riding on the road. One of my favourite aspects of this bike is its compact, agile nature. What’s more, at 5’4”, I don’t find this bike as big or intimidating when riding as it appears.

In my last report, I talked about the seat cushioning issue, which makes long rides a bit uncomfortable. While I really appreciate its performance, I’ve encountered a new problem this month. I’ve noticed that there’s something off with the fuel delivery when the fuel gauge drops below four bars, and the issue worsens as the fuel level goes down.

I didn’t encounter this problem during the first month. When I first noticed the issue, I decided to test it by riding on low fuel. The throttle felt kind of unstable, with the ride becoming increasingly jerky as the fuel gauge edged closer to the red zone. It was annoying, taking away from the fun of twisting the throttle. I missed its usual power and smooth handling for a few days and had to be extra careful while riding. I even tried switching between the riding modes, but it only altered the intensity of the issue. Once I refuelled it to about half the tank, the bike returned to its usual smooth self.

Will I still miss the Apache RTR 310? Probably, yeah. Even with the issues I had, it’s hard to forget its quick acceleration, awesome braking, sharp handling, and, of course, that sweet exhaust note. I’ll definitely miss the cruise control too since I used it a lot last month. I’m not really into cruise control on bikes, but the way it was set up on the Apache RTR 310 made it super convenient. How much I’ll miss it really depends on what I ride next, but I’m definitely excited for the next version of this bike. I just hope TVS pays attention to the problems I mentioned. Until then, here’s to safe riding!

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