India, Oct. 19 -- The adventure motorcycling scene in India has matured rapidly in the past few years. What started as a niche category is now one of the most competitive segments in the market. After establishing itself as a sporty and performance-driven brand, TVS has stepped into this space with its first purpose-built ADV - the Apache RTX 300. We spent a day riding it through winding mountain roads and mixed terrain to find out where it shines, and where it could use some polishing.

At first glance, the Apache RTX 300 looks every bit the modern adventure bike. It has an upright stance, a tall windscreen, and clean bodywork that avoids unnecessary bulk. The LED headlamps are neatly integrated and lend the front a confident face. Build...