India, Oct. 16 -- TVS has entered the adventure tourer segment with a bang, launching the all-new Apache RTX equipped with the new RT-XD4 single-cylinder engine and a sporty semi-faired design. Originally unveiled in concept form at the Bharat Global Mobility Expo 2025, the TVS Apache RTX is the first ADV from the Hosur-based manufacturer and is listed from an introductory price tag of Rs.1.99 lakh, going as high as Rs.2.19 lakh for the top-spec BTO variant (all ex-showroom).

With its aggressive pricing strategy, TVS takes the competition head-on, even undercutting some of its rivals, which include the likes of the KTM 250 Adventure, Yezdi Adventure, and the Suzuki V-Strom SX. While it remains to be seen how far the price rises after the...