Round one of the TVS Young Media Racer Programme (YMRP) took place alongside the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) weekend at the Madras International Circuit. Here is what went down
[Read more…]TVS Young Media Racer Programme – A Friday Spent in the Right Way
TVS flew us down to the Madras International Circuit to attend the selection round for their Young Media Racer Programme. Read on to know how we got selected for it
[Read more…]TVS ARE GP Cup Finale – Whacking Open the Throttle
TVS invited us to take part in their Apache Racing Experience GP Cup Finale that was held at the Madras International Circuit. We swung a leg over their Apache RTR 200 race bike and twisted the throttle open. Read on
[Read more…]TVS Apache Racing Experience GP Cup – Apaches on a Go-kart Track
TVS invited us to their Apache Racing Experience GP Cup. We had a lot of fun and we also learned a lot. Here is how the experience was
[Read more…]TVS Apache RTR 310 Road Test Review
After a first ride experience in Thailand, we now got a chance to explore the capabilities of the TVS Apache RTR 310 on our streets.
[Read more…]TVS Apache RTE Marks the Arrival of One-make Electric Racing
With the TVS Apache RTE, the Indian brand has launched the country’s first-ever electric two-wheeler racing championship.
On September 29, 2023, the TVS Racing Electric One Make Championship (e-OMC) will debut at the fourth round of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC).
Eight hand-picked riders will take part in the first round of the championship. These riders will race on the new TVS Apache RTE race motorcycles designed specifically for the championship.
The TVS Apache RTE features the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, a liquid-cooled motor and high-efficiency liquid-cooled motor controller, the battery pack has advanced chemistry and high-power cells, with carbon chains, and a carbon-fibre battery case that also acts as a stressed member of the chassis. An Advanced Battery Management System brings race-specific algorithms for advanced configuration controls and high levels of safety, A single-reduction motor is connected to the rear wheel via sprockets and roller chains. It gets Öhlin’s bespoke front and rear suspension,Brembo brake system with a 320-mm front disc, calipers, and master cylinder, carbon-fibre front and rear wheels,Pirelli Super Corsa tyres and a carbon-fibre fairing with the lowest coefficient of drag that is best-in-class.
Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company, said, “TVS Motor has been championing racing ever since we started India’s first factory racing team. TVS Racing has been instrumental in making motorsports aspirational yet accessible for enthusiasts across the country. Many of the technologies that we pioneered in our racing machines have made way to our production vehicles, giving shape to our ‘track to road’ philosophy. In line with our vision of providing exciting and sustainable mobility solutions, we are thrilled to announce the debut of India’s first ever EV two wheeler racing. TVS Racing e-OMC will not only set new benchmarks in the racing segment but also demonstrate the potential of electric vehicles in delivering high-octane and thrilling racing experiences for the world to witness.”
Petronas TVS Racing Team Dominate INRC Opening Round
The Petronas TVS Racing Team showcased their dominance and racing prowess as they clinched a clean sweep in the opening round of the 2023 Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) held in Coorg.
[Read more…]TVS Young Media Racer Programme – From Dream to Reality
We were invited to the seventh edition of the TVS Young Media Racer Programme, a unique initiative aimed at providing aspiring young media personnel with hands-on experience in the field of motorcycle circuit racing
[Read more…]TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Special Edition Launched
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Special Edition has been launched at Rs 1.30 lakh. It now features a new Pearl White paint scheme in addition to the already existing colour options along with a few other cosmetic changes and a ‘Bullpup’ exhaust.
[Read more…]TVS Apache RTR 165 Race Performance Launched
TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is the first model from TVS’ Race Performance sub-brand inspired from TVS Racing’s race machine lineage, and will be limited to 200 units.