TVS Akula 310 Spied With Vertically Stacked LCD Screen

The upcoming TVS Akula 310 (or the Apache RTR 300) has been spied multiple times now, but the latest pictures reveal a few more new details about the bike. Yes, the Akula 310 production version has been spotted testing again in Bengaluru, near TVS' manufacturing facility in Hosur and captured in some clear pictures. The bike gets an unconventional vertically stacked, all-LCD instrument console, similar to the one we saw on its racing concept model at the 2016 Auto Expo.

The entire dashboard of the TVS Akula 310 is closely visible in the spy pictures, however, the ignition is turned off so we can't say anything about its functions. What we can see in the picture is a big LCD screen that will feature a tachometer, odometer, multiple trip meters and fuel gauge for sure. We also expect it to get a digital clock, lap timer, top speed and sprint recorder, gear positioning indicator and service reminder. There are multiple telltale lights above the LCD screen and a shift indicator on its right side. Two setting buttons have also been provided, one on each side of the screen.

We can also see the interesting split pattern headlamp on the sporty fairing of the TVS Akula 310 production test mule, which was missing in the concept model. The TVS bike also gets a completely new rear section with revised frame, split seat and an LED tail lamp inspired by shark fins. Other tweaks in the bike are slightly upraised handlebars and new exhaust muffler and it will also get rear view mirrors on the road-going model.

We already know that the upcoming TVS flagship is based on the BMW G 310 R that is also being manufactured by the Indian manufacturer for both domestic as well as the international markets. Both the bikes use the same 313cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 34PS of power and a peak torque of 28Nm in the naked iteration. However, the figures could be slightly different in the faired model. Other features it shares with its German sibling are the exhaust muffler, front inverted forks, rear monoshock, alloy wheels and the India-made Michelin tyres. The braking setup of the TVS Akula is different and it gets TVS signature petal disc brakes on both ends.

We already reported that TVS is going to launch its 300cc model by the end of this financial year, i.e. before March 31st, 2017. That means the bike is about to be launched within just two months. It is expected to be priced under Rs 2 lakh, which will make it a strong competitor against the Yamaha YZF-R3, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Honda CBR250R, KTM RC 390 and the upcoming Benelli Tornado 310R.

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