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Hero Electric are looking at multiple locations in the country but would prefer to be either in the West or South India because it is easier to cater to the markets there, plus they are also looking at exporting to international markets.

High on the launch of the new Apache RR 310, TVS Motor Company has pulled another surprise and has invested in a new electric vehicle start-up. According to the filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), TVS has bought a 14.78 per cent stake for Rs. 5 crore in Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd, a Bengaluru-based startup working on electric two-wheelers and energy infrastructure.

Royal Enfield has announced an online sale of 15 limited edition Stealth Black Classic 500 motorcycles. Priced at Rs. 1.90 lakh, the bikes were a part of the 'National Security Guards' Motorcycle Expedition 'Fight Against Terror' ride in September 2017. The campaign is called 'Tribute to the Bravehearts' and will have the bikes go on sale online on December 13 2017 on at www.royalenfield.com/bravehearts.

The TVS Apache RR 310 emerges as a track bred motorcycle, developed with inputs from TVS Racing and has been packaged as a versatile offering for a lot of applications - commute, track and tour. At Rs. 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom), the flagship Apache looks compelling and is competitively priced too. As the newest hot motorcycle to go on sale in the country, here are 10 interesting facts, you need to know about the all-new TVS Apache RR 310.

The Honda Africa Twin is one of the more capable adventure tourers out there and certainly has grabbed attention in a lot of markets including India. However, the global ADV space is moving towards the middleweight space that now comes with a host of options from possibly every major bike maker. Honda too is looking to grab a chunk of this pie and is reportedly working on a smaller version of the Africa Twin.

Is TVS Apache RR 310 the perfect entry-level performance motorcycle? While a full blown comparison will answer that; for now, we will be comparing the spec sheets of the TVS Apache RR 310 to its closest rivals - KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Benelli 302R. Does the new TVS hold up against competition? Read on to find out.

TVS has not forgotten about the sporty commuter segment, which is where the Apache brand took birth and will be rolling out new iterations in the near future. Speaking on the sidelines of the Apache RR 310 launch, Sudarshan Venu, Joint Managing Director, TVS told NDTV that the next motorcycle in the RTR series will be the Apache RTR 160.

The TVS Apache RR 310, the flagship motorcycle from TVS Motor Company, has been launched at a price of Rs. 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom). The Apache RR 310 has been in development for over two years now, and is a progression from the TVS Akula concept showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo. The Apache RR 310 has been positioned as an everyday, entry-level sportbike, which will serve multiple roles.