TVS is finally getting into the ADV motorcycle space. With Hero already firmly in and will expand further. KTM already ruling to roost with its own ADV’s, it is high time indeed TVS did something. TVS’s MD stepped out this time around to test the bike just before it is launched later this year. We can see that the brand new KTM ADV is in the background for benchmark testing.
The bike will compete with the RE Himalayan 450 as well. The Adventure motorcycle will be more of a rival to the KTM Adventure X variant, not the S and Enduro range. This is evident from its alloy wheels and what is likely to be a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear setup.
Aesthetically, the bike stands tall and looks like an all-rounder Adventure bike for the streets, offering split seats, all LED lighting, and a beak at the front to complete the look. This test unit was also spotted with a few accessories like auxiliary lighting, a top box and crash protection suggesting a line of accessories will be available alongside the motorcycle when it goes on sale.
The ADV features a USD fork as well as a mono-shock at the rear. TVS already offers preload adjustable suspension in some lower 200cc models, so it’s fair to expect at least that much adjustability in both the front and rear suspension units. The bike is expected to include ride-by-wire technology, thanks to the RT-XD4 engine, enabling riding modes and switchable traction control for enhanced versatility. TVS seems to have taken this engine from BMW as it has discontinued it and has developed its own version of the same with extensive changes.
The spied motorcycle looked production-ready and a launch in the first half of 2025 is fair to expect. When on sale, this motorcycle will rival the likes of the KTM Duke 250 Adventure, Yezdi Adventure. TVS recently unveiled its latest engine at MotoSoul, the RT-XD4. This engine displaces 299cc and is both liquid-cooled (for the head) and air/oil-cooled (for the crankcases). TVS also stated that this motor can produce a peak output of 35hp at 9,000 rpm and 28.5Nm at 7,000 rpm.
