USA: The price of Keeway's K300 R motorcycle in India has been slashed by a staggering Rs. 55,000. Recall that the bike was presented in this country last year.
It has a 292.4cc, liquid-cooled engine, a fully faired appearance, and full LED lighting. It competes with the Apache RR 310 model from TVS Motor Company in our market. Which one should you choose then? Let's investigate.
The Keeway K300 R features a large fuel tank, a windscreen, split-style seats, an underbody exhaust, 17-inch alloy wheels, fashionable graphics, a digital instrument cluster, all-LED lighting, and mirrors with arrowhead shapes.
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The TVS Apache RR 310 boasts a muscular tank, 17-inch alloy rims, side-mounted exhaust, transparent windscreen and fairings with vents. A Bluetooth-enabled digital instrument cluster and full LED lighting are also included.
The Keeway K300 R has a 12 litre fuel capacity, a 135 mm ground clearance, and a 1,360 mm wheelbase. The Apache RR 310, on the other hand, has a wheelbase of 1,365mm, a fuel storage capacity of 11 litres, and a ground clearance of 180mm.
The 292.4cc, liquid-cooled engine that powers the Keeway K300 R produces 27.1hp of power and a maximum torque of 25Nm. While the TVS Apache RR 310 is powered by a 312.2cc, fuel-injected engine, it produces 27.3Nm of torque and a maximum power of 33.5hp. A 6-speed gearbox is equipped with both motorcycles to handle transmission work.
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The Keeway K300 R has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, dual-channel ABS, 37mm inverted forks up front, and a monoshock unit in back. Disk brakes, traction control, dual-channel ABS, and four riding modes are available for the TVS Apache RR 310. (Track, Sports, Rain, and Urban). It has gas-assisted rear shock absorber and inverted telescopic front forks.
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The Keeway K300 R costs Rs. 2.65 lakh in India, while the TVS Apache RR 310 has a price tag of Rs. 2.72 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). We think the Apache RR 310 is a better option because it outperforms its local rival in terms of performance, aesthetics, and safety features.