TVS Apache RTX 300 vs Hero MotoCorp Xpulse 210
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTX 300 and Hero MotoCorp Xpulse 210 are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Xpulse 210 undercuts the Apache RTX 300 by ₹32,223, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Xpulse 210 takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Apache RTX 300 and 7/10 for the Xpulse 210.
Category by category
Price
Xpulse 210
The Xpulse 210 starts ₹32,223 lower (₹1,66,777 against ₹1,99,000), about ₹1,020 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Xpulse 210
Xpulse 210 claims 37 kmpl against 32.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,081 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Apache RTX 300
Apache RTX 300 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 197 against 144 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Apache RTX 300
Apache RTX 300 adds dual-channel abs, tubeless tyres and traction control that the Xpulse 210 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Xpulse 210
Xpulse 210 is 12 kg lighter and lower in the seat (830 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Xpulse 210
Xpulse 210 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Apache RTX 300.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTX 300 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is long-distance touring
- your priority is occasional off-roading
Buy the Xpulse 210 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Apache RTX 300 | Xpulse 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,99,000 | ₹1,66,777 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,27,000 | ₹1,91,600 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,38,645 | ₹1,23,240 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,896 | ₹9,196 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,11,541 | ₹3,59,036 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTX 300 | Hero MotoCorpXpulse 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,99,000 | ₹1,66,777 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,310 | ₹5,290 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 299 cc | 210 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 35.5 bhp | 24.2 bhp |
| Torque | 28.5 Nm | 20.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 32.5 kmpl | 37 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 180 kg | 168 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12.5 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | 220 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm | 1446 mm |
| Length | 2176 mm | 2254 mm |
| Width | 885 mm | 872 mm |
| Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm | Disc, 276 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm | Disc, 220 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks, Ø 41mm | Telescopic Front Forks with 210mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Monoshock Absorber with 205mm Travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/80-19 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-17 | 120/80-18 |
Apache RTX 300 vs Xpulse 210: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTX 300 or the Xpulse 210?
- The Xpulse 210 is cheaper by ₹32,223 at the base variant (₹1,66,777 against ₹1,99,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Apache RTX 300 or the Xpulse 210?
- The Xpulse 210 claims 37 kmpl against 32.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Apache RTX 300 and Xpulse 210 in Delhi?
- About ₹35,400: roughly ₹2,27,000 for the Apache RTX 300 and ₹1,91,600 for the Xpulse 210, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹4,11,541 for the Apache RTX 300 and ₹3,59,036 for the Xpulse 210, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Xpulse 210 comes out ₹52,505 ahead.
