TVS Akula 310 based on BMW G 310 R platform to be launched by March 2017
TVS motor company unveiled the Akula 310 concept at the Auto Expo 2016. A
thoroughbred track machine that celebrates 33 years of TVS as a factory team,
the Akula 310 gained much publicity at show. Buoyed by the response, TVS
started working on the production spec of the motorcycle soon. Emerging reports
indicate that the motorcycle is nearing to the launch that can be expected by
March 2017.
The Akula 310 will be the second product from the TVS-BMW Motorrad alliance
for manufacturing a sub-500cc motorcycle from 2013. The first model is the BMW
G 310 R and the Akula 310 will be based on the former. TVS Motor's CFO Chief
Financial Officer S G Murali said, "We will launch the first product (from
the tie-up) by February or March" reports Business Standard.
TVS has already started producing BMW motorcycles at its Hosur facility.
Production of the Akula 310 is also expected from the Hosur plant.
The Akula 310 has been developed with the technical knowhow of the BMW
Motorrard and taking inputs from the TVS factory race riders. The Akula 310
will be powered by a 310cc engine capable of producing 34bhp of power and mated
to a six-speed gearbox. This is the same engine that also powers BMW G 310 R.
TVS claims the bike would sport a high performance engine breathing through
a forced air fed air box that gives the engine a high rev peak capability. The
concept showcased featured USD forks, stiff space frame chassis as well as
lightweight carbon fibre bodywork. Other features include a digital
speedometer, on board gyro cameras and a steering damper for additional
stability. These are expected to continue in the production-spec as well.
The Akula name refers to shark in Russian. Production-spec has also rumoured
with the names Raptor and Apache 300.
Source : TVS
Akula 310 based on BMW G 310 R platform to be launched by March 2017