In the ever-changing Indian motorcycling landscape, there’s a new challenger geared up to redefine the premium segment with a combination of street and dirt prowess. TVS Motor Company has just filed a design patent for what is likely to be based on the production version of the radical RTS X 300 supermoto concept, the same concept that made its debut at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo. With this brave move TVS is strongly hinting that they have a noteworthy agenda in the space of niche yet engaging supermoto segment, as the supermoto style motorcycle is something Indian riders looking for something extraordinary offbeat from the regular styles of motorcycles.
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What Is it About the Supermoto?
For the less initiated of you, a supermoto is a neat little fusion of several motorcycling genres. Internationally-derived bikes such as the CRF230, TW200 and TT250 are somewhere between a street and dirt bike, boasting smaller wheels and rims, modified suspension and big front brakes. THE SUPERMOTO RIDING EXPERIENCE Supermoto is a riding experience that s like nothing else: it has dirt bike agility and dirt bike funhe performance of a sport bike, all rolled into that versatility that a dirt bike rider enjoys when he takes to the tarmac.
This is a segment where the value lies in the unique riding experience these motorcycles offer – a supremely manageable and agile road presence that isn’t afraid of a light dusting of the off-road. They epitomize that spirit of freedom that comes with motorcycling and the kind of grin on your face that just isn’t going to budge despite any of life’s realities.
With the RTS X, TVS have shown a lot of bravado by basing their urban streetfighter offering on the highly successful RTR 310 platform while bestowing it with a design and character that is unique, different and stands out immediately in TVS’ range of products. The launch of this bike further demonstrates TVS’s bonafide in taking on the premium segments so far commanded by foreign manufacturers.
The design of the RTS X 300 reflects that TVS has worked hard to make it something special. If we talk about the design, TVS has done a great job with the RTS X and it looks great when you look at the overall silhouette and that’s because the bike takes design cues from the legendary Ducati Hypermotard 950. That and the sharp front end, minimal body panels and clean tail section which nail home the supermoto ethos.
Arguably the most obvious part of the motorcycle, and the first angle that meets the eye is the bold colour scheme. The RTS X is truly a proper supermoto, and this sensational yellow-black paint job is guaranteed to turn heads out on the open road. In a clip of motorcycles that often take the safe route with colors, the RTS X soaks in an extroverted personality that is born out of its DNA of being the life of the party.
Heart of the Beast: Performances to On-Time Delivery
It may look fancy outside, but under the skin, the RTS X 300 delivers some knockout power. Propelling the supermoto is TVS’s all-new 299.1cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder RT-XD4 motor that belts out a healthy 35PS@ 9,000rpm and 28.5Nm at 7,000rpm. Those might not sound like earth-shattering numbers on paper, but combined with the motorcycle’s nimble chassis, they add up to a rip-roaring real-world performance.
Being a high tech tranny pack, the engine is bundled to a highly advanced transmission system. The engine comes mated to a six-speed transmission and a bi-directional quickshifter delivering smooth shifting up and down the box minus the use of the clutch. This feature, which is usually seen on far more expensive motorcycles, demonstrates the Company’s focus on ensuring best in class quality and technology for its riders.
The performance numbers are great for a 300cc motorcycle. The bike can do the 0-60kmph sprint in 2.8 seconds and hit 100kmph in 6.3 seconds – TVS claims. The supermoto looks like it will be an awesome bike to ride with a kerb weight of just 144kg – IF it makes it to production. Those acceleration figures highlight the bike’s emphasis on agility and response rather than raw top speed – just what a supermoto ought to value.
Designed to Please: Chassis & Equipment
As any great supermoto does, it all starts with the chassis and the RTS X 300 doesn’t disappoint. Based on a trellis frame with a cast aluminium subframe, the bike is held up by a 43mm USD fork up front and a mono-shock at the rear and both offer 180mm travel. 240mm of impressive ground clearance lets it traverse rough tracks without any hesitation.
Massive hardware does braking duty. Rubber To Tarmac The RTS X gets a 300mm petal disc up front and a 240mm petal disc at the rear, with dual-channel ABS, which you can turn off as well – an important feature for riders who want to experience the bike”s off-road potential, or simply learn how to slide it with finesse.
The combination of wheels is a supermoto recipe. The bike rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels, shod with 120-section front and 160-section rear road biased off-road tyres (tubeless) that offer grip and some light-off road layering. This set-up is ideal for the challenge of a two faced supermoto it can handle tarmac razor sharp while still being able to do its job on looser surfaces.
Comfort and Ergonomics: Positioning That Serves a Purpose
The RTS X 300 ergonomics are a reflection of what it represents — a player that isconsumed by focus. The seat is high at 875mm and shorter riders will find that a bit of a stretch, but it places you in an aggressive riding position which is exactly what a supermoto should feel like. This taller, more commanding position not only provides excellent sight lines in traffic, but also the leverage to easily flick the bike into corners.
The chair itself is also worth highlighting. It is monolithic and very long with almost no styling at the rear. This layout makes it easy for the rider to make weight transfers when riding at the limit – like shifting body weight forwards under braking and transferring it to the back under hard acceleration for typifying supermoto-style performance.
Fuel capacity gives away the bike’s mission in life. Fuel Tank: Despite the long hours of ride it’s been designed for, the RTS X has a small – by tourers’ standards at least – 8.2 litre fuel tank. This range should still give you a decent weekend’s riding at the weekend, including a bit of street and a bit of trail.
Technology and Features: The Aid of Current Fitness
That said, the RTS X 300 doesn’t lack for modern technology despite its raw, exciting feel. Although TVS hasn’t shared all the other features on the concept, there is a new slim-looking TFT instrument console which might get smartphone-connected features. This contemporary feature gives riders the freedom to stay in touch while out in the wild.
The bike is reported to come with a long list of electronic rider aids. The end product will have ride modes, cruise control, cornering ABS, rear lift off mitigation, slope-dependent control and front lift off control. These new systems are state-of-the-art and a giant leap in terms of technology for TVS providing riders of different skill levels better control and safety how much fun they can extract from using the RTS X 300.
Market Positioning: Challenging the Competitors
The RTS X 300 isn’t about heading into the wilderness so much as taking aim at an existing competitor. When introduced, it will compete head-on with the KTM 390 SMC R in the upper-end of the supermoto category. Until now, KTM has had the dominion over this niche here in India, with hardly any competition, but TVS evidently feels there’s bandwidth to propose an equally interesting alternative.
The newly announced TVS RTS X Supermoto just might be the answer, The KTM beater, a sporty 250 that may offer similar performance to the KTM, but with a little better design, and at a little better price point when it goes into production. The pricing would be especially important, as this pricing makes the supermoto world much more accessible to new buyers who were previously unable to afford this type of bike.
There’s also an intriguing international angle to consider. With TVS already working with BMW Motorrad on other projects, there is a some talk that this platform could be adapted to become a BMW-branded model. Naming would be spot on (G 310 X), and perhaps BMW would like to get back into supermoto where it previously competed (G650X from 2006 to 2009)? And that makes the RTS X narrative even more interesting from the global point of view.
Introduction Schedule and expectations
When might enthusiastic riders expect to find the RTS X 300 in dealerships? The bike is likely to be launched in India by August 2026 at an estimated price of ₹ 3,00,000 – 3,20,000. This is up in it to TVS to get it right production model and meet the expectations which the concept has had created.
Recently published patent documents suggest the RTS X supermoto is closer to production than expected, and perhaps we’ll see it in dealerships before the end of the year, sooner than we expected. This expedited schedule would come as a relief to fans who were intrigued by the idea when it was first revealed.
A New Chapter in Indian Motorcycling
The TVS RTS X 300 is not just an another model in the timeline of the company’s product portfolio, but it has pushed the Indian motorcycle sector into the direction that was never done before in the country and that is a segment dedicated for an off-road, coming from a domestic brand, a segment that was once has always been ruled by the big names from foreign. If we may sum it up, the RTS X 300 with its visually unique form, performance and technology, could contribute the next chapter of excitement to the story of Indian motorcycling.
For riders who are eager for a bike that will offer them asphalt-carving agility combined with light-footedness on the dirt, all without having to remodel the house and sell the kids to afford, the waiting may be almost at an end. The RTS X 300 is around the corner and bringing with it the supermoto revolution to the Indian shores.
