TVS
is currently working on the new Akula and a production-ready model has been
spotted at the company's dealership according to a report by Rushlane. The
upcoming TVS Akula is expected to be launched in India by mid this year and it
will share a few of its mechanical components with the BMW G310R.
The
TVS Akula will be powered by a 313 cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled engine
that has been jointly developed by TVS and BMW. The engine will produce 34 hp
of power and 28 Nm of torque. This engine will also power the BMW G310R and
will be mated to a 6-speed transmission.
One
of the major highlights of the Akula will be a full fairing with a twin
headlamp cluster, split seats. Braking will be courtesy front and rear disc
brakes with ABS (Antilock Braking System). The TVS Akula will also be available
with a choice of new body colours, gloss blue and a matte black that can be
seen in the image belo.
The two-wheeler
manufacturer will produce the Akula at its Hosur plant and is expected to be
priced competitively by around the Rs 2.5 lakh mark, ex-showroom Delhi, making
it competitive in this segment. The TVS Akula will compete with the likes of
the KTM RC390 and the Yamaha FZ 25 in its segment. Although BMW planned to
introduce the BMW G310R, the naked streetfighter version of the Akula along
with the fully faired motorcycle, the former will make its entry in India by
end of this year.
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