TVS Motor Company, a prominent player in the two and three-wheeler market, introduced the TVS RT-XD4 engine platform on the first day of TVS MotoSoul 4.0.TVS Motor Company revealed its next-generation engine platform, the TVS RT-XD4, at TVS MotoSoul 4.0. The new platform emphasises performance, refinement, and rider comfort. The event also showcased custom motorcycles, racing events, and artistic displays, culminating in the recognition of a record-breaking ride on the TVS NTORQ. The new engine boasts several innovative features, including dual overhead cams, a dual oil pump system, dual cooling jackets, and a dual breather system. TVS MotoSoul 4.0 offered attendees a blend of motorcycle-centric activities, artistic expression, and community engagement.
TVS RT-XD4 engine platform
TVS Motor Company, a prominent player in the two and three-wheeler market, introduced the TVS RT-XD4 engine platform on the first day of TVS MotoSoul 4.0. The platform draws inspiration from TVS's racing legacy. The first engine built on this platform is the TVS RT-XD4 300.
“The TVS RT-XD4 is a major milestone, the result of our focus on creating unique, compelling, TVS-kind of riding experience. Conceptualised, designed and developed in-house, at our R&D Centre in Hosur, the TVS RT-XD4 is a demonstration of our engineering and research capability. Over the last several years, TVSM has been setting benchmarks in riding excellence, made possible by decades of exposure to the race track, extensive user insights, ahead-of-the-curve investments, and robust tech and digital capability. We will continue to bring about mobility solutions that can transform the quality of life of people across the world,” stated Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company.
Features
The TVS RT-XD4 engine platform employs four key dual technologies: dual overhead cams with a downdraft port for enhanced performance; a dual oil pump with a split chamber crankcase for optimised lubrication and torque; a dual cooling jacket cylinder head with water and oil jackets for superior cooling; and a dual breather system to minimise oil contamination and consumption.
The engine incorporates additional features for refined performance and rider comfort, including plasma spray-coating, superior thermal management, a high inertia shell bearing crankshaft, and a helical gear driven balancer system. The platform is designed for high efficiency, compatibility with ethanol-blended fuels, reduced emissions, and improved reliability.
The TVS RT-XD4 300 engine, the first on this platform, boasts a displacement of 299.1 cc, a single-cylinder, forward-inclined configuration, a power output of 35 PS at 9,000 rpm, and 28.5 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. It features a liquid-cooled system with dual cooling (water and oil jackets), a 6-speed gearbox, a ride-by-wire throttle system, and an assist and slipper clutch.
TVS MotoSoul 4.0
Day one of TVS MotoSoul 4.0 featured custom motorcycle builds based on the TVS Apache RTR 310 and TVS RONIN, developed in collaboration with Smoked Garage (Indonesia) and the TVS Motor Factory Team (India). The event also included Dirt Track Races, Stunt Competitions, Obstacle Races, Slow Bike Races, and Flat Track Training sessions. Attendees enjoyed artist performances, moto-art booths, caricatures, tattoo art, push-up competitions, game rooms, and musical performances.
“TVS MotoSoul 4.0 is a celebration of everything we stand for, as a premium motorcycle brand — creativity, innovation, and the rider spirit. Aside of our revolutionary performance engine platform that we unveiled, this year’s event also marks the assimilation of different cultures, biker communities and varied art forms. The showcase of custom motorcycles from some of the best builders in the industry, is a personal favourite. With captivating activities, thrilling racing formats, and electrifying performances, MotoSoul 4.0 sets the standard for motorcycling events,” mentioned Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company.
TVS MotoSoul 4.0 also celebrated a record-breaking 6,300-kilometer ride on the Golden Quadrilateral, completed on a TVS NTORQ. Riders Syed Asif Ali and Shamin Khan received recognition from the Asia Book of Records for their accomplishment.
The day concluded with panel discussions, freestyle acts, interactive zones, and musical performances by Kalamkaar and DJs Akthar & Clement. The event showcased TVS Motor Company's commitment to innovation, performance, and community engagement within the motorcycling world.
