Bombay never slows down, and neither do I. For the past month, my partner in crime has been the Apache RTR 310—a machine as relentless as the city itself. From the first twist of the throttle, it was clear: We were not going to have peaceful rides.
Now that I have mastered the SuperMoto mode, I have never gone back to any other. But that leads me to an issue every time in the morning. You see, you need to wait a little for the Super Moto mode to be safe. You need to wait for the rear tyre to warm up so that you get some form of grip. Because there is no rear ABS in that mode, the tyre locks very easily and that might result in some scary situations. However, once those Michelin Road 5s get warmed up, this motorcycle can be hooliganed around with ease. Something scary about how comfortable this motorcycle is to be ridden fast….
Night rides were electrifying. The LED headlights cut through the darkness with surgical precision, turning dimly lit streets into well-lit racetracks. Marine Drive at midnight, the ocean breeze rushing past, the city’s neon glow reflecting off my visor—I could’ve ridden forever. Yes, it’s loud. Heads turn, cops get curious, and conversations start at red lights. But that’s the Apache’s charm—it’s not just a motorcycle, it’s a statement. A month with the RTR 310 didn’t just make Bombay’s streets more thrilling—it made them mine.
