I just returned from an epic 1700 km expedition starting from Dehradun and heading deep into the Himalayas—Adi Kailash, Om Parwat, Darma Valley, and Munsyari. My Apache RTX 300 is now about 2 months old, and after putting it through some of the toughest terrains in India, I wanted to share my experience.

1. Performance & Power

The performance of this bike is honestly impressive. I was riding alongside friends on a Honda CB350 RS and a Triumph Speed T4. Even though those are 350cc and 400cc machines, the RTX 300 felt much more powerful overall.

Where the RTX really shines is in the hilly areas. The torque delivery is punchy, and it felt way more eager to climb than the other two bikes. It’s got that "get up and go" attitude that you need when you're navigating steep hairpins and narrow mountain passes.

2. The High-Altitude "Oxygen Test"

This was the biggest surprise for me. I used to own an Xpulse 200, and when I took it to Ladakh and Spiti, the power drop was massive—around 30-40% loss because of the thin air.

On the RTX 300, the drop was barely noticeable. Even at the highest points of the Adi Kailash trek area, the power felt consistent. I’d say there was only a 10% drop at most. The fuel injection and engine tuning are clearly handled much better on this platform for high-altitude riding.

3. Mind-Blowing Mileage

I’m still struggling to believe this, but I averaged 37.4 km/l over the entire trip. My route was roughly 40% highway and 60% hills/broken off-road patches. For a bike that was being pushed hard in the mountains, getting nearly 38 km/l is incredible.

4. The Not-So-Perfect Bits (Negatives)

No bike is perfect, and here’s what I noticed:

• Body Noise: On off-road sections, when the bike jumps or hits a hard bump, there is a noticeable "clattering" noise from the front plastic/fiber body parts. I also heard a bit of a rattle from the rear—likely the chain or some loose fittings. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s there.
• Cruise Control Glitch: Once in a while, the cruise control would just stop working. The only way to fix it was a "soft reset"—turning the key off and restarting the engine. After that, it would work fine again.

Final Verdict

Overall, I am highly satisfied. If you are looking for a machine that can handle long tours and high-altitude passes without breaking a sweat, the RTX 300 is a serious contender. It’s light, fast, and surprisingly fuel-efficient.

Check out the photos from my ride below, and if you have any questions please ask, i'll be happy to answer them.