TVS Motor Company has taken its TVS Racing International Championship (TRIC) to Europe for the first time, with the 2026 championship making its European debut at the Misano World Circuit in Misano Adriatico, Italy. The Italy round was held from October 2 to 4, bringing TVS Motor’s racing programme to one of Europe’s established motorcycle racing regions. The Misano round featured 14 racers representing 12 nationalities across four continents. The participants competed on the race-spec TVS Apache RR 310, giving riders from different racing backgrounds an opportunity to compete on a common platform.
TRIC has expanded steadily since its launch and has previously been held in Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and Indonesia. The championship has covered four countries and five rounds, and the addition of Italy marks its first entry into Europe. TVS Motor currently has a presence in more than 90 international markets and is expanding its motorcycle business through product development, premium motorcycles and motorsport programmes.
“The European debut of the TVS Racing International Championship is a defining milestone in our global racing journey. What began in 2022 as an Asia-focused championship with riders from nine countries has now evolved into a truly global platform with riders from 16 countries. Taking an Indian-origin championship to Europe reflects the strength of our racing pedigree, engineering and our ambition to compete on the world stage. This is ‘Track to Road’ in action taking our racing expertise from India to the world,” said Vimal Sumbly, Head – Premium Business, TVS Motor Company.
Ron Hogg, Promotions Director, Two Wheels Motor Racing (TWMR), said the expansion into Europe provides racers with exposure to different racing styles and competition. He said the partnership with TVS Racing is aimed at creating racing opportunities for riders while taking the championship to new markets. Simone Folgori, Sporting Director of the Federazione Motociclistica Italiana (FMI), said Italy welcomed the European debut of the Indian-origin championship at Misano and highlighted the country’s strong association with motorcycle racing. The international expansion of TVS Racing is supported by the growth of the TVS Apache motorcycle range, which has crossed seven million customers worldwide. The TVS Apache Owners Group (AOG) has more than 500,000 members.
The race-spec TVS Apache RR 310 has also recorded strong performance in international racing. In 2023, it achieved a top speed of 215.9 kmph and a lap record of 1:49:74 at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit. In 2024, it recorded 216 kmph and a lap record of 1:48:44 at the same circuit, along with a 2:20:80 lap time at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit. The race-spec motorcycle features an enhanced aerodynamic package, increased power and revised riding dynamics, carrying TVS Mot
