TVS Apache RTR 310 Genuine Air Filter Element | N7040690

TVS Apache RTR 310 Genuine Air Filter Element – N7040690

Keep the intake system of your TVS Apache RTR 310 protected with the correct genuine TVS replacement air-filter element supplied under part number N7040690. In the Apache RTR 310 air-cleaner exploded catalogue, N7040690 is the removable filter element fitted inside the air-cleaner assembly.

This is the part buyers commonly search for as a TVS Apache RTR 310 air filter, RTR310 air filter element, engine air filter, intake filter, air cleaner filter, replacement filter element or genuine TVS RTR310 filter.

Product Details

• Brand: TVS Motor Company
• Part Number: N7040690
• Customer-Facing Product Name: Genuine Air Filter Element
• OEM / Price-List Description: FILTER HOLDER COMP
• Official Distributor Catalogue Description: Air Filter / Filtro Aire
• Vehicle: TVS Apache RTR 310
• System: Air cleaner / intake system
• Filter Type: Replaceable panel-style intake air filter element
• Filter Media: Pleated porous cellulose/paper-type media according to official distributor product information
• Quantity: 1 air filter element
• Condition: Genuine TVS replacement spare part

Verified Compatibility

Where N7040690 Fits in the RTR 310 Air Cleaner

The RTR 310 air-cleaner catalogue separates the complete airbox from the serviceable filter element:

This distinction is important because N7040690 is not the complete airbox assembly. If the airbox housing or cover itself is damaged, the required part will be different.

What the Air Filter Does

The engine requires a continuous supply of clean air for combustion. The air-filter element is designed to trap airborne dust, abrasive particles and other intake contaminants before they can enter the throttle body and engine.

• Helps prevent abrasive dust from entering the intake tract.
• Helps protect internal engine components from contamination-related wear.
• Supports stable airflow into the throttle-body system.
• Helps maintain normal combustion and engine performance when serviced at the required interval.
• Protects the intake system better than operating with a damaged, missing or incorrectly fitted filter.

Filter Construction

Official distributor information for N7040690 describes the element as a pleated porous cellulose/paper panel filter. The pleated construction increases filtration surface area while allowing the intake system to draw air through the filter media.

Because it is a paper/cellulose-type service filter, do not treat it like a washable foam or reusable cotton performance filter unless TVS specifically instructs otherwise for the exact supplied component.

When Should the Air Filter Be Replaced?

• The scheduled service interval calls for filter replacement.
• The filter is heavily loaded with dust or debris.
• The pleated media is damaged, torn, distorted or water-contaminated.
• The sealing edge is damaged and can no longer seat correctly in the airbox.
• The motorcycle has been operated extensively in dusty or high-pollution conditions.
• The old filter has become excessively restricted and inspection confirms replacement is necessary.

Actual replacement frequency depends on riding environment, mileage, service schedule and filter condition. Motorcycles ridden in dusty conditions may require inspection more frequently than motorcycles used in cleaner environments.

Important Service Guidance

• Switch the motorcycle off and allow access to the air-cleaner area according to the applicable service procedure.
• Prevent dirt from falling into the clean side of the airbox or intake tract when removing the old filter.
• Inspect the airbox for accumulated dust, debris, moisture or foreign material.
• Check the filter sealing surface and ensure the new element sits correctly without distortion.
• Do not force the airbox cover into position if the filter is not seated correctly.
• Confirm all clips, fasteners, hoses and airbox connections disturbed during service are refitted properly.
• A damaged intake hose or improperly sealed airbox can allow unfiltered air into the engine even with a new filter installed.

Do Not Confuse the Filter With the Complete Air Cleaner

N7040690 is the serviceable filter element. The complete RTR 310 air-cleaner assembly is catalogued separately as N7040520. Buyers replacing only a dirty service filter normally require the individual element, not the full airbox.

Why Use the Exact TVS Part Number?

• Ensures the replacement corresponds to the airbox application catalogued for the RTR 310.
• Reduces the risk of incorrect external dimensions or sealing profile.
• Helps avoid confusion with complete air-cleaner assemblies and similarly named “filter holder” parts.
• Important because online sellers sometimes reuse generic descriptions across different TVS models.
• Part-number confirmation is more reliable than selecting a filter solely from motorcycle engine capacity.

What You Receive

1 × TVS Genuine Air Filter Element – Part No. N7040690.

The complete airbox, upper air-cleaner cover, throttle body, intake pipe, breather hose, mounting grommets, clips, clamps, screws and other surrounding intake components are not included unless physically supplied inside the TVS package.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is TVS part number N7040690?
N7040690 is the replaceable air-filter element used in the verified TVS Apache RTR 310 air-cleaner assembly.

Q. Why does one TVS list call it “Filter Holder Comp”?
TVS's Indian price-list terminology uses “FILTER HOLDER COMP” for N7040690. However, the RTR 310 exploded catalogue places this number on the actual serviceable filter element, and an official TVS distributor catalogue directly labels it “Air Filter.” For buyers, “air filter element” is therefore the clearest functional description.

Q. Is N7040690 the complete airbox?
No. The complete air-cleaner assembly is catalogued separately as N7040520. N7040690 is the filter element inside that assembly.

Q. Is this genuine TVS?
Yes. N7040690 is a TVS spare-part number and this listing is for the genuine replacement component.

Q. Is the filter washable?
The official distributor describes the filter as a pleated porous cellulose/paper element. It should not be treated like a washable foam or reusable cotton performance filter unless the supplied TVS service instructions specifically say otherwise.

Q. Will it fit the Apache RR 310?
Some independent marketplace listings advertise N7040690 for the RR 310, but the strongest primary catalogue evidence used for this listing directly verifies the Apache RTR 310. RR 310 compatibility is therefore not claimed without exact part-number/VIN confirmation.

Q. Will it fit BMW G 310 models?
Compatibility is not claimed. Even motorcycles with related engine architecture may use different airboxes and filter dimensions.

Q. What material is the filter made from?
Official distributor information describes a pleated porous cellulose/paper filtration element designed to trap abrasive particles and impurities in intake air.

Q. How often should I replace it?
Follow the service schedule applicable to your exact motorcycle and inspect more frequently in dusty riding conditions. Replace the element if it is excessively dirty, damaged, water-contaminated or no longer sealing correctly.

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