New TVS Apache RTR 160 FI
TVS has an upgraded version of Apache. This new 160cc variant of Apache is named as Apache 160cc RTR (Racing Throttle Response). I would say this is truly an upgraded bike. TVS heared customers complaint because this new Apache RTR 160 FI is really awesome and of course better than previos models. I never liked TVS brand, but after their lauch of this new TVS Apache RTR 160 FI, I have to change my mind.
TVS designers have not made changes in front fairing, fuel tank, tail piece and chain cover. Yet the unchanged tank and tail piece will come in a superb yellow, red, matte grey, silver and black colors.
New features:
- New engine cowl.
- A neat racing stripe runs all the way from the top of the tail lamp to the tip of the front fender and also on the tacho.
- Design upgrades on levers, pedals, grips, bar-end dampers, lights, dash.
- Hero Honda Xtreme type split grab rail.
- Bajaj Pulsar type LCD speedometer ( its new fashion in Two wheeler market).
- Apart from the LCD speedo, the new dash includes two trip meter, clock, odometer and fuel gauge and an analog tachometer.
- Aircraft type fuel tank lid.
- Leaf shaped rear view mirror.
- LED tail lamp.
- New aluminum foot pegs and aluminum levers.
The new Apache RTR is powered by a 159.7cc engine which develops maximum power of 15.2bhp at 8500 rpm (1.3bhp less than Pulsar 180cc) and a peak torque of 13.1Nm at 6000 rpm (little greater than pulsar 150cc and Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme). The new engine is not just an overbore of the Apache’s 150cc engine. The engine’s stroke was cut down to 52.9 mm and then the bore grew to 62 mm.
TVS claims the new Apache 160cc RTR FI can make a top speed of 120kph and can reach 60kph in 4.8s and 100kph in 17.7s.
New petal disc brake design
The petal disc design is found mostly in dirt bikes. TVS must have inherited the petal design from its racing bikes for its new apache 160cc RTR. New petal disc design brakes provides better cooling and warp resistance, reduces unsprung weight (they are lighter than traditional disc brake) and its wave shape helps in easy cleaning of the brake pads. All of these results in more efficient braking and hence increased stopping power of the Apache. This kind of disc’s design is a proved one and it is also seen in sports bikes such as Kawasaki Ninja ZX – 10 R. Yet, the efficiency of petal design in wet conditions is questionable, if solid disc is offered as optional as in major sports bike it will be a welcome offer.
Apart from the FI the bike also gets blue black digital console, racy stripes on the body and disc brake at the rear.
Apache
Apache RTR 160 FI Technical specification:
| Dimension & weight | |
| Overall height | 1100 mm |
| Overall length | 2020mm |
| Overall Width | 730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1300 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm |
| Kerb weight | 136 kgs |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 Ltr |
| Engine | |
| Type | EFI |
| Stroke (2/4) | 4 Stroke |
| No. of cylinders | - |
| Bore x stroke | 62 x 52.6 mm |
| Displacement | 159.7 CC |
| Electrical | 12 V – 10W |
| Transmission | |
| No. of Gears | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Multi-plate Wet, Type |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Power | 11.5kw / (15.2 bhp) @ 8500 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 13.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Start | Electric / Kick Start |
| Suspensions | |
| Front | Telescopic Hydraulic Folk |
| Rear | Mono tube 5 Step Adjustable canister- Gas filled shock absorbers |
| Brakes | |
| Front | 270 mm Disc petal Type |
| Rear | 130 mm Drum (Disc optional) |
| Tyres | |
| Front | 90 x 90 – 17″ Alloy |
| Rear | 100×80 – 18″ Alloy |
Fuel Economy: 45-55 kmpl
Apache
Price:
Delhi: Rs 64,990 (Ex-Showroom)
Chennai: Rs. 67600 ( On road price)
Mumbai: Rs. 67250 ( On Road Price)
Note: The prices may vary from dealer to dealer.
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