Tvs Apache Rtr 160

TVS Motors launched the Apache brand in India in 2007 and the 160cc Apache was the first bike from the Apache series that was introduced in the Indian market. The 'RTR' stands for 'Racing Throttle Response' and the motorcycle is designed with a racing approach. The company has equipped the bike with a lap timer in the instrument console and provision for the last three 0 to 60kmph timings. It is also the first bike in India to feature a petal disc brake. The bike gets 17-inch alloy wheels in the front and rear with 90 mm section tyres at the front and 110 mm section tyres at the rear. The front forks have a travel of 105mm and the rear has a two-shock approach rather than a monoshock. The Apache RTR 160 is powered by a single-cylinder four-stroke 160cc engine which produces 15.2bhp of power at 8,500rpm and 13.1Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. This motor comes mated to a five-speed gearbox. It is available in seven different paint schemes, some of which are matte schemes. The latest update has been the Race Edition which offers a fetching scarlet stripe over a white background. It essentially reflects the new look TVS has developed, with the 3D logo on the tank etc.

The Apache RTR 160 has been around for well over a decade now, and the 4V is the new generation of 150cc premium commuter from the Hosur-based manufacturer. It has got input from TVSs racing division, and the new 160 4V shows derivations that certainly make it sporty. For one, the engine has a four-valve head, which makes it the only 150cc premium commuter besides the Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 with as many valves. It also gets oil cooling. It generates 16.1 or 16.3bhp, depending upon whether it is the carburetted or FI engine. Torque stand at 14.8Nm. A rear disc brake is optional for the carburetted version but the FI gets a rear disc brake as standard. ABS is on the options list now, for a little over Rs 3000 more over the equivalent non-ABS variant. It is a single-channel system. You get a slightly narrower rear tyre if you opt for the rear drum. The RTR 160 4V takes a lot of design cues from the RTR 200 4V but adds a few curvy bits like with the tank extensions, which makes it a very good looking motorcycle. The Apache RTR 160 4V competes with the other premium 150cc commuters like the Yamaha FZ-S, Suzuki Gixxer, Honda CB Hornet 160R, Honda XBlade, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and its very own Apache RTR 180.

The TVS Apache RTR 180 has crossed a sales figure of three million units, and it now has a 2019 model year iteration. The changes are mostly cosmetic there are new race-inspired graphics, a crash guard with integrated frame sliders, Alcantara-like seat upholstery, forged bar-end weights, and a speedometer with white backlighting. It remains powered by the 177cc air cooled single-cylinder engine that generates 17.3bhp and 15.5Nm. It feeds this power through a five-speed gearbox. Suspension consists of conventional telescopic front forks and dual gas-charged rear shock absorbers. A rear disc brake is standard, and both the front and rear discs are petal discs. The 2019 Apache RTR 180 is available in five colours: white, gloss black, matte black, matte dark blue, and grey

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The Apache RTR 200 4V gets completely refreshed styling, though it does look like an evolution of the smaller Apache RTR range. The fuel tank extensions, raised tail section and the edgy front fascia give the motorcycle the quintessentially aggressive look of a streetfighter. The muffler gets a very interesting double barrel design. Apache fans will be glad to know that the loud, bassy exhaust note has remained untouched. The clip-on handlebars and footpeg position lean more towards a racy seating position without becoming uncomfortable for commuting. The Apache RTR 200 4V is built around a double cradle chassis. At the heart of this chassis is a 198cc oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, with four valves. This engine is available with the option of either a carburettor or a fuel-injection system. While the former produces 20.2bhp and a peak torque of 18.1Nm, the fuel injected engine produces 0.5bhp extra. The Apache RTR 200 4Vs 17-inch wheels ride on conventional telescopic front forks and a KYB rear monoshock. It gets a 270mm petal disc brake at the front and a 240mm disc in the rear. ABS is offered as an optional extra, but you can have it only on the carburetted version. Unlike other motorcycles at the price point, the ABS system on the RTR 200 is a dual channel one, which means it also acts on the rear wheel. The Apache RTR 200 4V is available in seven paint schemes matte red, matte yellow, matte gray, matte black, matte white, white and black. The most recent addition is the Race colour scheme which pairs matt black panels with scarlet accents and a new TVS logo on the fuel tank. The Race Edition has one mechanical upgrade over the range as well, a slipper clutch. It can be specified for any of the Apache RTR 200 variants carburetted, FI or ABS.

The TVS Apache RTR 180 has crossed a sales figure of three million units, and it now has a 2019 model year iteration, even for the ABS version. The changes are mostly cosmetic there are new race-inspired graphics, a crash guard with integrated frame sliders, Alcantara-like seat upholstery, forged bar-end weights, and a speedometer with white backlighting. It remains powered by the 177cc air cooled single-cylinder engine that generates 17.3bhp and 15.5Nm. It feeds this power through a five-speed gearbox. Suspension consists of conventional telescopic front forks and dual gas-charged rear shock absorbers. A rear disc brake is standard, and both the front and rear discs are petal discs. The RTR 180 ABS was the first in its class to offer dual-channel ABS, and it remains the most affordable dual-channel ABS motorcycle to purchase to this day.

The Honda X-Blade is the newest addition to Hondas 160cc platform underpinning the CB Unicorn 160 and the CB Hornet 160R currently sold in the market. It houses the same engine as the other two models, which is a 162cc air-cooled, single-cylinder motor producing 13.9bhp and 13.9Nm. The power figures inch closer to the CB Unicorn 160 than the more powerful CB Hornet 160R. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a five-speed gearbox. Apart from the motor, the X-Blade comes with a 12-litre fuel tank, LED headlamp, digital instrument console and a gear position indicator. For braking, it gets a 276mm petal disc up front now with single-channel ABS and a 130mm drum setup for the rear. The motorcycle stands on 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels shod with 80/100-17 section tyre ahead and a 130/70-17 section one for the rear. The X-Blade sits between Hondas CB Unicorn 160 and the CB Hornet 160R in terms of price. It is available in two variants -- Standard and ABS. In its segment, the Honda X-Blade competes with the Yamaha FZ-S, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS160, and the TVS Apache RTR 180.

The FZ is the model that revived Yamahas fortunes in India, and since its launch, it has been the gold standard for the 150cc sporty commuter, as far as sales figures are concerned. It offered a number of new technologies like radial tyres and a fuel tank that was centralised, at the time of its launch. It is also one of the pioneers of fuel injection, having made the entire FZ range FI at a time when competition was still depending heavily on carburetted variants. The next generation of the FZ is here, and it is not a major update. Single channel ABS has been added, which is compulsory from April 2019 onward; an LED headlamp, and the instrument cluster has white backlighting. The fuel injection has been tweaked to offer better midrange but the peak power output remains the same at 13bhp and 12.8Nm. The split seat has strangely regressed to a single seat, despite the overall design becoming a little more aggressive. The FZ competes with other commuter-oriented sporty motorcycles in the 150-160cc segment like the Honda XBlade, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V