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TVS Apache RTR
2012 Apache RTR 180
ManufacturerTVS Motors
Production2006– present
ClassStandard
Engine177.4 cc (10.83 cu in) Air-cooled, four-stroke cycle, single-cylinder, kick start / electric start Carbureted
Transmission5-gear constant mesh
SuspensionFront: Telescopic fork
Rear: Gas assisted dual shock absorber
BrakesFront: 270 mm (disc)
Rear: 220 mm (disc)
TiresFront: 90/90-17
Rear: 110/80-17
Wheelbase1326 mm
DimensionsL: 2020 mm
W: 730 mm
H: 1100 mm
Fuel capacity16 litres

The TVS Apache is a motorcycle made by TVS Motors since 2006. TVS Apache is available in four variants: Apache RTR 160 Hyper edge, Apache RTR 180, Apache RTR 180 ABS and Apache RTR 200 4V. The "RTR" in the name stands for "Racing Throttle Response". More than 2 million Apaches are on the road.[1]

Models

  • Apache RTR 160
  • Apache RTR 180
  • Apache RTR 180 ABS
  • Apache RTR 250
  • Apache RTR 200[2]

Design and styling

The Apache is the first bike in India with a petal disc brake, which offer better heat dispersion thereby allowing fewer brake fades.[3][4]

The bike evolved from Circa 1999 Suzuki Fiero which TVS used to manufacture in India. It is TVS's R&D on Fiero model with an overbore on 147 cc Fiero Engine.

Comfort and handling

Since the bike is optimized for handling, the ride quality is on the stiff side.[3] Previous versions of Apache had a wheelbase of 1,260 mm (50 inches) which resulted in better turning in at the expense of stability. TVS increased the wheelbase by 40 mm (1.6 inches) to improve the stability. The Apache 180 introduced ABS to the lineup in 2011.[5][6]

Performance and fuel economy

The Apache RTR 180 ABS has a carbureted 180 cc engine. It does 0–60 km/h in 4.7 seconds and 0–100 km/h in 12.07 seconds. Its top speed is 122 km/h, and it returns 54 km/l (150 mpg (Imperial/UK) or 1.5 l/100 km) on the highway and 48 km/l (110 mpg or 2.08 l/100 km) in city riding.[7]

Awards

TVS Apache has won awards including Performance Bike Of The Year (2008) from Business Standard Motoring Awards.[8]

References

  1. ^ "TVS Motor Company Official Website - Press Releases".
  2. ^ "TVS Apache RTR Series | One of the Best Racing Bikes,India | Official Site". www.tvsapache.com. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  3. ^ a b [1][dead link]
  4. ^ [2] Archived December 22, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ TVS Apache ABS, Bike India, 5 January 2011, retrieved 2011-09-29
  6. ^ "TVS Motor launches Indias First Motorcycle with ABS Apache RTR 180 ABS". Tvsmotor.in. 2011-03-11. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  7. ^ "TVS APACHE RTR EFi vs BAJAJ PULASAR 200 DTS Fi", Overdrive.in, December 25, 2007, archived from the original on December 29, 2008
  8. ^ [3] Archived September 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine