2018 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V launched at Rs. 81,490

TVS has launched the updated Apache RTR 160 4V. The 160 cc bike is available in three variants - carburetted with front disc, carburetted with front and rear disc and fuel-injected (EFI) with front and rear disc, that are priced at Rs. 81,490, Rs. 84,490 and Rs. 89,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively.

The new Apache RTR 160 4V is based on a double-cradle frame and measures 2,035-2,050 mm in length, 790 mm in width and 1,050 mm in height, while its wheelbase is 1,357 mm. The seat height is set at 800 mm and the bike weighs between 143-147 kg depending on the variant. The fuel tank capacity is 12-litres.

The bike comes with a new fuel tank with checkered flag decals and front cowl design inspired by the RTR 200 4V. It features a smoked headlamp with integrated U-shaped LED DRLs in the front, an LED tail light in the rear as well as a digital instrument cluster. The new RTR 160 misses out on clip-on handlebars and split seats offered on the 200 cc version. The 'shotgun' style exhaust though has been carried over. The bike rides on conventional telescopic front forks and a monoshock rear suspension.

The RTR 160 4V is powered by a 159.7 cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. The carburetted version makes 16.2 BHP @ 8,000 rpm while the EFI version makes 16.5 BHP @ 8,000 rpm. Peak torque of 14.8 Nm is available at 6,500 rpm. The engine comes paired with a 5-speed gearbox. TVS claims that the RTR 160 4V can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 4.73 seconds (Carb) and 4.8 seconds (EFI) while its top speed is 113 km/h (Carb) and 114 km/h (EFI). Brakes come in the form of a 270 mm petal type front disc with either a 130 mm drum or 200 mm petal type disc in the rear.

The 2018 Apache RTR 160 4V is available in three colour options - Racing Red, Metallic Blue and Knight Black.