Pune, 11 April, 2018: TVS Motor Company, a leading manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, today launched the new 2018 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V for the Maharashtra market. A testimony to the racing legacy of the TVS Apache RTR series, the new TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is the most powerful 160cc motorcycle, creating a new benchmark in the segment.
The new TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is born of the six-time Indian National Motorcycle Championship (INMRC) winning motorcycle – (Group B RTR 165) and gets the 4-valve, oil-cooled engine that offers best-in-class performance.
Arun Siddharth, Vice President (Marketing), Premium Two-Wheelers, International Business & TVS Racing said, “Over the last 10 years, the TVS Apache RTR series has always embodied pure racing performance. The new TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is a compelling offering for racing enthusiasts, being the most powerful motorcycle in the segment. We are confident that the new TVS Apache RTR 160 4V will create customer delight with Racing performance; Dynamics and looks.”
The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is available in both Carburetor and EFI variants, with the latter christened as TVS Apache RTR 160 Fi 4V. The motorcycle gets a 159.7 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, oil-cooled engine that churns out,
- 16.8 PS @8000 rpm (EFI) and 14.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm(EFI)
- 16.5 PS @8000 rpm (Carb) and 14.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm (Carb)
The engine is mated to a 5-speed super-slick gear box that offers a precise and dynamic riding experience.
Staying true to its racing pedigree, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has the most powerful 160cc engine, enabling the best performance in its class and boasts of a top speed of 114 kmph (EFI), 113 kmph (Carb). Complete with best-in-class power-to-weight ratio, the motorcycle does an astounding 0-60 kmph in 4.8 seconds(EFI) and 4.73 seconds (Carb).
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V comes with the TVS Motor Company patented Double-cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame Design, which gives excellent high-speed stability and best-in-class handling on/off- track. The mono-shock suspension, engineered and precision-tuned by inputs from TVS Racing riders, contributes to the razor-sharp handling and agility through the corners. Placing paramount importance on safety, the TVS Apache RTR 160 Fi 4V comes with both rear and front disc brakes while the Carburetor motorcycle is available in Disc and Drum* variants.
With a fully-digital speedometer, the design of the new TVS Apache RTR 160 4V offers sleek styling along with the race-spec aspects of the INMRC race machine – RTR 165. The forward biased stance with tight proportions is complemented by the aggressive headlamp, chiseled body and a sleek, sharp tail. The motorcycle boasts of a compact race design with chequered flag decals on the tank, a fitting homage to its winning streak on the race track.
The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V series is available in three stunning colors, namely, Racing Red, Metallic Blue and Knight Black.
Prices across variants (ex-showroom Maharashtra)
- Carburetor (Drum) – Rs 79990
- Carburetor (Disc) – Rs 82990
- EFI (Disc) – Rs 89990
All variants are available in our dealerships across Maharashtra.