TVS Apache RTR Review

TVS Apache is a two wheeler manufactured by a renowned Indian manufacturer, TVS. The Apache was first introduced in the year 2006, however, the bike had gone through various changes in accordance with time. The bike had faced various changes in the physique, and the new gen TVS Apache looks much more aggressive and muscular than the previous versions. The company has manufactured the Apache RTR in two version: RTR 160 and RTR 180.

The new gen Apache RTR 160 and 180 has got extended tank-extension which makes the bike look stylish. Each part of the bike has received muscular design. Also, the new gen TVS Apache has got the length and height of 2085 mm and 1105 mm respectively. The bike has got the wideness of 730 mm, however, the Apache RTR 160 weighs 137 kg whereas, RTR 180 weighs 139 kg.

Moreover, the engine featured in the Apache RTR 160 provides maximum power of 15 bhp and maximum torque of 13 Nm along with displacement of 160 cc. Whereas, the RTR 180 is featured with 180 cc engine which is capable of producing maximum power and maximum torque of 17.3 bhp and 15.5 Nm respectively.

Furthermore, TVS has been exporting the two variants of Apache: RTR 160 and 180 in Nepal under the dealership of Jagadamba Motors.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 2,35,900 (Rs. RTR 160),

Rs. 2,45,900 (For RTR 180)

Dimension:

Category	Apache RTR 160	Apache RTR 180
Body Type	Naked	Naked
Weight	137 kg	139 kg
Length	2085 mm	2085 mm
Height	1105 mm	1105 mm
Width	730 mm	730 mm
Wheelbase	1300 mm	1300 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	165 mm

 

Engine:

Category	Apache RTR 160	Apache RTR 180
Fuel	16 liters	16 liters
Engine Type	NA	NA
Maximum Power	15 bhp	17.3 bhp
Maximum Torque	13 Nm	15.5 Nm
Displacement	160 cc	160 cc
Box X Stroke	62 x 53 mm	62 x 58 mm
Starting System	Electric/Kick	Electric/Kick
Final Drive	NA	NA

 

Suspension:

Category	Apache RTR 160	Apache RTR 180
Front Suspension	Telescopic Forks, 105 mm Stroke	Telescopic Forks, 105 mm Stroke
Rear Suspension	Telescopic Forks, 105 mm Stroke	Monotube Inverted Gas Filled Shox (MIG) With Sprin
Front Tyre	90/90 x 17	90/90 x 17
Rear Tyre	100/80 x 17	110/80 x 17

 

Brakes:

Category	Apache RTR 160	Apache RTR 180
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Drum	Drum

 

Transmission:

Category	Apache RTR 160	Apache RTR 180
Transmission	Manual	Manual
No. of Gears	5	5
Clutch	Wet Multi-plate	Wet Multi-plate