TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has been launched in India. In this video, listen to how the exhaust note sounds in the stock setup.
This is an all-new 160cc Apache and the motorcycle has been priced starting from INR 81,490 for the carburetor variant and INR 89,990 for the EFI variant with front & rear disc brakes. Prices are ex-showroom Delhi.
This is the most powerful 160cc motorcycle from TVS, and also, in this respective segment. TVS claims that this new product has been developed taking cues from the 6-time Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) winning motorcycle - Group B RTR 165.
Powering the motorcycle is a 159.7cc, single-cylinder, 0il-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve petrol motor producing class-leading 16.8 PS of power @ 8000 RPM and 14.8 Nm of torque @ 6500 RPM on the EFI variant. The carburetor Apache RTR 160 4V produces 16.5 PS of power @ 8000 RPM and 14.8 Nm of torque @ 6500 RPM. Both engines variants come matched to a 5-speed gearbox.
TVS claims that this motorcycle has a top speed of 114 kmph for the EFI variant (113 kmph for the carb variant). Coming with the best-in-class power-to-weight ratio, the Apache RTR 160 4V sprints from 0-60 kmph in 4.8 seconds (EFI) & 4.73 seconds (Carb).
The bike is based on the double-cradle chassis, comes with a rear monoshock suspension, telescopic front fork and styling similar to the elder sibling, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V. Braking performances comes with a disc + drum or disc + disc combination for the front & rear setup respectively.