TVS Apache RTR fi 160

Manufacturer TVS Motors

Production

2007-present

Class

150 cc

Engine

159.7 cc Air-cooled, four-stroke cycle, single piston, kick start /electric start Fuel injection

Power

15.7 hp (11.7 kW) @ 8500 rpm

Torque

13.1 Nm (9.7 lbfft) @ 6500 rpm

Transmission

5-gear constant mesh

Suspension

Front: Telescopic fork Rear:gas assisted dual shock absorber

Brakes

Front: 276 mm (disc) Rear: 200 mm (disc)

Wheelbase

1300 mm

Dimensions

L 2020 mm W 730 mm H 1100 mm

Weight

136 kg (300 lb) (wet)

Fuel capacity

16 litres

TVS Apache is a motorcycle launched by TVS Motors. TVS Apache is currently available in three variants: Apache RTR 160 Hyper edge ,Apache RTR 180, Apache RTR 180 ABS. The "RTR" stands for "Racing Throttle Response." Currently more than 250,000 Apaches are on road.
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1 Design and styling 2 Comfort and handling 3 TVS Apache 180 ABS 4 Performance and fuel economy 5 Awards

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5.1 2006 5.2 2008

6 References

Design and styling

The bike is primarily designed with a racing approach, resulting in the inclusion of a lap timer and provision for the last three 060 km/h timings. Apache is the first bike in India to feature a petal disc brake.
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This 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 stiffer side.

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Previous versions of

Apache had a wheelbase of 1260 mm which resulted in better turning in at the expense of stability. TVS increased the wheelbase by 40 mm to improve the stability. The Apache 180 introduced ABS to the lineup. . It is the first Indian made bike to have ABS.
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With the ABS technology, an average rider will

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have 10-25 per cent quicker stopping distance on dry roads and 20-30 per cent on wet roads. Whereas, the professionals will be able to achieve 16 percent quicker stopping distance on wet roads.

TVS Apache 180 ABS

TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS

Manufacturer TVS Motors

Production

2011-present

Class

180 cc

Engine

four-stroke cycle, single piston, kick start / electric start

Power

17 hp (13 kW) @ 8500 rpm

Torque

15.5 Nm (11.4 lbfft) @ 6500 rpm

Transmission

5-gear constant mesh

Suspension

Front: Telescopic fork 105mm Rear:Stroke Mono Tube Inverted Gas Filled Shox[MIG] with Spring Aid

Brakes

Front: 270 mm (disc) Rear: 200 mm (disc)

Wheelbase

1320 mm

Dimensions

L 2085 mm W 730 mm H 1100 mm

Weight

137 kg (300 lb) (wet)

Fuel capacity

16 litres

The bike is also equipped with an ABS-Off switch.

Performance and fuel economy

The top of the line Apache RTR FI 160 features a fuel injected 160 cc engine. It does 060 km/h in 4.3 seconds and 0100 km/h in 15.07 seconds. It is capable of a top speed of around 127 km/h and 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.
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Awards
TVS Apache has won several design awards.

2006
"Bike of the Year" CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011 "Bike of the Year" OVERDRIVE Awards 2006 "Bike Of The Year" Business Standard Motoring Awards 2006 "Indigenous design of the year" OVERDRIVE Awards 2006 "Design of The Year 2006 - Two Wheelers" BBC Top Gear Design Awards 2006

2008
Performance Bike Of The Year Business Standard Motoring Awards Bike of the year-up to 160 ccBike India awards Design of the year Bike India awards
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