TVS was once known all over India for a
small motorcycle named TVS 50 and then came the Scooty and Scooty Pep
which dominated the entire women two-wheeler population. Now TVS is back
with a mission to conquer the hearts of young men.
The TVS Apache RTR
is an awesome 160cc bike with great performance and sporty looks. The
priority for most of the young bikers in India starts with style, size,
mileage, cost, power and finally features. TVS could have easily
launched a 250cc bike and crowned itself as the manufacturer of the bike
with the biggest engine in India. But engineers at TVS knew the Indian
needs and came out with Apache RTR.
Right now, the new Apache RTR Refresh edition seems to be the best looking bike in the 150cc segment, but except for Yamaha FZ16
which some people consider more stylish. So the first priority is well
take care of. The size of the bike is adequate. Even though it is not as
majestic as the Karizma and Pulsar 220, it does a good job of making a 6 feet tall man satisfied with the bike.
According to the customer reviews of
Apache RTR that we collected, it seems that a mileage figure of 46-48
kmpl can be labeled to this bike. A price tag of a little over Rs.65,000
for makes this bike affordable for many.
Performance: When I
took it for a drive, the first word that came to my mind is WOW. I did
not expect such a pickup from a bike in this segment. The throttle
response is great and the bike comes to life with the slightest twist.
You can easily reach 100kmph within a few seconds and still think that
you are in 80kmph.
The riding posture is sporty. You have
to extend your arms fully to reach the handle bars and lean forward a
little which makes riding at high speed more comfortable because of
better aerodynamics.
One thing which I can’t prevent myself
from mentioning is that there is noticeable vibration which could be the
only reason that you are not satisfied by Apache. Other customers have
also noted this. Apache owner Prateek says – “Driving the bike is
really a pleasure, but vibrations are there which distract your mind,
but they will disappear if you will drive at a constant speed”
The dashboard has some nice digital
display which includes the speedometer, fuel gauge, ODO Meter & time
indicator. The tachometer dial at the side blends with the display and
makes a good looking panel overall.
Final Verdict: This
bike is a great buy if you are a fan of TVS, want good pickup, descent
mileage and sporty looks. The bike may not satisfy you if you want to
use it for touring in the highways because of the vibrations. Comparing
this with the other bikes in 150cc segment, Yamaha FZ16
makes a better buy because of international branding and latest
technology, but only if you are ready to shell out an extra ten
thousand.
Engine: EFi 4 stroke
Displacement: 159.7 cc
Maximum Power: 11.5 KW (15.7 BHP) @ 8500 RPM
Maximal Torque: 13.1 N-m @ 6500 RPM
Gear Box: 5 Speed
Brakes: 270mm Front Disc and 130 mm Rear Drum (Optional Rear Disc Break)
Tires: Front: 90 x 90 – 17, Rear: 100 x 80 x 17
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres
Displacement: 159.7 cc
Maximum Power: 11.5 KW (15.7 BHP) @ 8500 RPM
Maximal Torque: 13.1 N-m @ 6500 RPM
Gear Box: 5 Speed
Brakes: 270mm Front Disc and 130 mm Rear Drum (Optional Rear Disc Break)
Tires: Front: 90 x 90 – 17, Rear: 100 x 80 x 17
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres
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