Last Updated 8 Days backTVS Apache RTR 160 4V is a motorcycle with a starting price of Rs 1.24 Lakh. It is available in India in 6 variants and 6 colours with high end variant price starting from Rs 1.45 Lakh. Apache RTR 160 4V is powered by a 164.9 ccbs6-2.0 engine which develops a power of 19.2 PS and a torque of 14.2 Nm. It has Disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes. The weight of TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is 148 kg and comes with a fuel tank capacity of 12 L.

TVS has launhed the dual-channel ABS variant of the Apache RTR 160 4V and it comes at a small premium.

The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is arguably the best 160cc sporty commuter in India, second only to the Bajaj Pulsar N160.

Price:

Currently, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is priced at Rs 1,23,870 for the rear drum variant and Rs 1,27,370 its rear disc counterpart. The variant with Bluetooth connectivity is priced at Rs 1,30,670 while the Special Edition variant costs Rs 1,32,170. The top-of-the-line dual-channel ABS variant costs Rs 1,34,990 (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

The motorcycle is available in four colors: Racing Red, Metallic Blue, Matte Black and Knight Black. The Special Edition arrives in its own unique color scheme.

Features:

The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is equipped with an LED headlight and taillight, with halogen bulbs for the indicators. It gets a fully digital instrument cluster, and some variants even get smartphone connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation. TVS has equipped the motorcycle with Glide Through Technology, which is a low-speed assist to help the bike crawl without stalling the engine, using just the clutch for modulation with no throttle input whatsoever. Thanks to the new Feather Touch Start, the engine cranks up with just a touch of the starter button. Talking of safety, the bike gets single-channel ABS as well. It also comes with an easy-to-reach, single-piece handlebar and a single-piece seat for added comfort. With its new update, the bike even gets voice assistance.

Engine:

The Apache RTR 160 4V is powered by a 159.7cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine which makes 17.55PS at 9250rpm and 14.73Nm at 7250 rpm in Sport mode, making it the most powerful 160cc bike in the country. TVS has also equipped the RTR 160 4V with three riding modes: Sport, Urban and Rain. The latter two modes dial down the engine output to extract better mileage: 15.64PS at 8600rpm and 14.14Nm at 7250rpm.

Suspension & Brakes:

A lot of what makes the Apache RTR 160 4V such a sweet handler can be attributed to its underpinnings. It employs a split-cradle frame with a telescopic front fork and a rear monoshock tuned by Showa. Braking is handled by a 270mm petal disc up front and a 200mm petal disc/130mm drum unit at the rear.

The bike rolls on 17-inch alloys with a 90-section front tyre. At the rear, the drum variant rolls on a skinny 110-section tyre while the disc variant boasts a wider 130-section rubber. The rear drum variant weighs in at 145kg, while the safer rear disc trim is two kilos heavier.

Rivals:

The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V takes on Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ-S V3, Pulsar N160, and Hero Xtreme 160R. Other alternatives in the same price bracket would be the Bajaj Avenger Street 160, and the Apache RTR 180.