TVS Apache
 2012 Apache RTR 180 | |
| Manufacturer | TVS Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006– |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 150 cm³, 159.7 cm³, 177.4 cm³, 197.75 cm³, 312.2 cm³, Single Cylinder, SI, 4-stroke, 2 valves, 4 valves, Air-cooled, Oil-cooled, Liquid Cooled |
The TVS Apache is a brand of motorcycle made by TVS Motors since 2006. In 2008 the company claimed that more than 2.5 million Apaches were on the road.[1]Currently the company sells five variants of the TVS Apache. The differences between each variant being the engine displacement, the options on offer and performance characteristics. The abbreviation 'RTR' in the names of the motorcycles refer to 'Racing Throttle Response', a marketing term used by TVS to describe the aggressive acceleration the series of motorcycles have when compared to it's counterparts in the same engine displacement category.
Current models
- TVS Apache RTR 160[2]
- TVS Apache RTR 180[3]
- TVS Apache RTR 200 4V[4]
- TVS Apache RR 310
- TVS Apache RTR 160 4V[5]
Former models
- TVS Apache 150 IE-Surge [6]
Design and styling
The Apache was the first bike in India with a petal disc brake, which offers better heat dispersion thereby allowing fewer brake fades.[2][7]
Comfort and handling
According to a 2007 review, since the bike was optimized for handling, the ride quality was on the stiff side.[2] Previous versions of Apache had a wheelbase of 1,260 mm (50 inches) which resulted in better turning in at the expense of stability. TVS increased the wheelbase by 40 mm (1.6 inches) to improve the stability. The Apache 180 introduced ABS to the lineup in 2011.[8][9]
Awards
TVS Apache won Performance Bike Of The Year (2008) from Business Standard Motoring Awards.[10]
References
- ^ "TVS Motor Company posts 19% growth in September 2008". TVS Motor Company. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c "TVS Apache RTR 160". Bike India. 15 August 2007. Archived from the original on 2010-02-23.
- ^ "TVS Apache RTR 180 launched". TVS Motor Company. June 15, 2009. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "TVS Apache RTR 200 4V released". TVS Motor Company. January 20, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "TVS Motor Company launches the new 2018 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V". TVS Motor Company. March 14, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "TVS APACHE, the all new 150 cc bike makes a debut". TVS Motor Company. December 19, 2005. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "TVS APACHE RTR EFi vs BAJAJ PULASAR 200 DTS Fi (page 1)". 25 December 2007. Archived from the original on December 22, 2008.
- ^ TVS Apache ABS, Bike India, 5 January 2011, retrieved 2011-09-29
- ^ "TVS Motor launches Indias First Motorcycle with ABS Apache RTR 180 ABS". Tvsmotor.in. 2011-03-11. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ "BSM Bike Of The Year 2008". overdrive.in. 29 December 2007. Archived from the original on September 14, 2008.