| Manufacturer | TVS Motors |
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| 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 N·m (9.7 lbf·ft) @ 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.[1]
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The bike is primarily designed with a racing approach, resulting in the inclusion of a lap timer and provision for the last three 0–60 km/h timings. Apache is the first bike in India to feature a petal disc brake.[2][3]
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.
Since the bike is optimized for handling, the ride quality is on the stiffer side.[2] 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.[4]. It is the first Indian made bike to have ABS.[5] With the ABS technology, an average rider will 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.
| Manufacturer | TVS Motors |
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| 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 N·m (11.4 lbf·ft) @ 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.
The top of the line Apache RTR FI 160 features a fuel injected 160 cc engine. It does 0–60 km/h in 4.3 seconds and 0–100 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 or 1.5 l/100 km) on the highway and 48 km/l (110 mpg or 2.08 l/100 km) in city riding.[6]
TVS Apache has won several design awards.
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