TVS Apache RTR 200 4V launched at Rs 88,990 (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
The wait is finally over. After waiting for years, we finally have the powerful Apache here. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V will feature a single pot 197.75 cc engine cooled with the help of air cum oil cooler. The engine is tuned to deliver 20.23 hp at 8,500 rpm and 18.1 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. The transmission is going to be 5-speed, uncommon for these higher capacity bikes which use a six-speed gearbox. 0-60 kmph comes up in 3.9 seconds and the bike tips the scale at 140 kgs.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V comes with sharp lines all across the body and looks every bit the street fighter. The headlight looks stooped which reminds me slightly of the Kawasaki Z800. The bike incorporates LED DRL’s in the headlight assembly to give it that modern zing. It features traditional suspension and an under-belly pan which is synonymous with the Apache. The fuel tank has shrouds which has been incorporated from the TVS Draken concept seen at the last Delhi Auto Expo. Tyres come with17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels and petal disc brakes are once again there for stopping the most powerful TVS yet. There is an additional safety of ABS which can be turned off by a flick of the switch. The engine and exhaust have been finished in matte black with the exhaust and utilises mono shock suspension for the first time ever. The RTR 200 4V comes with split seat, pillion grab rails with LED taillamps and faux honeycomb grille on the side.
The instrument console is fully digital and gives plenty of information in an easily readable layout. The digital display sees tachometer running the length of the display from left to right. The left most space has the clock with the centre showing the speed in big bold digits with the current active mode being seen below it. The odometer sits on the right side. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V has a 12-litre fuel tank and the company claims that it will return XX kilometres per litre. The nearest rival to the TVS Apache RTR 4V is the KTM Duke 200.The company is expected to launch a slightly more powerful fuel injected variant soon.