[TusharK]

TVS has launched the updated Apache RTR 160 4V. The 160 cc bike is available in three variants - carburetted with front disc, carburetted with front and rear disc and fuel-injected (EFI) with front and rear disc, that are priced at Rs. 81,490, Rs. 84,490 and Rs. 89,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively.



The new Apache RTR 160 4V is based on a double-cradle frame and measures 2,035-2,050 mm in length, 790 mm in width and 1,050 mm in height, while its wheelbase is 1,357 mm. The seat height is set at 800 mm and the bike weighs between 143-147 kg depending on the variant. The fuel tank capacity is 12-litres.



The bike comes with a new fuel tank with checkered flag decals and front cowl design inspired by the RTR 200 4V. It features a smoked headlamp with integrated U-shaped LED DRLs in the front, an LED tail light in the rear as well as a digital instrument cluster. The new RTR 160 misses out on clip-on handlebars and split seats offered on the 200 cc version. The 'shotgun' style exhaust though has been carried over. The bike rides on conventional telescopic front forks and a monoshock rear suspension.

The RTR 160 4V is powered by a 159.7 cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. The carburetted version makes 16.2 BHP @ 8,000 rpm while the EFI version makes 16.5 BHP @ 8,000 rpm. Peak torque of 14.8 Nm is available at 6,500 rpm. The engine comes paired with a 5-speed gearbox. TVS claims that the RTR 160 4V can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 4.73 seconds (Carb) and 4.8 seconds (EFI) while its top speed is 113 km/h (Carb) and 114 km/h (EFI). Brakes come in the form of a 270 mm petal type front disc with either a 130 mm drum or 200 mm petal type disc in the rear.

The 2018 Apache RTR 160 4V is available in three colour options - Racing Red, Metallic Blue and Knight Black.

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[gauravanekar]

I am glad TVS launched this bike. Now there is a wide array of bikes with advanced technology in the 150-160cc segment. Almost every major manufacturer has fuelled more than one bike in this category.
TVS Apache 160 4V has Bajaj Pulsar 160NS , FZ, Gixxer 155, Hornet 160 as competitors.
Not to forget R15 V3, up-coming Aprilia150 and CBR 150 albeit these three are in a different category.

Motor market in India has never been more interesting than now. Let the fight begin.

[ashwinprakas]

It is high time that they standardize dual disks on anything over 100cc's or rather a weight class as they seem adequate, easier to maintain and cheaper to run.

[abhishek46]

That's a lot of horse power for a 160cc pocket friendly machine.
It will give some serious sleepless nights to it's other lower powered rivals like FZ, Hornet, Gixxer etc.

On side note, I wonder, how they managed to extract that much ps/litre from a Non-Liquid cooled engine.

[MadRasTan4986]

Originally Posted by abhishek46

On side note, I wonder, how they managed to extract that much ps/litre from a Non-Liquid cooled engine.

That is something that worries me frankly. The same thing happened with the RTR160. When it was released it was making the most power per cc in it's class if I'm not wrong. Having owned it briefly it was unfortunately plagued with constant oil leaks and rattling issues. Sold it within 6 months

On the face of it, this new 160 4V looks superb and specifications on paper are indeed tempting. Hope it does well and proves to be reliable in the long run for owners ahead.