Although I had plans of upgrade before LTT expires, looking at the running didn't see a point of going for another bike at this moment.

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I own a 2007 Dec registered Gen-1 RTR160 which just completed 15 years. Not sure how the subsequent versions are but this one lasted me a lifetime(15 years i.e.). From 2007 till 2014 it was regularly used across the length and breadth of India but post that it was not used much as for few years I was away and post return to India, car took over primary mode of transport duties. Never the less I still service it once a year and use it for local errands. Running has reduced to ~600kms a year. For context in last 4 years it has done only 2500kms. Performance is still great for city duties. Highways where it had done 22k kms during prime days(2007-2011) is somewhere I don't take it anymore as it struggles to sustain triple digit speeds now(understandably). FE returned is in early 30s now.

Although I had plans of upgrade before LTT expires, looking at the running didn't see a point of going for another bike at this moment. So got the FC renewed for another 5 years. Got it last week and I can legally run it now till 2027.

This is a year old pic but looks more or less the same even now. Infact the RTO inspection officer(during FC renewal) couldn't believe its 15 years old:

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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.

With the Indian festive season on in full swing, TVS Motors has given two of its hot selling products a mild refresh to keep up with the festive fervour. Both the Phoenix 125 commuter motorcycle and the Apache RTR 160 sports commuter get new paint jobs. While the Phoenix 125 gets an Alpine White paint scheme with accompanying new graphics, the Apache RTR 160 makes do with new graphics plastered onto each of the five single tone paint schemes the motorcycle is available with.

The white paint shade for the Apache RTR 160 is a new addition, with the colour borrowed from the Apache RTR 180, which is available in two shades: Black and White. Prices of both these motorcycles remain unchanged. The Apache RTR 160 is priced at 69,795 rupees while the Phoenix 125's disc brake-electric start equipped variant is priced at 53,140 rupees, both prices representing ex-showroom Delhi figures. 

The TVS Apache RTR 160 got a makeover about a year ago, with many enthusiasts deriding the new design direction and dual tone paint job that the facelift brought to the table. TVS' decision to go back to the single tone paint job on the RTR 160 might find greater acceptance among sports commuter motorcycle buyers. The Apache is powered by a 160 cc, four stroke-single cylinder engine that outputs 15.2 Bhp-13.1 Nm. The engine is mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox. The motorcycle gets a petal disc brake up front while an electric starter is standard. 

The Phoenix 125 is TVS Motors' answer to the likes of the Hero Glamour, Honda Shine and the Bajaj Discover 125 motorcycles. The motorcycle is powered by a 125 cc four stroke engine that outputs 10.8 Bhp-10.8 Nm. The Phoenix 125 is available in two variants: Drum Brake-Electric Start and Disc Brake-Electric Start. A fully digital instrumentation cluster and a petal front disc brakes are the two notable features on this motorcycle.