TVS Apache Fi Review

TVS Apache RTR 160 FI Review

TVS Motors has launched its new Apache series bike with host of useful features known as Apache RTR 160 FI. It is one of the fuel efficient bike which has been designed exclusively for the daily commuters and most of them are really impressed with its mileage. The price of TVS Apache RTR 160 Fi is found to be around Rs.71,400 which is quite affordable and even the middle class people can be able to buy the bike.

TVS Apache RTR FI Colors

The colors available for TVS Apache RTR 160 FI involves

1) Yellow
2) Black
3) Red
4) White
5) Grey

TVS Apache RTR 160 FI Dimensions

The TVS Apache RTR 160 FI has been designed with excellent dimensions in terms of length, width and height which are represented below.

1) Length – 2020 mm
2) Width – 730 mm
3) Height – 1100 mm

Along with that, the bike provides the larger wheelbase of around 1300 mm and ground clearance of about 180 mm as well as the kerb weight is found to be 136 kg.

Design and Style

The Apache RTR 160 FI is one of the modern and trendy bikes exclusively for the young bike enthusiasts. The front appearance of the bike looks really awesome with a beast inspired halogen headlamp of 12V 35/35W with the HS1 clear lens with MFR. This offers better visibility to the rider while riding at night time. The vehicle is fitted with a new sculpted digital display comprising nocturnal blue backlit display, countdown-on ignition, speedometer and race inspired carbon fibre cues which help to collect the vital information of the bike in just a glance. Moving to the fuel tank, the bike has a muscled tank designed to combat wind resistance.

The fuel tank cowl reduces the engine heat by a spectacular 10 degree C. The fuel tank comes with a capacity of holding 16 liters of fuel with the reserve capacity of 2.5 liter respectively. The muscled engine cowl at the side has a perpetual motion styling and an aerodynamic razored design. The side profile is blessed with a decent medium sized muffler to release the heat. The seating arrangement is also really appreciable with the cushion type seats offering more luxurious feeling to both rider and pillion. The rear is very sharp and compact fitted with a radical race design lighter, chiseled tail lamp of 12V 0.5W LED twin triangle with prism along with turn signal lamp of 12V 10W which is quite impressive.

TVS Apache RTR 160 FI Engine Specs

The TVS Apache RTR 160 FI is powered by a EFI 4 stroke single cylinder engine with a displacement very close to 159.7 cc. The engine of the bike delivers the peak power output of 11.5 kw (15.7 bhp) at 8500 rpm in coupling with the peak torque output of 13.1 Nm at 6500 rpm. The bore and stroke of the bike is found to be approximately 62 mm and 52.9 mm along with the compression ratio of 9.5:1. The Apache RTR 160 FI comes with a Mikuni BS26 carburator and dual mode digital ignition as well as electronic fuel injection technology for better performance. The vehicle has both kick start and electric start option in which the rider can easily choose according to their wishes. The engine of the vehicle is mated to the five speed gearbox with a wet multi plate clutch type for smooth and convenient ride. The bike can be able to accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 4.4 seconds with the maximum speed offered of around 120 kmph.

Brakes

The brakes and suspensions plays an important role in handling the vehicle and it assures much safety and security to both rider and vehicle. The front wheel is fitted with a 270 mm disc brake petal type while the rear wheel comes with a 200 mm disc brake which is quite good. The combination of disc and drum brake at front and rear helps to halt the vehicle immediately even riding at high level of speed. The brake of the vehicle enhances the braking efficiency of the bike.

Suspensions

In order to handle the vehicle in an easy and simple way, the bike has a 105 mm stroke telescopic hydraulic fork suspension at the front and mono tube five step adjustable canister gas filled shock with spring aid at the rear suspension which is quite outstanding.

Tyres

The Double Cradle chassis of TVS Apache RTR 160 FI has been designed with a die cast alloy wheels with tubeless puncture resistant tyres of front tire size of 90/90 x 17 and rear tire size of 100 x 80 – 18. This tyres offers better road gripness and helps to prevent from puncture problems and unwanted skidding in slippery and wet road conditions.