TVS Apache RTR 200 Review

TVS Apache RTR 200 Review

The performance nameplate TVS Apache enters into a new addition to the RTR series bike named as TVS Apache RTR 200. Actually, the TVS has taken the older Apache and mixed few of the parts with the Draken concept to come up with the new bike. The new Apache RTR comes with an approximate price of around Rs.88,990-Rs.1,07,000 and it gives a toughest competition to its similar other bikes namely Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS and KTM Duke 200.

TVS Apache RTR 200 Variants and its Prices

The TVS offers the Apache RTR 200 in two variants which includes

1) TVS Apache RTR 200 Carburettor – Rs.88,990
2) TVS Apache RTR 200 Fuel Injection – Rs.1,07,000

Color Options

TVS Apache RTR 200 is available in seven attractive color shades which are listed below.

1) Matte Red
2) Matte Yellow
3) White
4) Matte White
5) Matte Gray
6) Matte Black
7) Black

Measurements of Apache RTR 200

TVS Apache RTR 200 has been designed with an overall length of 2050mm, width of 790mm and height of 1105mm. In addition to that, the vehicle provides the wheelbase of around 1353mm and ground clearance of 180mm. The carburetor type Apache RTR 200 weighs nearly 148kg and the EFI engine bike has a kerb weight of 148.5kg. Its fuel tank capacity is found to be 12litres along with the reserve fuel capacity of 2.5 litres.

Design and Style

TVS Apache RTR 200 looks very trendy and it comes with lot of changes which are clearly visible. Watching from its front view, the new bike has missed the small windscreen and got itself a more aggressive pair of DRLs compared to the last generation’s beast eye DRLs. The company has offered what a naked bike needs and it enriches the overall angry stance. It is well fitted with a fully digital, pentagonal shaped instrument console which starts exactly where the cover for the headlight ends, offering no fairing available for the instrument screen.

In addition, the dashboard display has a speedometer, trip meter, tachometer, odometer, current gear display, clock, fuel guage and lap timing. Next to that, the turn indicator LED’s, ABS light, low fuel warning, high beam indicator and neutral light are provided below the screen. This bike has been differently designed by its Draken inspired alloy wheels and an extended tank cowls. The attractive features of the vehicle makes the Draken fans into the Apache team and offer a real life version for their dream concept. When it is talking about its side profile, the Apache RTR 200 4V has a stepped up seat and a fresh exhaust system which is really good. Some of its highlighting features include an aggressive tank cover, foam in place racing seats, engine cowl, alloy wheels etc.

Engine Details of Apache RTR 200

The engine of Apache RTR 200 is really excellent in its performance in which it is powered by a SI, 4-stroke, oil cooled, single cylinder engine producing the displacement very close to 197.75cc. This powerful engine delivers the maximum power of about 20.05PS at 8500RPM/15.09KW at 8500RPM for carburetor variant and 21.0PS at 8500RPM/15.46KW at 8500RPM for EFI variant. Likewise, the maximum torque generated by both variants is nearly 18.1NM at 7000RPM coupled to a five speed gearbox. The bike comes with a Keihin CV carburetor and Bosch Closed loop fuel injection which is quite good. It has a IDI - dual mode digital ignition for carburetor type and mapped ignition system for EFI variant.

Acceleration and Fuel Efficiency

The acceleration and pick up of the new TVS Apache RTR 200 is really awesome in which the vehicle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 3.95 seconds for carburetor engine and 3.9 seconds for EFI engine which is quite outstanding. Apart from that, the Apache RTR 200 can reach upto 100kmph in just 12 seconds and it can be able to reach 38kmph in just 0-2 seconds.

Brakes

TVS Apache RTR 200 got an excellent braking system with its dual channel Antilock Braking System and RLP control which is not even available in the premium 200cc KTM bikes. This braking system helps to save the vehicle and the rider even though the road is bad. It gets a disc brake of 270mm petal type at the front and 240mm petal type disc brake at the rear for enhancing the braking. The bike is offered with a 90/90-17”(1.85) tubeless tire at the front and 130/70-17”(3.50) tubeless tire at the rear for better road performance. DOT 3/DOT 4 can be used as a brake fluid in this new Apache RTR 200.

Suspension System

TVS Apache RTR 200 has been designed with a double cradle split synchro stiff frame enhancing the performance. It is easy to handle with the vehicle with its telescopic fork suspension at the front and mono tube mono shock suspension at the rear. Not only that, the bike is offered with a 60/55W, H4 Bulb with All Day on LED position head lamp, LED 2.5W tail lamp and 12V, 9Ah battery that improves the safety.

Verdict

With lot of improvements in design and style, performance and handling, the new bike Apache RTR 200 is a well refined entry level performance bike at a reasonable cost and it is really a worthy bike.