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TVS Motors, the Hosur based bike company that has made waves in the sport biking culture of India with its model, the Apache RTR is now all set to launch the same model but with full fairings! The Apache RTR offered in India is offered in the 160 and the 180 cubic displacement variants. The [...]

TVS Motor Company’s flagship models, the Apache RTR is all set to get a makeover. The Apache RTR bikes have been really popular with the Indian bike enthusiasts, especially the sports bikers because of its racing DNA and affordable price. The Apache RTR 160 and the 180 are one of the best engineered Indian make [...]

TVS had recently launched the Apache RTR 180 ABS. The ABS version of the Apache is priced at a premium of Rs. 12,000/- over the regular Apache 180 and has very few features which distinguish both the models. The TVS Apache 180 ABS has anti-lock brakes, which makes the braking extremely surefooted and safe. The [...]

TVS Motors has launched the Apache 180 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) in India priced at Rs. 78,880/- (ex showroom, Delhi). The flagship Apache is being launched at an introductory price and is priced at a premium of Rs. 9000/- over the regular Apache. If the RTR 180 ABS is successful then TVS will give the [...]

We recently reported about the TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS being very close to launch, after we read facebook updates by TVS talking about the ABS System. Well, the Apache ABS is indeed very close to launch as the company has started inviting the media to test the upcoming variant of the Apache in Chennai. [...]

The TVS Apache model with ABS has been long time coming and the latest updates by TVS on its Apache fan page on facebook suggests the Apache ABS is just around the corner. TVS Motors has started talking about ABS on it fan page. The company has asked its fans on facebook to be patient [...]

Just recently Honda has announced the CBR250R with ABS, which would be the first bike in India to sport ABS. However sources close to TVS Motors have confirmed about the company’s plans to launch the Apache 180 with ABS. Enthusiasts might recollect the Apache 180 ABS from the 2010 Auto Expo where it was displayed [...]

My name is Venkatesh and it has been about 6 years I started asking for a bike. If I remember correctly the first model of Apache was launched during 2005 or 2006. My friend was the first to book it. It started everything. As the famous quote goes “owner’s pride, neighbor’s envy”. In this case [...]

TVS Motors displayed the Apache Velocity Concept at the Kakarta Motorcycle Show. As can be seen, the Apache Velocity is a modified version of the Apache 160 featuring a few add-ons which make it look extremely pleasing, aesthetically. The Velocity Concept features a more roundier tank, wider handle bar, bigger petal discs front and rear, [...]

TVS has quietly launched a new version of the Apache RTR, called the Hyper Edge. The bike remains largely unchanged and retains the same specifications and features as the Apache RTR 160. TVS has added Hyper Edge stickers on the fuel tank, front fender, exhaust and front. The bike now features a removable rear fender, [...]