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One of the most under estimated engine on Indian roads is the one present in the Apache bikes by TVS. Alternatively one could even call it a gem of an engine. The engineering that has gone into this unit is almost biblical. The same version of the engine, also used in the Fiero bikes, has [...]

Yes, we have got the details and specifications of the upcoming high performance Apache bike. Although there were speculations that the next high capacity Apache would be powered by a 220cc mill, the truth is far from it. TVS Motors has plonked in a single cylinder, 4-stroke 250cc mill which produces 30bhp at 9500rpm and [...]

TVS Motors showcased the Apache 180 with ABS technology. The TVS Apache is expected to be launched with ABS some time soon and will be the first made-in-India bike to be equipped with ABS. The ABS system will help in better braking in wet conditions, prevention of wheel skids, rear wheel lift of protection (prevents [...]

TVS Motors is on a roll. Continuous new launches has not made them content and next on the cards is the launch of the most powerful TVS bike ever, the TVS Apache RTR 220. Internal sources reveal the Apache 220 to be more powerful with the bigger 220cc mill producing close to 22bhp. The bike [...]

TVS Motor will launch the Apache RTR 160 in the US this year, the world’s most developed automobile market. If TVS Motors enters the US, it will be the second indigenous company to foray into that market, the first being Royal Enfield. Another Indian company, Mahindra & Mahindra  plans to introduce its flagship Scorpio SUV [...]

TVS Motors has just launched the Apache RTR 180 in India. The 180cc Apache generates 17.3PS of power at 8500rpm (2bhp up on the Apache 160) and peak torque of 15.5Nm (2.4Nm up on the Apache 160) Other than the increase in displacement and power the Apache RTR 180 has a a longer wheelbase (26mm up on [...]

TVS will launch the highly awaited Apache RTR 180 (previously known as the Menace, and now a menace for Bajaj Auto) within the next 15 days at around Rs. 72,000/- The Apache RTR 180 is powered by a 177.3cc engine which produces 17.3PS of power, slightly more than the new upgraded Bajaj Pulsar 180. There [...]

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video TVS Motors will launch the Apache RTR 180 in India soon. As posted earlier about the details of the Apache RTR 180, TVS will price the 180cc version of the Apache at around Rs. 80000. The engine gets 17.3PS of power which is [...]

TVS has launched a new variant of the Apache 160 RTR. The new variant of the Apache is known as the Apache RTR 160 RD and comes with a factor fitted rear disc for a premium of Rs. 2,000. The 200mm petal rear disc will give the Apache very good stopping power. TVS Apache RTR [...]

Design: The bike will retain the basic lines of the current RTR, retaining the basic look of the current Apache. But with no front scoop this time. And for a good reason too, the front is now going to house a semi-full faring that will expose part of the engine and give the bike a [...]