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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, [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]