TVS Apache RTR 180 BS6 Launched In India
The motorcycle is dearer by Rs 6,704
The motorcycle is dearer by Rs 6,704
- Features fuel injection and Glide Through Technology (low-speed assist).
- Continues with a single-channel ABS setup.
- BS6-compliant engine makes 0.17PS more whereas peak torque output has remained unchanged.
The TVS Apache RTR 180 BS6 has been launched in India at Rs 1,01,450 (ex-showroom Delhi), making it Rs 6,704 dearer than the TVS Apache RTR 180 BS4. With this motorcycle, the entire Apache lineup has been upgraded to meet BS6 emission norms.
The TVS Apache RTR 180 BS6 packs a race-tuned fuel-injection technology, which TVS uses for its performance-biased models. It produces 16.79PS at 8500rpm and 15.5Nm at 7000rpm. In comparison, the BS4-compliant carburetted motor produces 16.62PS at 8500rpm and 15.5Nm at 6500rpm. The engine works alongside the same 5-speed gearbox as before.
Another notable feature that TVS has provided in the Apache RTR 180 BS6 is the Glide Through Technology, which debuted in the Apache RTR 160 4V BS6 and Apache RTR 200 4V BS6. This feature ensures the motorcycle crawls effortlessly with just clutch modulation alone.
Interestingly, the wheelbase has gone down from 1326mm to 1300mm and ground clearance has increased from 165mm to 170mm. Thanks to the addition of fuel injection, the motorcycle weighs 141kg, 2kg heavier than the BS4-compliant model. The fuel tank capacity and the seat height remain unchanged at 12 litres and 790mm, respectively.
Apart from these changes, the rest of the motorcycle remains unchanged. It retains the same suspension -- telescopic front fork and gas-charged twin shock absorbers. The brakes are unchanged too. So, you get a 270mm petal disc up front and 200mm petal disc at the rear with single-channel ABS. TVS used to provide a dual-channel ABS for the motorcycle as an option. In fact, it used to be the most affordable motorcycle with dual-channel ABS back then. However, when the new ABS/CBS safety norms kicked in April 2019, the company consolidated the two variants into one with a single-channel ABS as standard. It will compete against the soon-to-be-launched Bajaj Pulsar 180F Neon BS6.
TVS Apache RTR 180 User Reviews
- beat choiceMast bike hai, sport bike hai, racing bike hai, family ke liye bhi acha bike hai. Sab chiz bike ka mast hai, seat bhi, mileage bhi, comfortable bhi, sab chiz acha hai. Look bhi, driving experience bhi mast hai. Colour bhi mast hai. I love RTR 180, mera favourite bike hai ride ke liye. Mujhe bachpan se ye bike pasand hai.Read More1
- Blend of both style and practicalityRTR 180 and 160 2V both may not feel so comfortable at first and it require some time to get used to over long urban commutes. Good for touring as well, best with speeds upto 80-90 kmph and vibrates a lot after that. Decent mileage. Easy on pocket ownership cost. Became more affordable post GST 2.0. Go for it if you are looking for a motorcycle that is simple yet sporty.Read More1 2
- Apache RTR 180It feels torn out when it goes above 75 kmph but it has good pickup and it has very good riding posture and the bike is best for highways because it does not wobble on high speed and has very good stability. It has many cons and many pros depend on the usage and different perspectives for different users and different age group. It is best for youth because it gives very good mileage so overall this is a positive review. Yeah, For sure, I recommend this bike because it has decent look and good performance in a decent price range with the branding of TVS and I am using this bike from 2012 and till now my bikes engine has opened only 1 time and I have completed 75000 kms from this bike and I'm very satisfied.Read More1 2
- Best and worth it according to looks style and performance.This bike is best for the college students as well as working professionals me and my brother using this bike and it seems efficient and worth it and I have a good experience for this bike really loved it and I would also appreciate the design of this bike, which is sporty and this one is the best choice for the students and loved the mileage of this bike after some part time job anyone can maintain this bike in a proper way and I am loving it.Read More2 5
- Awesome bikeAwesome bike on ride with good stylish . I love to ride on roading and off roading both .I am the bike rider of Apache since 2015 and my experience was awesome with it . I love to ride every moment with it . Specially its pick and road performance is awesome. The good bike produced by TVS . I will buy again TVS bike after itRead More6 3