TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi E100: Photo Gallery
India’s first ethanol-powered motorcycle is here! We give you an in-depth look at the Apache RTR 200 Fi E100
India’s first ethanol-powered motorcycle is here! We give you an in-depth look at the Apache RTR 200 Fi E100
While most bike makers are focussing on adding electric vehicles in their portfolios, TVS went in the opposite direction and recently launched an ethanol-powered RTR 200 in India at Rs 1.2 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Here’s everything you need to know about the greener variant of the Apache RTR 200 Fi in 10 detailed images.
To help it stand apart from the other variants, the new Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 features new lime green decals on the fuel tank.
TVS hasn’t yet confirmed if we will get any other paint scheme apart from the white option seen here at the launch event.
The LED DRLs and fully digital instrument cluster remain the same as the standard variant.
It is powered by a 197.75cc single-cylinder air- and oil-cooled engine with twin-spray twin-port electronic fuel-injection technology. In simpler terms, this technology should result in better driveability and faster throttle response.
In terms of output, the ethanol-powered engine churns out 21PS of power at 8500rpm and 18.1Nm of torque at 7000rpm, which is similar to the petrol-powered fuel injected variant. The engine works alongside a 5-speed transmission with slipper clutch.
TVS claims that this motor emits 50 per cent less benzene and butadiene as well as significantly reduced NOX and CO. In layman’s terms, this means that the new variant is less harmful to mother nature compared to its petrol-powered sibling.
It features the same split double-cradle frame, telescopic front fork and rear monoshock as the Apache RTR 200 4V.
It uses the same braking hardware as well: 270mm front and 240mm rear disc.
However, to keep costs in check, the ethanol-powered Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 gets a single-channel ABS unit.
Currently, the new variant is available in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. We expect TVS to launch the ethanol-powered RTR 200 in other states in the near future.
TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 User Reviews
- Awesome Bike with great FeaturesI bought this bike for its look and its 200 CC engine. I was a bit nervous before its purchase because it was very new in the market at that time, and I wasn't able to get many reviews to conclude whether I should go for it or not. But now after using it for about two years, I can say that my decision was absolutely correct. In terms of style, looks, and performance this bike is just awesome. Also, having an ethanol engine in it makes it quite eco-friendly as well, one thing that I find different in ethanol engines is that it has more life than other engines.Read More5 6
- Best in performance.I have been using this bike for more than 6 months and still, I didn’t find any technical issue in it. The engine works fine and the brakes also responses perfectly, and mileage is also as I have expected. But the only problem that I have been suffering from the start is that the ethanol provider pumps are very tough to find.Read More1 1
- Best bikeIt doesn't actually feel like a sports bike. Sometimes while driving this bike at high speed, the engine starts vibrating. Technically, this shouldn’t happen to a sports bike. Apart from this issue, ethanol is also not available everywhere. So you have to be careful about traveling long-distance with this bike. The good thing about being ethanol powered bike is that ethanol is very eco-friendly and it costs almost half of petrol.Read More1
- Eco-Friendly bikeI like this bike very much mostly because unlike others it uses ethanol as a fuel which is less polluting than petrol. It delivers a mileage of almost 22 kmpl — 23 kmpl which is very good because the ethanol price is just ₹39 – ₹50 only. Almost half of the petrol price.Read More3 1
- Fantastic Sports Bike.I liked this bike, except that it doesn’t deliver good mileage, I have been getting mileage of 35kmpl - 40kmpl. Handling, pick-up, and braking are just perfect and flawless. I am just okay with its design.Read More