TVS Apache RTR 160

TVS Apache RTR 160 is a motorcycle with a starting price of 1.18 Lakh. It is available in India in 3 variants with high end variant price starting from 1.25 Lakh. Apache RTR 160 is powered by a 159.7 ccbs6 engine which develops a power of 16.04 PS and a torque of 13.85 Nm. It has Disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes. The weight of TVS Apache RTR 160 is 138 kg and comes with a fuel tank capacity of 12 L.

TVS has updated the Apache RTR 160 2V with more power, better tech and tyres. Here’s what’s different between the updated RTR 160 and its predecessor.

TVS Apache RTR 160 Price:

The RTR 160 has been priced at Rs 1,17,790 for the base variant, while the disc brake variant will cost you Rs 1,21,290, which means they see an increase of Rs 4,050 and Rs 4,550 respectively, over its predecessor. The SmartXonnect variant, on the other hand, retails at Rs 1,24,590 (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

TVS Apache RTR 160 Features:

In its latest iteration, the RTR 160 now gets a new fully digital instrument cluster that offers three riding modes: Sport, Urban and Rain. It now gets voice assist too, a first in the segment. The top-of-the-line variant gets Bluetooth, and with TVS’ SmartXonnect, you can connect your smartphone to its console for call and SMS alerts, turn-by-turn navigation and a ton of other data. 

The Apache RTR 160 also gets Glide Through Traffic technology, which is a low-speed assist that ensures the bike crawls with just the clutch modulation and no throttle is needed. This should be very helpful on traffic-ridden roads. In order to keep costs in check, it features single-channel ABS instead of a dual-channel unit. The bike now also gets a new LED headlight and taillight, with a revised headlight cowl.

TVS Apache RTR 160 Engine:

Powering the TVS Apache RTR 160 is a 159.7cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox, and makes 16.04PS at 8750rpm and 13.85Nm at 7000rpm. That means it not only makes 0.51PS more, but also weighs 2kg less than its predecessor. That said, the torque has gone down by 0.05Nm.

TVS Apache RTR 160 Suspension & Brakes:

The Apache RTR 160 2V uses a double cradle Synchrostiff frame sprung by a telescopic front fork and twin 5-step preload-adjustable rear gas-charged shock absorbers. Its braking hardware consists of a 270mm front petal disc mated to a rear 130mm drum or 230mm petal disc. TVS has now equipped the bike with a wider 120-section tyre at the rear, while the front one continues to be a 90-section unit. The bikes are offered with single-channel ABS as standard for all the three variants.

TVS Apache RTR 160 Rivals:

The Apache RTR 160 has the Bajaj Pulsar N160, Pulsar 150, Yamaha FZ V3, and Honda XBlade in its crosshairs. That said, you can also go for the Bajaj Avenger Street 160, Aprilia SR160, or the Bajaj Pulsar P150 in the same price bracket.