TVS Apache RTR 180

Apache RTR 180 majorly shares its design with its younger sibling RTR 160. The manufacturer loaded it with improved headlight and front cowl. At the front, the bike comes with an LED DRLs headlamp with a pilot lamp. The machine sports a sharply crafted fuel tank which have huge tank shrouds, hence give an indispensable riding stance. The bike gets a well-padded split seat that provide an optimum comfort to the rider as well as the pillion. Coming to the rear, the sports commuter bike has also been fitted with an LED tail light. The instrument cluster of the bike has been neatly designed that display the information about digital speedometer, odometer, two trip meters, clock, lap timer and fuel gauge, telltale indicators and an analog tachometer.

Built with Double Cradle SynchroSTIFF frame, the bike has an overall body dimension of 2085 mm in length, 730 mm in width and 1105 mm in height that give it an indispensable road presence A wheelbase of 1300 mm provides a respectable riding posture. Furthermore, it has a minimum ground clearance of 165 mm that ensures a smooth and agile handling around the corners.

Apache RTR 180 is propelled with 177.4cc, 4 Stroke, Single cylinder, a 2-valve engine that comes coupled with a 5-speed gearbox. The powerful mill is capable enough to develop 17.03 bhp of power @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 15.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm. It uses wet multi-plate type clutch assembly to transmits the power to the rear wheel and uninterrupted power delivery. Furthermore, it has also been provided with IDI-Dual mode digital ignition system and UCAL BS-29 as its fuel system. The machine has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and a power oriented bore x stroke ratio of 62.5mm x 57.8 mm. With this setup, it can hit a top speed of 124 kmph.

RTR 180 has been fitted with 90/90 x 17" as its front and 110/80 x 17" as its rear tyres. Both are tubeless and have a good adhesion on the road. The bike comes to a standstill with the help of 270 mm petal disc brake at the front and 200 mm petal disc brake at the rear. It is equipped with front telescopic forks of 105mm stroke and  spring aided monotube gas-filled shock absorbers at the rear, hence provide a smooth and comfortable ride.

RTR 180 comes with a 12V 35/35W Halogen HS1 headlight that illuminates the road pretty well at the nights even in dark areas. The bike has also been fitted with the rear saree guard and front leg guard for the safety purpose.