TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is one of its kind machines in the RTR series and inspired from Draken X-21 concept. At the front, the bike features a nicely designed headlamp that includes H4 bulb with LED position lamp. The twin rear view mirror is fitted on the clip-on handlebar and the clear lens turn blinker can be witnessed near the headlamp. It has a fully digital instrument cluster that consists of speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, trip meter, clock. The fuel tank of the bike has a keen and an aerodynamic design and it can hold 12 liters of fuel. The bike has been equipped with a well-padded split step-up seat that offers optimum comfort to the rider as well as pillion.

Built on a Double Cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame, the bike comes with overall dimensions of 1105 mm in height, 2050 mm in length, 790 mm in width along with a wheelbase of 1353 mm. It has a minimum ground clearance of 180 mm and a seat height of 800 mm. Talking about the rear, this bike houses a W-shaped rear grab rail and an LED tail lamp. The clear lens turn indicators are embedded impressively at the fender along with number plate section. Apart from this, it has also been equipped with a two-port exhaust system. The total kerb weight of the bike is 148 Kg.

The carburetted mill develops a maximum power of 20.2PS at 8500 rpm and 18.1 Nm of torque at 7500 rpm. Besides this, the bike is also available in fuel injected engine that generates 20.7PS of power at 8500 rpm but the torque is same as carburetted version. The 5-speed transmission uses a wet multi-plate clutch to transmit power to the rear wheel. It has a compression ratio of 9.7:1 and a power oriented bore to stroke ratio of 66 mm x 57.8 mm. TVS claims, the bike can reach 0-60kmph in just 3.9 seconds and can attain a top speed of 128kmph. It also sports an electric start button for an easy start. The Apache RR200 delivers around 40 to 45kmpl mileage in real world conditions. 

Apache RTR 200 4V has been fitted with tubeless tyres of 90/90-17" at the front and 130/70-17" at the rear that is encircled over stylish alloy wheels. The bike also comes with optional soft compound Pirelli tyres for added performance. Braking is handled by 270 mm and 240 mm petal disc brake at the front and rear, respectively. ABS hasn’t been offered as an optional extra yet though TVS claims that it is developing it. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks up front and mono shock absorber at the rear.